When preparing a property for let it is important to take the following into account;

• Decorate in neutral colours - but by all means be a little more adventurous than magnolia.
• Supply curtains and blinds.
• Supply a good range of white goods as this will make the property more attractive to potential tenants
• Have the property professionally cleaned – this will help ensure that the tenants will do the same on leaving.
• Organise the garden so that its easy to manage and supply a good range of tools – alternatively send a gardener in once a month
• If you are furnishing the property, supply good quality, modern items. Don’t be tempted to use old-fashioned pieces.
• Put yourself in the tenant’s shoes – would you walk through the door and want to live in this property – does it have the edge over other properties that the tenant might be viewing?
• Remember, this is a long term investment and you need to maximise the benefits, thereby ensuring the tenant would like to stay as long as possible; new tenants cost money!