Renting out a property isn’t as easy as most people think. However, if the correct preparation is done, letting a property can bring you many benefits. We’ve come up with 8 simple tips to help you get prepared to let your property – you can thank us later!
As we approach the end of the year and look ahead to a new season in our lives, we start to make resolutions and goals to make the next year our year. High on many people’s lists every year is to find and move into a dream home, and 2022 could be the year you make this a reality…
Finding the right tenant for your property is the fundamental key to any successful let. At Gibson Honey, we believe that it is our diligence and attention to detail when selecting and vetting tenants that sets us apart from other agents and this is why our landlords are able to place their full trust in us.
As a landlord you are under no legal obligation to furnish your property and there is no right or wrong answer as to whether you should leave the walls bare or create a turnkey property (one that is ready for immediate use). However, what you’re willing to offer will have a direct impact on who will be willing to rent your property.
When you are considering venturing into the world of buy-to-let, there are so many important factors to consider. But the number one thing on your mind is likely to be – ‘is this a good investment for me?’ and ‘what will the return be?
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No one likes to get stuck in a situation they do not like and we certainly hate the feeling that something isn’t right with a decision we have made. Sometimes, it is not the fact that they are inefficient, it may be because you would rather use another method of sale.
We often have lofty ideas for our properties when they are up for sale and while this is not such a bad thing, these ideas might not pan out as we planned.
In all honesty, selling a home could in most cases prove to be a daunting task and people sometimes do not get it right at first, they try and then try again. At this stage, you start to prep your home for viewings, putting the work in to make it attractive while getting prepared for the paperwork that is sure to come.
If there isn’t much interest in your rental, what can you do?
Whether you are looking to rent out your perfectly located apartment, letting your own home, or entering the buy-to-let market, you are in for a whirlwind of legal responsibilities.
You may have been marketing your property for longer than you first thought and if you still have not secured the right tenant, maybe it is time to consider changing to Gibson Honey….