Empty houses serve no one. They don’t shelter those who need a home, and for landlords they don’t bring in any income. A house stagnating on an overgrowing lawn will soon seem like a bad investment. Of course, it isn’t the will of the landlord to have empty properties scattered around the county. Much of the time, it is just that the house isn’t quite fit for purpose.
You can’t just rent out a house. The home needs to adhere to a lot of different codes, and it must be safe to house tenants. The house you have just recouped from previous tenants might not be immediately fit for purpose. So how long do you let it sit there?
Answer, you don’t. You turn that house around immediately
Call in local experts straight away
Acting immediately is important. There might be issues such as damp, or black mould in the property that will only exacerbate over time. If you don’t send in the experts straight away, you could be leaving a problem to fester and percolate which will cost you a lot more money later down the line.
The sooner you call in your local builders, the quicker your house will be ready for the next tenants, and at a fraction of the cost.
Safety first, second, and always
The main reason for investing in void works is to make sure that everyone is safe and protected. The tenants need to know that they aren’t going to have problems with the plumbing or that their electrics will cause a fire hazard in their home. Of course, the safety and protection of your tenants is paramount. But also having potentially hazardous elements of your home audited and repaired protects you.
The last thing you need is the legal ramifications of providing a house to a family that might have been deemed unsafe. Making sure you get the experts in protects everyone.
Of course, a little cosmetic touch up doesn’t hurt either
After the safety considerations are all sorted, touching up a property is always a good idea. No matter how tidy and fastidious your previous tenants, there is always going to be evidence of natural wear and tear. A lick of paint here and there might be all you need.
At the end of the day, you want prospective Tenants to see your home in its most perfect condition. They might be looking at other properties too, and they are going to pay a lot of money to live in your home. Calling in expert builders to help you with a little spruce up will attract tenants easier.
Remember your home is what is outdoors too
Whilst you are mostly concerned with the safety of the electrics, gas, and other elements inside the house, the outside of your property is equally important. If you have a good garden space, then it needs to look freshly mowed without any holes in the fence. And the front of your house needs as much curb appeal that you can give it.
These are the first impressions of the home. Clean fascias and soffits, a freshly painted door, and a well-maintained drive will put any prospective tenants at ease before they have even opened the door. If you aren’t able to do this yourself, getting a building company to help is the best idea.
So, are you ready for new tenants?
Whoever is going to live in your walls, they deserve a great home experience. They might even extend their stay beyond your initial contract, after all nobody likes having to move constantly.
Contact us today if you need your property turned around ready for a new family.
To discuss void works with an expert, call us on 01604 380 930, or email info@srgillbuilders.co.uk with your enquiry.
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