The latest report, September 2011 by Savills, has indicated that 1 in 5 households may be a rental property. Indications on financial markets along with current deposit situations has led to an average age increasing for owner occupier. This has led to the traditional "renter" of student/singleton and the fact that 1st time unassisted buyer is around 37, renting is here to stay.. Demand for rental property is on the increase for these factors and others. Wigan and surrounding areas provide landlords with a great opportunity to purchase decent yielding property. Call us and we can advise what is renting quickly in areas and house types