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Should you furnish your lettings property?
THAT IS THE QUESTION TO FURNISH, OR NOT TO FURNISH;
One of the biggest questions facing landlords, is whether to furnish your property or to let your tenant do it
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When you are looking to rent your property, you have two options; you can provide the furniture and furnish it yourself or you can rent it empty ready for the tenant to furnish, which is known as renting unfurnished. Both options have their benefits and their downfalls.
FURNISHED
Furnished properties are popular with first time renters who haven’t got a house load of furniture already, as it will make things simpler in the short term. Another benefit is that your tenants may give your property more respect if they can see that you have invested in good quality furniture for them.
A furnished property can demand a higher rent; however, it may limit the market with renting to families, especially those with children who may have their own furniture. There is also the potential fear for the parent, that a child may damage the furniture which could affect the deposit in the long run.
Furnished properties are also perfect for professional couples and singles, especially those commuting. These tend to be short-term rentals and
can work well for professionals looking for somewhere convenient and close to work while relocating and looking for somewhere more permanent. However, there is a significant cost involved when it comes to furnishing a property, as your tenants will want a certain quality of furnishings – especially when you consider white goods for the kitchen alongside beds, sofas, tables and chairs. UNFURNISHED Unfurnished properties tend to appeal to longer term tenants, especially families who already have belongings. You will open your property to a larger market if it is unfurnished as people love being able to put their own stamp on a place. them and may encourage them to stay longer than if it was a furnished property. You will also have less stress regarding wear and tear on your furniture as well as your property. There will be no need to replace
furniture and white goods at the end of a tenancy as it will be the responsibility of the tenant. There will also be no expensive bills if any appliances break during a tenancy. In conclusion, the choice to offer your property furnished or unfurnished is yours. However, depending on the type of tenant you are looking for, one may be more beneficial to you than the other. For example, if you have a flat close to a commute it may be a good idea to offer it furnished, whereas if you have a three-bedroom property in a residential area it will be more beneficial to keep it unfurnished. A furnished property can demand a higher rent; however, it may limit the market with renting to families, especially those with children who may have their own furniture
With your tenants able to design their own living spaces, it will make the property feel more like home for
For more advice when it comes to renting your property, please talk to our lettings team today.
Nigel John | Managing Director, MARLA & NAEA
Nigel took ownership of Hern & Crabtree many years ago from Ann Dawe. Nigel re-branded and revitalised this historic estate agency helping it become one of the most recognised and established agents in Cardiff.
Rhodri Humphreys | Area Manager
Rhodri is a knowledgeable and hardworking estate agent who oversees the Hern & Crabtree network. Rhodri has worked in the Cardiff and Vale area for his entire career and also specialises in land and new homes.
Michael Baillie | Director & Branch Manager
Mike is an enthusiastic, positive and experienced Estate Agent that has a real passion for property. Mike’s close focus on customer service has been a key to his and his team’s success over the years.
Denise Dobson | Administrator and Sales Negotiator
Denise is upbeat, and cheery with a wealth of experience behind her, highly organised and keeps her cool even at the busiest of times. Denise is mainly office based and is often the voice at the end of the phone, so much that one of our clients is convinced she never leaves!
Jan Street | Sales Progression Manager
Jan has a sparkling personality, is extremely caring and hardworking. Jan looks after our clients postsale, her wealth of experience combined with her superb communication between all parties ensures a smooth transaction. Jan’s efforts don’t go unnoticed and receives glowing reviews.
Lance Robertson | Lettings Manager
Lance is exceptionally knowledgeable in his field with over 10 years of experience in lettings. He’s friendly, approachable, a pleasure for landlords and tenants alike should they need any help. Whether it be professional advice on letting your property, or legal compliance, Lance is on hand to give clear and concise guidance.
Owen Llewellyn | Senior Sales Negotiator
Owen is an exuberant and attentive estate agent who is a big character at Hern & Crabtree. Owen is an accomplished and highly talented negotiator and valuer with 7 years agency experience.
Jo Shears | Senior Sales Negotiator
Jo is a passionate and caring estate agent and can light up any room with her warmth, humour and positivity. Jo is another big character in the company and a firm favourite with our clients.
Harry Watson-James | Sales Negotiator
Harry is the life and soul of the office in Pontcanna, forever with a grin on his face, you can’t help but be happy when in his company. He’s a motivated and very determined individual who relishes helping others search for their next home.
Anna O’Mahoney | Branch Manager
Anna is a talented and caring Estate Agent who was born to sell property. Anna started her career in estate agency in 2001 as a Saturday worker whilst still in college and has vast experience. She is patient, dedicated and very hard working.
Anthony Poole | Branch Manager
Anthony is a passionate and dedicated Estate Agent who doesn’t know when to go home! He works long hours and his hard work and dedication to his clients is matched with a skill set and approach that gives customers the peace of mind that they are in caring and trusted hands.
Annamarie Winks | Negotiator
Annamarie has over 27 years experience and recently joined the Whitchurch branch. Having worked all over Cardiff, Penarth and the Vale of Glamorgan, she is a familiar face and an expert in property. Annamarie brings passion and dedication and is very kind and hard-working with stacks of humour.
Thomas Lloyd | Senior Negotiator*
Thomas is an incredibly likeable, professional negotiator who is always in high spirits and eager to help. Thomas’ first language is Welsh and is able to provide a Welsh Language Service to our customers. This has proved to be so popular that we are now trialling a Welsh Language Service that is available to our vendors, subject to availability. Thomas is a real asset to Hern & Crabtree and we are very excited to grow our Language Service around him.
*If you are a seller that would prefer to speak in the Welsh language, please request this when booking your free market appraisal.
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Annie Munro | Senior Negotiator
Annie is a genuine and caring estate agents and a favourite with her clients who come back to her time after time. Annie has been an estate agent for over 19 years and is always smiling.
Amy McDonough | Sales Negotiator
Amy has been an Estate Agent for over 17 years and brings a wealth of experience in all property matters. Her enthusiasm and passion for the industry is second to none and she is very popular with both clients and staff alike.
Marc Rees | Senior Property Coordinator
For our tenants in our Managed properties, Marc is the face of Hern & Crabtree. Handling all the maintenance enquiries, Marc is an exceptionally hard working member of the team, who you can trust will get things done for you.
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