Buy-to-let mortgages are proving a useful measure not just for the people that possess them, but for the people renting the properties.
Many families are now beginning to find the right place to live with competitive rental agreements as apposed to tying themselves into lengthy mortgages.
One leading analyst in the field commented: "The private rented sector has expanded in response to a growing need for decent, affordable accommodation, especially in response to a dwindling supply of social housing."