Tips for presenting a property to let

Posted under Advice by Jermaine

Property letting is one of the most opted for alternatives by property owners in the UK. Having finalised the rental price for your property to let, the next important step in letting is the presentation of property to the potential tenant. Offering the property in good order is as vital as pitching the right price. A good presentation of the property generates initial interest in the tenant.

You should describe your property in brief, covering information about its internal and external order and the facilities available locally. The first thing to attract potential tenants would obviously be the price and secondly the images of property which may be presented through photographs. The tenant should be shown internal shots of the property first before showing exterior.

While taking photographs for property to let advertisement, tide up areas like kitchen and lounge nicely. Remove all the clutter and mess from the place. Offer vision of a nice place to live in to the potential tenant. A clean and tidy lounge or kitchen photograph in the ad would generate more enquiries than poorly presented interiors. It’s also worthwhile having your property professionally cleaned to make it more presentable, and if you’re based in the capital, using professional home cleaners in London is a good idea.

Apart from presenting photographs, potential tenants should also be furnished some more details which may include:

• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• Facilities in kitchen
• List of devices such as fridge, washing machine etc.
• Furnishing, décor style and quality
• Flooring
• External features – garden, vehicle parking area
• Utility bills and council tax details

A good property description would help you in gaining more interest in your property and getting a good tenant for letting.