Guidance Notes For Landlords

First Impressions Count

If you are a landlord, it is well worth remembering this!

Presenting your property in the right way can make your property stand out from the competition, avoid nasty “void periods” and enable us to let it for the maximum rent.

PRESENTING YOUR PROPERTY WELL IS CRUCIAL TO LETTING!

As a letting agent, there is nothing worse than turning up for a valuation where a landlord has purchased a brand new apartment/house and then dressed it with cheap, inappropriate floor coverings, basic paper lamp shades, second hand white goods and cheap vertical blinds.

Investors, surprisingly, often do this!!! It can have a detrimental effect to not only the letting of the property but also the value of it.

Spending a little more money on flooring, curtains, light fittings, bathroom fittings and supplying good white goods can make all the difference.

As a rule, most unfurnished properties come with carpets, curtains, light fittings, bathroom fittings and white goods in the kitchen. If it is a furnished property, landlords can supply all the larger items of furniture such as beds, settees, wardrobes etc but in some instances it is beneficial to supply soft furnishings including, bedding, crockery and cutlery. We are always happy to give landlords advice on the above in order that they achieve the best possible rentals.

Here are some tips for presenting your property:

• Make sure it is clean and tidy, including windows.
• Décor should be neutral.
• Carpets should be as plain as possible and in a good clean condition.
• Try to keep gardens as low maintenance as possible.
• Keep the property warm and welcoming in winter months and cool and airy in summer months.
• Stay on top of minor maintenance (before, during and after any tenancy) and redecorate where necessary.
• Bathroom and Kitchen floorings should be ceramic tiling, vinyl or laminate NOT carpets.
• Try to provide as much storage as possible. If you own a flat that doesn’t have built in wardrobes, we recommend having some put in.
• Remember! A well presented property will let quickly and achieve the maximum return on your investment.