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Up for rent: Four things you need to know before putting that property to rent in Totnes

If you are a new property owner, it is easy to make mistakes when listing those houses to rent in Bovey Tracey or property to rent in Totnes. The best way to become a better property owner and be successful in your property to let in Totnes is to be prepared. Studying the market is one way property owners, who are thinking of putting their houses to rent in Bovey Tracey, can keep from making costly mistakes. Look at what other similar properties are being let for in a specific area. Letting property can be an attractive option because property owners can have someone occupy otherwise vacant property and allow tenants on the property to rent Totnes.

Letting property successfully means proprietors take precautions to keep tenants safe. What do you need to know before you advertise those houses to rent in Bovey Tracey, for example?

Successfully providing property to let in Totnes or houses to rent in Bovey Tracey

Furniture Check - Did you know that furniture made before 1988 may not meet the Furniture and Furnishings Amendment of 1993 and older furniture will need replacing before owners list property to rent in Totnes or houses to rent in Bovey Tracey? Older furniture may not be allowed in property to let Totnes and elsewhere because of its questionable fire safety. However, some pieces of furniture are excluded from legislation and this includes all furniture made before 1950, blankets, pillowcases, duvets, and curtains.

Location Check – Having a prime location can definitely help to let any property or rent any house quickly. Tenants look for property that is in a prime location and may provide them easy access to public transportation and the Tube service. Is the property you plan to rent or let in a prime location? What can you list as incentives for renters to choose your property over your competitors?

Do the Math – How much do you need to get if you list your property to let in Totnes? If you are paying for a mortgage, you may need a higher amount than a property owner without any mortgage costs. Did you figure maintenance costs into the price you will charge tenants for rent? If you pay someone to do the maintenance, you still need to figure that cost in to the price you charge each tenant for rent, based on your rental agreement.

Get a Professional Clean – Before you tell any renter you have houses to rent in Bovey Tracey, hire a professional cleaner to do a professional end of tenancy cleaning. It will leave the property looking its best and be more appealing to renters. It also will save you as a proprietor from having to clean yourself. It may be worth spending the money, if it means a tenant vacancy does not last very long. If you clean yourself, you may save the cleaning costs, but means the property sits empty longer and this costs any property owner money, too. A property for let or house to rent will not remain empty or abandoned for long. You can be successful if you know all the regulations, aim to keep your tenants safe, study the market, and above all, make your property and houses as attractive to renters as possible.

Whether you are a property owner or a prospective tenant, Carrick Johnson Management Services can assist you! We have more than 20 years of experience in lettings and block management. If you need advice on finding a property to let or advice as a property owner, we can help. We also offer also help you manage your real estate property or find a management agent for all the blocks in a local area.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Kerstin Ward .