Rental Demand

First time buyers can’t get onto the property ladder

The rental market is expected to grow by 40% by 2012

England is one of the few countries in Europe where people aim to purchase their own home. If you look at countries such as Germany and Italy a greater proportion of the country rent. The demand for rental property in the UK will increase for the following reasons:

• First time buyers are being pushed out of the market due to escalating house prices;
• There is an increase in single parent families and divorcees looking to rent;
• There is an increase in the number of students and single people looking to rent;
• There is an increase in Immigration creating more demand for short term housing;
• Individuals are spending their disposable income as opposed to investing in a home;
• We have a more mobile workforce creating more demand for short term housing.

Taking all these factors in to consideration NOW is an ideal time to invest in the property market.