Landlord Top Tips

Tailormade Moves/27th April 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the landlord game, or thinking of letting your property out for the first time, we’ve pulled together a quick and easy guide for you to make your property as appealing as it can be to tenants. Take a look!

Pet Friendly

These days most of us have a cuddly companion waiting for us when we get home and this has been reflected in the statistics over the past few years. Between 2012 to 2018, roughly 45% of the UK households owned a pet; this rapidly increased in 2021/2022 to 62%. With the Coronavirus pandemic forcing us into lockdown(s), we were spending more time at home, therefore allowing us to dedicate more time and affection to our furry friends. Going pet friendly in your property means a far wider scope of potential tenants to be interested. Here at Tailormade Moves, we take a Pet Deposit to ensure any damages are covered. We also ensure carpets are hypo-allergenically cleaned every 6 months if required, as well as when your tenants move out.

Keeping It Fresh

We all like to keep our homes fresh and up-to-date, so it’s important we do the same for our tenants. We recommend for homeowners as well as landlords, that paint is touched up every 5 years or so. With our regular inspections, it’s easy for us to keep an eye on things and get back to you with our thoughts. Whether that be a fresh lick of paint on the walls or a new appliance, if your property is managed by us, we will help keep you right, as well as keeping the tenant happy.

Furniture Free

It may sound too good to be true, but believe us when we say they’re far more appealing to those looking! Of course there is still an interest in furnished properties, however we’ve found over the years there are a lot more enquiries for those that allow the tenant to make their own mark on the home. It will feel more like their own place, keeping them happy, meaning a longer tenancy!

Trusty Contractors

Using our reliable and fully qualified contractors is a must when it comes to your rental property. Always make sure you have records and invoices of the work that has been carried out so you can refer back to this if needed. At TMM, we pride ourselves in working with a panel of professional contractors who are trustworthy and give us very competitive rates to pass onto our landlords, without any additional charges from us. We can organise all this for you, again making it all the easier for you to let out your property.

Reliable & Reputable Agency

Using a letting agency is designed to make life as hassle free as possible, so make sure you choose a company that suits your needs. As soon as keys are handed over, you can relax. We have it all in hand and will update you regularly. Let our fantastic team take the stress out of letting your property, so you can take a step back. Come and have a chat with us and see what we can do for you today!