propertytalk Live! - 20 top tips for landlords

propertytalk Live! - 20 top tips for landlords

Here are 20 top tips for being a better landlord, from the experts at Belvoir...
1. Clean sweep
“Before the tenancy starts, a thorough cleaning of the property is essential,” says proprietor of Belvoir Macclesfield Rosemary Millican. “This sets the standard you expect when they leave.”
2. Critical condition
“The better the property looks, the better quality of tenant it will attract,” says proprietor of Belvoir Skipton Peter Johnson. “Good presentation is crucial and lightly dressing a property really helps, for example with curtains, blinds and lightshades.”
Proprietor of Belvoir Luton Adrian Mason agrees. “The best presented properties get the best tenants,” he says. “Ensure you present your property to its full potential – this should help secure a longer tenancy, good tenants and a good price. Your local letting specialist should be able to advise you.”
3. Key communication
“Good communication is key,” says proprietor of Belvoir Birmingham Central Major Mahil. “Regular communication between the landlord or agent and tenant will help any issues that arise during the tenancy to be dealt with proactively.”
4. Essential information
“Ensure your tenant is given all the essential paperwork when they move in,” advises Rosemary Millican, proprietor of Belvoir Macclesfield. “We find that it is helpful to supply the tenant with a ring binder which includes all the necessary paperwork, such as the EPC, Gas safety certificate, tenancy agreement and copies of appliance manuals etc.”
Proprietor of Belvoir Southend-on-Sea Wayne Mearns adds, “A set of guidelines would be useful to a new tenant. For example, where does the rubbish go and what day do the dustbin collections occur?” .... Click above for MORE