Presenting your property for viewings

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When preparing a rental property for a viewing it will, in some regards, be similar to presenting a property for sale. The property needs to be clean, outstanding repairs should be completed and freshly decorated properties may be more appealing to some tenants.

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The property should meet the needs of the tenant

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How you present the property will depend on the type of tenant you want to attract. Students and graduates may want a furnished property, but are not likely to expect the same quality of furnishings as that expected by young professionals, corporate and family tenants.

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When marketing a property for sale, many homeowners decorate their home in neutral colours so prospective buyers are presented with a blank canvas on which they can make their mark. This may be a suitable approach for rental properties too, and whether or not you permit tenants to decorate elements of the property themselves is a decision that needs careful consideration. If tenants are permitted to decorate, the result might not be to everyone’s taste, so further decorating may be required at the end of the occupancy. If you do agree to your tenants decorating during the tenancy, then terms and conditions should be clearly set out within the terms of the tenancy agreement. On the other hand, a tenant who is permitted to decorate may feel more at home, and inclined to stay longer

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Existing residents

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If you live in the home you intend to let, you should clean the property thoroughly and remove any clutter and personal items such as children’s toys from sight, in preparation for the viewing.

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If you have other tenants still in the property, you may want to consider arranging for a professional cleaner to visit, depending on how the tenants have left it.

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Get in touch with Hills Lettings Management who can help with advice on getting your property on the market.