Preparing your Property to Let

Most landlords want to get the best possible rent in the fastest possible time. The best way to achieve this is to prepare your property for rent as if you were getting it ready to sell. In today’s market tenants have very high expectations and are looking for a high standard of property. 

To make sure yours is the property that tenants are queuing up to rent, here are just a few suggestions: Make sure that the decoration is fresh and preferably neutral in colour. The carpets should be clean and a plain colour rather than patterned. Wooden floors and laminates are always popular due to their durability and ease to clean. 

The kitchen should be well equipped and clean. A good range of appliances is always a benefit, although one should consider it is your duty as a landlord to maintain appliances. Again the bathrooms should be well presented and modern where possible. A low maintained garden is another must. 

My theory has always been good standard of property result in a good standard of tenant, a poor standard of property leads to a poor standard of tenant. It is also important to remember the standard of the property at the start of the tenancy helps to set clear expectations of the maintenance required by the tenant.

For a free rental valuation and market preparation advise, please don’t hesitate to contact me or visit our website; www.cheltonbrown.co.uk. 

Edward Chelton Brown

New Business Manager