How Landlords Can Improve the Look of Their Rental Properties
As a landlord, there’s a range of reasons why you might want to improve the aesthetic appeal of your rental property.
You could wish to target a specific audience or raise your asking price, for example, or perhaps your property simply looks tired after years of use. Whatever the situation, there are many ways to bolster its looks without ripping everything up and starting again.
Private rental prices rose by 2% in January 2022, but you’ll need to ensure any potential hike is justified.
Here are five different areas to consider for worthwhile improvements to your rental property.
Flooring
Flooring is an important choice for a rental property. For example, if you originally opted for light-colored carpets, they’re likely not looking so fresh a few years later.
Dark carpets with decent underlay are a solid, long-lasting choice. But a smart laminate could be your best option for retaining aesthetic appeal as it’s so easy to clean.
Walls
A lick of paint can go a long way. It’s generally best to opt for neutral colors to appeal to the mass market, with light whites, beiges, or greys helping to reflect light and make spaces feel bigger.
Use appropriate paint for different rooms - such as water-resistant paint in the bathroom - to stop them from rapidly deteriorating.
Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of any home. If yours is looking past its best, installing new cupboard doors and counters could be enough to make it good as new.
Or if one particular appliance has become an eyesore, replace it with something sleeker.
But even smaller changes like buying hinges from suppliers like RS and fitting them can make a big difference to the eye.
Bathroom
As mentioned above, a new lick of bathroom paint could be enough to freshen up this functional space. Even a new shower curtain, toilet seat, or mirror can make you feel cleaner.
Ventilation is important, too, as you don’t want the room to get overly saturated or smelly.
Better storage could also come in handy, allowing renters to keep personal items neat and tidy.
Outdoor space
Not all rental properties are lucky enough to have outdoor space. But if yours does, whether it’s a balcony, patio, or garden, improving its appeal is important after the pandemic increased demand for attractive outside areas.
Adding basic, functional furniture will help renters envisage using the space; for example, hard-wearing greenery and outdoor lights can also make your outdoor area a selling point.
Final Thoughts
Could any of these improvements suit your property and renovation preferences?
Let us know your top tips for sprucing up the look of your rental property in the comments below.
