FAMILIES looking to rent larger homes are relying on the expertise of Northampton-based letting agent Amber Properties.
The trend for landlords to convert properties with two, three or even more bedrooms into homes of multiple occupancy (HMO) is putting pressure on families who want to find a new home.
The waiting list for this group is growing but Ausra Uzukauskaite owner of Amber Properties, believes the team’s extensive local knowledge can meet the challenge.
The independently-run agency works across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, with people looking to buy, rent or let. This includes landlords with HMO properties who benefit from the increased demand for HMOs thanks to the expansion of the University of Northampton.
Ausra said: “In Northampton in particular, there is real demand for good-quality homes to let which is excellent news for landlords. There is consistent demand from working professionals looking for larger properties that they can share with their friends but some property owners may prefer to take advantage of other people looking for bigger homes.
“While rental income from individual people who find it is too expensive to rent is one way of making the most of a property investment for others they may see the benefits of renting to a family who may have longer term plans.”
Amber Properties is one of the few agencies in the area specialising in HMO management services which makes it in a good position when new requests are made to the team.
The agency offers a wide range of services including the refurbishment of properties ready for rental or sale. Other services include marketing of the property with accompanied viewings and pre-screening of applicants including complete reference checks of prospective tenants and guarantors, if this is required. The package can also include advice on insurance, rent collection, regular property inspections and preparation of a detailed inventory.
Ausra said: “Any property owner who is considering different ways of making the best return on their investment should come to talk to us.”
The agency is based at Regents Pavilion, 4 Summerhouse Road on Northampton’s Moulton Park Industrial Estate.
To contact the company call 01604 644449 or see the website at www.amberproperties.co.uk