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UK Changing Attitude To Renting

Renting is become increasingly popular, according to research by the Association of Residential Letting Agents. 

Renting is becoming increasingly popular, according to research by the Association of Residential Lettings Agents. In ARLA's survey of Q4 2010, 71% of landlords asked said they felt renting was more popular now than a year ago. In Q4 2009, the figure was just 35%

And, when asked about attitudes to renting and whether consumers would rather buy than rent, the majority of respondents (67.2%) felt that people were being forced to rent - a slight drop on the previous quarter (71.6%), but still up on Q4 2009 (54.2%)

Ian Potter, operations manager of ARLA, said: "Our research suggests that, while more and more people seem to be renting post-recession, for many this is through need rather than choice - a trend that will likely continue as long as the demand for homes outstrips supply.

"Further, with the average age to buy a first home now reported to be 35, it's also possible that renting will become the norm for more people than ever before."

"What is important for both 'reluctant tenants' and those who rent by choice, is to conduct thorough research before making a move. While there are many benefits to renting or letting a property, as there is no Government-led regulation, things can and do go wrong."

"If you're letting or renting a property through an agent, check that the agent is a member of an organisation such as ARLA, which ensures landlord and tenant money is protected by a client money protection scheme. ARLA agents are also required to be members of an ombudsman scheme which can offer redress if things do go wrong."

CPS Homes are members of several regulatory bodies, including ARLA for more information on our services please call one of our offices.

Extract taken from www.ARLA.co.uk

21 January 2011

The information contained within this article was correct at the date of publishing and is not guaranteed to remain correct in the present day.

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