demand for rental properties is at record high

This is leaving those who have no choice but to rent at greater risk of being exploited by ‘novelty’ landlords joining the market and offering high priced, poor quality accommodation.  Nick Carlile, Founding Partner of Platinum Property Partners, comments on the rising demand.

He comments:

"For the many thousands of working professionals looking to rent good quality affordable accommodation there is an alternative to the months of searching, and the offers of grotty property. One option is to look into living in a shared house with other working professionals which can provide an affordable, high quality solution.

"There are literally thousands of shared houses across the UK but not all of them are the same. Many are still very grotty and some are frankly death traps. When looking, my advice is to ensure that you check out the landlord as well as the property and don’t be afraid to speak to other house mates.

"Platinum Property Partners offers such accommodation of the highest quality and has over 80 Franchisees providing this service across the UK.”