High demand for homes to let within Medway’s Thames Gateway has spurred Greyfox Estate Agents to create a dedicated lettings negotiator at each of its branches.

Steve O’Neill, managing director at Greyfox, said: "There are several factors contributing to the demand we are experiencing at the moment. Regeneration within Thames Gateway continues to attract people to the area.

"Recently, one company called requiring 600 units to accommodate personnel involved with the power station refurbishment on the Isle of Grain.

"The growth of universities and colleges in Medway is also adding to the need for quality lets.

"The specialist lettings negotiators will continue to be supported by our specialist lettings administration team based in the Chatham branch."

This might all sound like good news for the local property market, but Mr O’Neill is concerned there is not enough stock coming on to the market to meet demand.

"Anyone thinking of letting their property should seriously consider going ahead now while interest is high," he said, warning: "Those thinking of letting should make sure the service, management and maintenance of their property is of good quality.

"There have been a number of horror stories in the press about untrustworthy agents and appalling maintenance.

"Only go with an agent you can trust and which has a credible service agreement.

"For example, our lettings are maintained by approved members of the Medway Fair Trader scheme, which is operated by Medway Trading standards."

For more information go to www.greyfox.co.uk or call 01634 865595.