Given the number of small details involved in renting a property, the process can be a bit overwhelming. One of the top priorities of your property is to make sure your property is presentable and desirable in the checklist before any property is listed. This makes the property more attractive and guarantees an even more convenient tenancy for potential tenants.
With Mortoo Homes, we’ll help you manage and maintain your property, finding suitable tenants that will respect the space. You can read more about the ways in which we will make your life easier here.
But how are you prepared to rent a house exactly?
Get a Head Start
Landlords should begin preparing their property well before the tenancy begins if they plan to undertake any major projects. Because most prospective tenants will start looking for properties well before moving in, your property should look like a cosy haven rather than a building site.
Late renovations could lead to some embarrassing viewings or put a potential renter off the property. It is a good idea to get your ducks in a row starting around eight weeks before you plan to list the property.
Make Sure All the Repairs Are Done
Ensuring a safe and functional property should be a top priority for every landlord. RIn fact, renovations, and repairs are essentially part of the work when it comes to owning a property and should be conducted promptly and regularly.
When you rent a house, you must free it from risk by doing the necessary repairs. It is your responsibility. Furniture that is broken should be replaced, damaged fittings/fixtures repaired, and the functionality of white goods tested.
Keep It Clean
Nobody would like to move into a property in the bathroom with the black mould, dirty tapestries, and grease all over the kitchen. As a landlord, you are responsible for making sure that your property looks clean, hygienic, and fresh as soon as your tenants see the house and once they have moved in.
There are two cleaning options available to you: pay a professional; service to get their hands dirty, or whack on the marigolds and do it yourself. The latter is certainly cheaper, but for those with less time, it is recommended that you take the first option so that you can stay on top of things.
Makeover Time
When a house gives off the impression that it has been designed and carefully maintained over the years, future tenants are more likely to make an offer (not to mention enjoy their tenancy and stay for longer).
Give the walls a fresh coat of paint, rearrange some furniture, or visit your local homeware store for a few ideas.
Renting out your property doesn’t have to be a stress. With Mortoo Homes, we’ll make sure the right tenant is chosen, all the paperwork is in check, and the property is adequately maintained during their stay.