AS WELL as being one of the Cotswold's largest residential lettings and management teams, Moore Allen & Innocent continues to be one of the busiest.

Exceptional applicant demand has meant that the dedicated teams in both Lechlade and Cirencester offices have experienced an excellent summer and early autumn for rentals, with void periods reducing and rent levels also increasing.

Even though the general economy is still facing a difficult time, the demand for rental accommodation is unabated as many people are either unable or refuse to buy and opt for a rental property instead.

Demand for three and four bedroom family homes in particular continues to be very good but we are also recording increased demand for one or two bedroom homes with a real lack of supply increasing the potential monthly rental income for the right properties in the best locations.

Despite the government's seemingly unending campaign against landlords and the private rented sector in general, with new and often ill thought through legislation being introduced on a regular basis, the prospects for the sector are still very good for committed and professional landlords in particular.

As the largest independent local letting agent, Moore Allen & Innocent are best placed to provide objective advice on the whole range of issues surrounding residential lettings, not only the best towns, villages and indeed streets to live or invest in, but also issues such as tenant referencing, deposits, Right to Rent, statutory notices, energy performance, safety regulations to name a few.

An agent such as Moore Allen & Innocent, with a dedicated lettings team, can guide clients to ensure compliance with these sometimes complex issues and remove the hassle of marketing, letting and management very cost effectively.

Together with a second office in Lechlade, Moore Allen & Innocent, Cirencester office is currently responsible for the creation of well over 250 tenancies in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.

To find out how they could assist you to let and successfully manage your investment property call them on 01285 648 118.