Research conducted by Winkworth, the leading franchisor of real estate agencies, shows that a surge in demand for rental accommodation over the summer has outstripped rental supply. Winkworth’s latest quarterly review analysing trends and the outlook for the UK residential property sales and lettings markets, shows that tenant registrations soared over July and August, finishing 47% up on May, and the number of potential renters in August was up 14% on last year. In contrast, the number of rental properties on the market in August was over 50% lower than a year ago.

On the market through Winkworth Bath is Beckington Mill, an enchanting five bedroom stone built mill house in an idyllic enviable waterside setting on the edge of a popular Somerset village. For further information on this property contact Winkworth Bath Sales office on 01225 829 000 or Winkworth Country House Department on 020 7871 0589.

Winkworth, leading franchisor of residential estate agents, has opened its 88th office, in Lewes. This is the sixth new office in the UK this year, following earlier openings in Romsey, Bath and Northampton.