Property Presentations Tips

Property Presentation Tips

First impressions are so important when a prospective tenant inspects your property.
There are tenants who want to save money and are happy to live in a property that is not in first class condition.

There are others, such as professional people, who are happy to pay top rent, but expect the property to present at its absolute best.
There is no doubt that well presented properties will achieve top rents and usually attract the best quality tenants. This in turn adds up to a higher investment return, together with fewer and shorter vacancy periods ideal for any landlord.

8 Valuable property presentation tips

1. To ensure that you get people thru the door and not dismissing the property:
Tend the gardens, mow the lawns and clean the windows, paths, gutters and outside paintwork. These are all things seen from the street that can effect a tenants decision to view your property.

2. Repair or replace leaking taps, sticking doors, broken light fittings, loose door handles, leaky gutters and flyscreens.

3. If you are thinking about painting, only paint those areas that really need it unless you plan on doing the entire house or unit. New paint may only make those areas left unpainted look even worse. Use light, neutral colours as strong colours may not be to the tenant’s taste.

4. Open the curtains and blinds to let the sun and the view inside. Nobody likes a dark house, and the view will make the rooms feel more spacious.

5. Have the property clean, tidy and uncluttered at inspection times.

6. If your property has a pool, ensure the pool and the surrounds are sparkling clean. You want the prospective tenants to think it is an asset, not a burden. If the filter or the pool needs professional repairs, it is better to do it now rather than putting it off. The repairs are usually tax deductible.

7. Ensure that all electrical wiring and power points are safe. This includes any electrical appliances to be included with the property.

8. Take out comprehensive insurance cover on the property (including public liability). You don’t want to be sued by a prospective tenant who accidentally injures themselves while inspecting the property.