Stage 1 - The property inspection
The first stage towards putting your property up for let
is to meet with a member of the Winchester Lettings team
at the property for a FREE no obligation valuation appointment.
Stage 2 - The highest possible rent
Properties vary, as do the requirements of each landlord,
so before the valuation appointment we will be doing our
homework, compiling comparable rental details, a market
overview, and current pricing trends for your consideration.
During the valuation meeting you will be advised about any
items or issues that may affect the rental yield you are
likely to achieve. We will also advise you about any action
you can take to maximise the rental and minimise the time
taken to achieve it.
Stage 3 - Proper Presentation
First impressions count! Experience tells us that the presentation
of your property will increase the marketability and the
level of rental income that we achieve on your behalf. It
therefore follows that your property should be presented
to the highest standard possible to secure an early tenancy.
Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective tenant and present
your property as appealing and uncluttered as the home you
would wish for yourself.
Winchester Lettings experienced team can advise you on
all aspects of furnishings, fittings and decorations and
if required recommend contractors to help you should you
need it. We would also suggest that prior to letting you
have the property and carpets professionally cleaned. The
garden should also be made to look well tended.
Letting property is a competitive business, gone are the
days when tenants would accept any property whatever the
standard. Whether you are letting furnished or unfurnished
accommodation the quality of decoration and contents will
have an effect on both the level of rent and the time scales
involved.
Like selling a home first impressions count, and corporate
tenants in particular, often demand top specifications.
Winchester Lettings suggest that you try and avoid allowing
your personal taste to influence the choice of décor.
Most experts recommend that the furnishings and decorations
should not be too homely or too elaborate.
Some Winchester Lettings Presentation
tips
1. Choose neutral colours such as magnolia or cream for
decoration.
2. Carpets, curtains and furnishings should be neutral or
muted colours and be able to stand wear and tear.
3. Kitchens and Bathrooms need to be well equipped and we
will advise you of the necessary appliances.
4. Like your own home, lighting is important and in modern
apartments the latest styles are usually appropriate.
5. Gardens should be neat and well maintained.
6. We recommend a professional clean, including the windows
prior to letting.
Furnished lettings - our recommendations
1. Beds
2. Sofas
3. Wardrobes (if not fitted)
4. Coffee table
5. Dining table & chairs
6. Kitchen equipment (essential items only)
7. Ironing board & iron
8. Garden mower & basic tools
9. TVs & Hi-Fi’s are not normally necessary as
tenants will bring their own.
In a nutshell...the property should be clean, uncluttered
and furnished to appeal to the widest possible audience. |
