Tenants are being marketed along with properties as investors target Manchester for some of the best rental yields in the country.

The average rental yield in the North West has been 6.6 % in the first quarter of 2012, compared to 5.9 % in central London

Houses or flats that already have sitting tenants are being snapped up with about 40% of investors coming from outside the North West.

It means an instant return on their money for the landlord and allows the tenant to stay put even if ownership changes.

It does make it harder for tenants to keep track of who owns the place where they live though so it’s even more crucial that you deal with a reputable agent, make sure all the paper work is in order and establish a good relationship with them.

Lettings agency Jordan’s has a specific investment property exchange which markets properties with the existing tenants and agreements in place.

Typical of the properties is a two bedroom apartment in Fallowfield on the market at £115,000 with a tenant in place paying £675pcm which is almost a 7% yield - click here.

They have already seen an increase in investment from outside the area and expect the trend to continue with the average rental yield in the North West 6.6 % in the first quarter of 2012, compared to 5.9 % in central London

William Jordan said: “Manchester has always been a popular choice for investors based all over the country but these figures speak for themselves. Investors will have their eyes on the region more than ever.

 “The name of the game for buy-to-let investors is to gain high rental yields with steady or, better still, increasing property prices.

“They tend to invest in one at a time, but make fairly regular purchases, for instance, one every 3 - 6 months for example. 

 “They target fringe areas with good access to the city and access to the countryside, but getting (in the main) more bang for your buck - parking, garden, and local facilities. They’re investing in houses rather than apartments.”

“I speak with landlords from everywhere, every day, and there’s a positive feel about the region’s property market.”