When it comes to renting out a house, there are a few things that you need to think about. You want it to instantly appeal to tenants and to have people queuing up to rent your property. You also want to appeal to the right kind of tenant, someone that is going to treat your house like its their own.
Start Early
If you have any work that needs doing to the property, make sure you start well in advance of when you want to start renting out the property. These things always take longer than planned. You want your property to be a nice cosy home for potential tenants to look around.
Give The House A Makeover
For a property to give off an irresistible first impression that quickly has people raring to sign, everything should look desirable. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. Even if that just means giving the walls a fresh lick of paint and adding some accessories. When a house looks like it has been designed and maintained with care over the years, prospective tenants will be more likely to sign on the dotted line.
If your rental comes fully furnished, consider investing in some brand new contemporary furniture that is built to last. And if there is a garden that comes with the property, trim the grass and plant some fresh flowers to give its welcoming feel.
Repairs
Making sure that a property is safe and functional should be a top priority for any landlord. Indeed, renovations and repairs are simply part and parcel of the job, and they should be carried out promptly and regularly. When getting a house ready to rent, it is your responsibility to render it free of risk by carrying out the necessary repairs. Broken furniture should be replaced, damaged fittings/fixtures should be repaired, and white goods should be tested for functionality.
The most important thing is that your property meets all the necessary legal requirements of safety so that its tenants live free of household dangers.
Insurance
It’s important that you have the right landlord insurance. It is your responsibility to have this in place in plenty of time. Landlord insurance is specifically designed for buy to let properties. Along with all the normal household covers, it will also cover you for malicious damage and theft damage by the tenant. It’s a good idea to compare landlord insurance and get the right policy and price.
Keep The House Clean
Nobody wants to move into a property with black mould in the bathroom, dirty carpets in the living room, and grease in the kitchen appliances. It’s your responsibility as a landlord to make sure that your property looks clean, hygienic and fresh by the time your tenants come to view the house.
You have two options when it comes to cleaning a rental property: you can either pay for a professional service to give the property a thorough clean, or put on some rubber gloves and do it yourself!
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