Furnished or Unfurnished?
How should landlords present their rental property.
You’re letting your rental property and you’re keen to attract and secure reliable tenants quickly. Whether you’ve already planned to fully furnish or leave it to to prospective tenants, how you present your property to the market will ultimately decide the type of person that will become your future tenant and how long they might rent for.
What type of rental property do you have?
Certain rental properties need to be furnished. For example, if you own a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) it’s best to provide furniture, even if it’s the basics of just a bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers.
Houses are best left unfurnished so that tenants can make the property more homely.
What type of tenant does your property attract?
Furnished properties are very attractive to short- and mid-term renters such as students and working professionals. So if your property is located close to a university or hospital, a furnished property may be a good idea.
An unfurnished property is more suitable for families or tenants who rent for the long term and tend to bring their own furniture with them. As a landlord, you are not responsible for insuring tenants’ furnishings or replacing items if they break down.
So to furnish or not to furnish?
Contact us today and we can advise you on the area your property is in and what prospective tenants you are looking for. You’ll be then in the best position to give future tenants exactly what they want.
