Landlords

Showing your premium property for rental In order to maximise the letting potential of your property, think about the quality of presentation. Attention to detail is crucially important. The more attractive and complete the presentation, the easier it becomes to find a high calibre tenant and achieve a good rental return. Key points to consider include:

Decoration, furnishings and carpets

Décor should be fresh with a high standard of finish and good quality fittings throughout. Most tenants’ preference is for plain, neutral colours for decoration and carpets.

Kitchens

Kitchens should be fully fitted with up-to-date appliances including oven, hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer (separate machines are preferable but where space is limited, a combined unit is acceptable), microwave and good capacity refrigerator/freezer.

Bathrooms

Power showers are a pre-requisite, and there is a general preference for white sanitary ware with high quality chrome fittings. In larger properties, an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom is essential.

Television and internet services

Tenants expect to find up-to-date television and DVD home entertainment facilities, including digital satellite or cable services. There should also be broadband internet access wherever local availability allows.

Exterior

To create a good impression, the exterior of the property must be in good, fresh decorative condition. Garages should be cleared ready for use, and gardens presented in attractive seasonal condition.
Checking the property’s equipment and services

Appliances

All appliances and machinery must be in good working order, and serviced as appropriate.

Instruction manuals

Manufacturers’ operating and instruction manuals for all appliances and electrical equipment should be left in the property. It is important that all electrical equipment and the central heating boiler are serviced and in good working order. Details of any maintenance contracts should be supplied, and Prime Properties London representatives informed.

Utilities

Ensure that all available utilities are connected to the property including telephone line, electricity, gas and water. Where provided, check that LPG gas containers and oil tanks are full at the start of the tenancy and that the septic tank is empty.

Keys

A minimum of three complete sets of keys must be provided.