THE Cirencester and Cotswolds lettings market is experiencing continuing high demand for good-quality rental homes according to Moore Allen & Innocent.

The firm has reported securing tenancies for certain properties within 24 hours of them appearing on the market and regularly receives more than 50 enquiries a week from potential tenants.

Paul Oughton, head of lettings for the firm, said: “The lettings market has continued to be very well supported moving into the summer period and in particular we have noticed a marked increase in demand from tenants looking for family homes, both for the short term whilst between properties but also for longer term lets where families can settle in and become part of a local community.

“Both young professionals and families are seeking village and rural properties to rent, ideally traditional cottages or farmhouses, perhaps with a good-sized sizeable garden or small paddock.

“Generally, once tenants have found the right property, they are extremely quick to act, demonstrating an understanding that competition for good quality lets in the region is extremely high. Landlords who dither are likely to lose out on the best applicants who seek to act quickly to secure a property ahead of the crowd.”

By way of example, a well presented two bedroom country cottage on the private Witcombe Estate near to Birdlip (£895 pcm) was launched a week ago and having received more than a dozen enquiries is already under offer.

Moore Allen & Innocent has continued to increase the number and range of tenancies agreed across its growing portfolio of clients compared to the same period last year.

The lets ranged from one and two bedroom fully furnished cottages, still popular with young professionals and weekenders, to four and five bedroom rural farmhouses suitable for families who want space and a generous garden.

One particular such property that the firm is currently marketing is Whitehall Farmhouse, an impressive and spacious five double bedroom farmhouse in a superb rural setting between Cricklade and Purton.

The property has an abundance of flexible living space and is available immediately on either a short or long term basis at a price of £2,695 per month.

Also currently available to the rental market at £925 per calendar month are a couple of three double bedroom family homes in Oakley Road, within walking distance of the centre of Cirencester and with the added advantage of garden and off road parking.

Moore Allen & Innocent’s rental team is currently offering landlords a free rent appraisal on their property along with a very competitive rental management package tailored explicitly to suit each individual landlord’s needs.

For further information contact call Paul or Elizabeth on 01285 648 118 or email: lettings@mooreallen.co.uk