Research carried out this week has shown what many tenants have long suspected; rent prices in the UK are now at a record high. The average property in England or Wales now costs around £718 per month. In this tough economic climate, with many forced to rent until they can afford to buy, there are more tenants than ever before, forcing up rental prices. Combined with the agent fees usually charged through high street letting agents, renting can often end up more expensive than paying a mortgage. However, help is at hand for those not yet on the property ladder thanks to revolutionary self service letting agent, I Am The Agent.

Launched earlier this year and already causing a stir with its unique approach to buying, selling and renting, I Am The Agent is an affordable way to find a new rental property. With no agent fee to the tenant charged by I Am The Agent to website users, the service is cost effective for tenants from the word go. I Am The Agent uses a single, low fixed fee pricing structure for the landlord wanting to rent a private property out, helping keep costs low.

When registering to join I Am The Agent (for free), tenants are asked whether they are looking to rent a private property or buy. From here, preferences will be taken regarding the number of bedrooms needed, the price range and the desired location. Then whenever a property matching these specifications is added to I Am The Agent's listings, an email notification is sent out, keeping would-be tenants up to date with available properties matching their criteria.

Viewings can be promptly arranged online. As a tenant, it can be hit and miss whether you get a private landlord who is on top of their paperwork; but I Am The Agent provides all necessary contracts and forms so that everything can be completed promptly before the big move.

Being an online-based company also means that I Am The Agent is a 24-hour operation. Where most high street estate agents close for the weekend, the fixed fee letting agency is available at any time of the day or night.

 All landlords and tenants are referenced, which is perfect for students looking for a short-term lease when both landlord and tenant will want to know that the other party is reliable. The team at I Am The Agent also provide a valuation service for landlords so that, as a tenant, you know that the price being advertised is the right one.

To find out more about I Am The Agent and start searching for a new property to rent anywhere in the UK, visit http://www.iamtheagent.com