Can't sell your house but have been on the market for months on end? It has been apparent that the market has been a bit sluggish recently and house sales have fallen. Nevertheless this doesn't help a seller when they need to move and are desparately waiting for that long awaited buyer.

What many sellers fail to realise is that in fact they could be on their way to a new house within a matter of weeks, with the security of a property investment for the next few years. By opting to keep your current property and renting it out, you are putting yourself in the position of a chain free purchase and a long term investment in the bank. Did you know that property has doubled every 10-15 years? So despite the current property market conditions, a shrewd property investor would see that keeping hold of any property long term could only be a good thing for the future. As government statistics continue to highlight the shortage of housing, it is essential that enough properties are made available through the lettings market which is supported by the buy to let investors.

Have you considered keeping the property and renting it out and keeping it as a long term investment? Learn more about buy to let.