Rental properties have to comply with certain issues that when living in the property yourself are never an issue.

Kitchen:

• In the kitchen there has to be a tiled splash back area to all work surfaces

• There should be no electric sockets over lapping the cooking area

• There should be at least 300 ml of work surface either side of the cooker or hob

• Tenants expect the kitchen to be modern and clean

Bathroom

• Try and supply a shower over the bath either electric or mixer from the taps

• Tenants expect the bathroom suite to be clean and tidy maybe change the toilet seat before viewings start.

• If tiles are dated think about removal and replacement with large tiles to give the room a larger appearance

Redecoration:

• Redecorate throughout in a neutral colour, this will encourage the tenant to keep it tidy through there tenancy

Lighting

• Replace pendant fitting with shades for spotlights, this gives a better illusion of height to a room and avoids dust gathering on the lamp shades

Flooring

• Replace flooring in hallways to either vinyl with a fitted doormat or dark laminate. This has a longer tenancy life than carpet and the tenant will be able to keep it cleaner also

• If the lounge flooring is in need of changing then I would recommend replacing with dark coloured laminate

• Wet areas kitchen and bathroom and w/c make sure the flooring is vinyl. However tidy a tenant is there are always spillages to these areas.

Window dressings

• Even if the window dressings you have are of good quality, if they are coloured or have a personal pattern, which matches your duvet set, this will be off putting to a tenant. Remove and use in your own property if you want, but replace with stainless steel poles and ring top curtains. I suggest these types of curtains because there is no resistance when pulling the curtains too, unlike normal plastic tracks with the drawstring top curtains.

You might be thinking, “I can’t do all that “ well call handyman go were more than happy to help !