Furnishing and refurbishing

You’ve done the research, you’ve signed the papers: the property is now yours.

Before you start advertising, though, you’ll need to ensure the place is ready to rent. A dilapidated building with stained walls and dripping taps is unlikely to attract even the least discerning of tenants – and neglecting to check it complies with safety regulations could end up costing you thousands of pounds.

When furnishing your property you need to think both about your target market, and about safety requirements.

When it's time to refurbish properties, a businesslike attitude needs to be at the forefront of the landlord's mind.

Furnishing and refurbishing is an investment in your lettings business, and so it's important to make a property appealing and safe in the most cost-effective way.