HOW TO FIND A TENANT QUICKLY TO PREVENT A VOID PERIOD
14 January 2020
Advertise online
This is one of the most effective ways to finding a new tenant. Most people looking to let will firstly browse homes in their desired location on their phone or computer. Using Paul Airey is an easy way to get your rental property noticed without having to do all the work yourself.
Social media
Social media has become an increasingly popular platform for those looking for a property to rent. Paul Airey will share the property across their social media channels as a part of our marketing strategy, but it doesn't hurt to also share the property yourself.
Word of mouth
An old-fashioned way to find a suitable tenant, word of mouth can still be surprisingly effective. Talking to people living close to the empty property or your friends could lead to finding someone who might be interested in renting your property. If you live in a city, the chances are a friend or colleague may know someone who is looking to rent.
Setting the right rent
It’s always good to do a little research into competitive rental rates as this is rent price and location are the two biggest factors when searching for a new home. Make sure the property is good value for money and all repairs are up-to-date as potential tenants will always do a thorough search before making their choice. You want to make sure that your property is at the top of their wish list.
Finding the right tenants
Trying to fill the void period may be quite time consuming, but it is worth spending time trying to select tenants that will be delighted to call your property their new home. Make sure you have the correct references and requirements from the new tenant before having them sign the contract to rent your property.