Barbers Letting Experts add the Finishing Touches!

Richard Heath, Barbers Lettings Manager explains "The key to presenting a property is to make the most of any special features in the same way you would if you were selling it. Decoratively the property should be neutral throughout and make sure your fittings and finish are to a good standard. The secret is to take a step back and look at the property as an investment for the future".

Richard goes on to explain “the better the finish the more attractive the property will be for potential tenants and at the same time encouraging them to keep it at that level. However, the smallest and inexpensive touches can often make a huge difference. A deluxe kitchen will look fantastic but may add no real value, it simply needs to be tidy and functional. There is also nothing worse than a dripping tap or an ill fitting plug. A clean and tidy bathroom suite is essential as nobody wants to use a bath that is encrusted with lime scale. Where possible try ensuring there is a shower in the property. Statistically 50% of tenants prefer showers to baths so try to ensure that both those boxes are ticked!!"

"Likewise window casements and locks need to be in good order for obvious security reasons, boilers, heaters and chimneys need to have been regularly serviced and checked. Gardens should be easy to maintain, well stocked borders may look attractive but are harder to keep on top of. It is also vital that all legislation is complied with when letting out your property, the penalties for failing to deal with such regulations as Gas Safety, energy performance checks and deposit protection are rightly tough."

Barbers offer free advice to anyone who is considering letting their property out. For further details of our service and for information about legislation visit our website at http://www.barbers-online.co.ukor call our main lettings headquarters on 01630 652314.