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18/10/2008

Most people are really feeling the pinch this year because of the credit crunch. With high house prices and high inflation there seems to be no end to the current negative climate. There are although, a handful of people who always seem to profit from such circumstances. If you take a close look at the home rental market it is booming right now. This is because the banks have made the mortgage process a little more harder for most of us. By doing this they have forced a lot of people into rented properties.

Now is not a good time to shell out a huge deposit on a home and purchase it, the prices seem to be dropping every month. The top estate agents have reported a huge slump in home sales, but at the same time they admit that the rental market is going at full swing. This has happened many times before in the economy and eventually things always become good again, so don't get into a panic. The bigger advertising companies are also reporting a surge in queries for rental accommodation and building and renovation works. Most landlords have also cottoned on to the fact that the more rooms they can offer the more money they stand to make.

Home owners that are willing to rent out their homes are the main people who stand to make a good income right now. Their is a lot of people in the UK who own their own homes and they are the ones that can earn a good profit. many industries including Builders are also experiencing a slight upsurge in enquiries relating to home extensions and loft conversions. There are people out there who are also converting garden buildings ready the for rental market. Although the law surrounding such conversions remains misty. Some councils are OK with people building glorified garden buildings equipped for accommodating people, while others are totally against it. If you are thinking of this type of conversion then it is best that you talk with your local council planning office and discuss the matter in detail. If you are thinking of making some cash out of a crisis then plan your goals carefully.

First see what category you slip into. Are you someone who has many properties to rent out or do you have a couple of spare rentable rooms? Can you afford to invest in a loft conversion or an extension to your home/homes? By investing a little cash into your home you can ask for more rent and get a better return on your investment. Are you familiar with the building and planning process? If not then I recommend that you find a good builder, check www.builders.gb.com for more information. Do you have an idea of what rent you can achieve? What sort of people do you want to rent your home to, families or sharers?

Most advice on renting your home can be sought for free by walking into an estate agent/letting agent and asking all the relevant questions. Remember the country will pull itself out of the current financial situation so try not to let it get you down, be positive.