There was a time when August was a Letting Agents quiet month, when Surrey folk popped off on annual holidays and did many things except move. Not this year and so far this year the so-called lettings trends are turned on their heads and the Letting’s market seems to be set on one speed. Steady and Continuous.
I am often asked what lets best. There used to be trends in the area where I could tell you a one bedroom flat in Guildford would let more quickly than a five bedroom house, or a family house in Horsley would let faster than a two bedroom flat in Effingham. Again, reality is making no sense of these trends. 
Everything is in demand. Looking at the applicant register of pre-qualified potential tenants we have:
- Demand for annexes and studio in all areas, particularly if they can include bills – budgets up to £850pcm
- A demand for long term lets ideally 3 years with breaks effective after 2 years especially in family homes that are well presented. Excellent budgets.
- A demand for short term lets of 6 – 12 months where the tenants are doing work to their own property and are looking to escape the dust. Not fussy about the condition and would rather something not quite meeting the decorative grade at a lower price.
- Demand for 1 and 2 bedroom flats in all areas up to £1350pcm – above shops, purpose built flats – all kinds.
- Demand for 3 & 4 bedroom family homes in catchments of feeder schools for the Howard of Effingham – budgets between £1650 to £3200pcm
Such is demand that there is absolutely no question that rentals are rising and that lets on average are getting longer. At SurreyLets our average is 25 months currently.
We pride ourselves on offering our Landlords a personal service that is professional and affordable. By not charging renewal fees, many Landlords feel they really get a good deal because they generally get a longer let through us by telling us of their plans and what they need to get from the Letting. For some Landlords this means a longer let, but for others it may well be a means of filling an empty home they are struggling to sell and need more flexibility. (Some tenants move in for 6 months to escape building work and are happy for the property to remain on the market for sale). In these cases we offer a fixed fee. Whatever your situation we work with you to get you the ideal tenancy and the ideal tenants.
- So if you have a property sitting empty – we can help you earn from it
- If you are considering investing – we can offer free, impartial advice to ensure you are being advised of the returns independently (never accept just the selling agents figures- they have a vested interest in the sale)
- If you already let a property but are not totally happy with your agents from either a fee or service perspective – we would be delighted to show you what we can offer and share our positive client testimonials.
Call me, Sally Asling, at SurreyLets on 01483 282470 for a confidential chat about how I can help you with your letting queries. My advice is free and without obligation. SurreyLets. Personal, Professional, Affordable
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