The lettings market is proving to be resistant to the downturn with demand from tenants for quality properties still strong as many prefer to rent in the current market rather than commit to buying. Tenants are becoming more discerning however, demanding more for their money today than in previous years.

‘From a lettings point of view, the increase in demand we are starting to see should bring with it stable rents,’ explains Will Gentle, manager of the lettings department at Burns Lettings, Bournemouth. ‘Although we saw rents fall slightly last year, we’re already seeing prime locations picking up and benefitting from better rents.’

19th Feb 2010