Many property owners assume that once we enter autumn the rental market starts to slow, however with current house sales at an all time low more and more people are choosing to rent and there are no signs of demand fading. We are registering tenants daily, all wanting to find their perfect property. Here are our top five tips to ensure your property is snapped up...

1) Use an agent who can guarantee your property will be marketed to the widest possible audience, that should include on-line and newspaper advertising.

2) Make sure your property is presented to a high standard. As a minimum the property should be fully cleaned throughout, gardens tidied and any debris or old furniture removed.

3) Ensure you or your agent markets your property at the correct price, although there may be lots of tenants looking for property you still need to be realistic with your asking price.

4) Tenants should be fully reference and credit checked, if you're using an agent make sure you ask what checks will be carried out. This should include, full credit and fraud check, CCJ check, employers reference, previous landlord reference and a bank reference if applicable.

5) Finally flexible viewing times are essential. If you're conducting your own viewings you must be available to carryout viewings at short notice, if a tenant wants to view your property you must not allow them to slip through the net otherwise they will view your competitors property!