In today's property marketplace, landlords have to work hard to make sure their property stands above the rest. homes4u offers our landlords our top 10 tips for landlords on how to make their property more attractive to tenants in a competitive market, maximising their chances of impressing their target tenants whilst ensuring the property also meets practical rental requirements.

Know your local market and keep up to date with the competetion. Before undertaking major improvements ensure you make the right changes which will appeal most to your prospective tenants and help you achieve the best yet realistic rental.

Most standard insurance policies will not protect Let property and therefore Landlords must ensure that they are adequately covered with appropriate insurance policies.

Keep up with legislation, and be aware of the rules and regulations which apply to you and your property

Visit your current tenants, and make them aware that there will be viewings, it may be a nice gesture to take a tin of sweets, whilst you are there you can show them how to use the hoover!!

Make sure you get a deposit and hold it according the current legislation.

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Check you know who your tenants are and screen them for suitablity

Make sure you are using a quality tenancy agreement or we can do that for you

Think of your property as a product and style it for 'sale'

Make sure you are contactable whenever possible whilst you are trying to let your property, and also once your tenants are in.

We have found that a good relationship with Tenants is the key to a smooth-running tenancy. Deal with any challenges, from repairs to rent arrears, as quickly as possible and keep written records.