How to keep good tenants!

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30th January 2012

How to keep good tenants!

According to recent research Landlords are expecting tenant demand in the UK to remain high throughout 2012.

And with renting becoming ever more popular, landlords can very much afford to be choosy about who rents their properties.

So here are a few tips on how to keep good tenants in your property:

1 Better properties attract better tenants
It is true better quality properties attract better tenants. The better your property, the more you can be choosy about the quality of your tenants. Some characteristics of high-demand properties that really guarantee a great tenant are properties that are close to transport links and properties that are near hospitals, schools, universities and major office parks which will provide a constant flow of professional tenants. Other characteristics include a clean, tidy property with reasonable fittings and neutral decor combined with great services including Wifi and sky/cable TV."

2 Good presentation
"How you present your property is integral to finding a great tenant. We will take lots of photos and make sure they show the property at it's best - this could be when it's empty or when furnished by a current tenant. If your agent has poor quality or no photos, enquries will be reduced."

3 Lets with pets
"Consider letting to tenants with pets. The Dogs Trust praises the virtues of lets with pets. They claim that not only will permitting pets increase the demand for your property but you'll also attract a better class of tenant. They further suggest that tenants with pets stay longer because they know how difficult it is to find an understanding landlord. A shocking 54% of pet owners have never been able to find a suitable rental property that's pet-friendly. If you are unsure about letting with pets you can always ask for a higher security deposit or pet bond".

How to keep great tenants?
"If you treat your tenants well, they are more likely to respect you, treat the property with care and stick around longer. By treating well I mean taking care of repairs quickly and include fittings and items which make the property desirable to live in. Using an agent to manage your property ensures that there is always someone to answer that call/query from the tenant and respond quickly to maintenance issues on your behalf. Tenants often prefer to rent managed properties as they like dealing with a third party rather than directly with a Landlord. Tenants also like to be left alone - they have the right to quiet enjoyment and don't need Landlords knocking on the door every other week and having an agent can ensure that your property is inspected regularly for peace of mind but without hassling the tenants.*

If you need advice on renting out your property please contact us where we can offer you help and guidance. You may currently manage your own properties and are now thinking of using an agent to manage them for you so call us on 01243 823000 or e-mail bognorregis@martinco.com.