First and foremost it should go without saying that the property should be as attractive as possible. Avoid garish colour schemes as this is likely to scare off potential tenants. The safest option is to keep decoration plain and neutral.

Threadbare or stained carpets, broken appliances and poor levels of cleanliness are all negatives and should be avoided at all costs. Simply having a clean and tidy property with a decent level of decoration should attract tenants and keep your property on par with the competition.

Once your property is in a rentable condition you need to tell the world it is available. There is no point going to the expense and effort of preparing your property and then failing to advertise it well.

The internet tends to be the first port of call for would-be tenants so explore online advertising opportunities. You should be able to find websites dedicated to listing properties to rent in your area and this is one of the best ways to raise your profile. Featuring your property on as many of these websites as possible is a wise step.

As there are currently more rental properties on the market then in recent years you may need to throw in a little extra in order to seal the deal. Paying for the television license, for example, is a lucrative but fairly inexpensive way of offering an extra incentive for potential tenants to choose your property over anyone else's.

To save yourself money in the long term, ensure you have a comprehensive landlord's insurance policy in place. With insurance in place you can make a claim if need be which helps to make sure you are not personally out of pocket.

About The Author:

Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency.
This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency.

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