Why it is so Important to Repaint your Property after a Long-Term Tenancy

Manchester Painters and Decorators

If your tenant has just left your property, there will inevitably be some wear and tear with nothing more noticeable than the paintwork.

It’s the first thing you will notice when you go to see the property after a tenant has left.  If you are a letting agent or the landlord of the property, you will no doubt want to let the property quickly to a really good tenant.

Ask yourself this question though, Do you think repainting your property will attract a good tenant quicker?  The answer is an easy one, Yes of course it will.

The BEST tenants want the best properties because they are clean and tidy and want to live in a nice clean fresh property that they can be proud of.  They don’t want a property that hasn’t been painted for years as they may feel like it has been slightly neglected. A lower-quality tenant may accept the property, but are they going to look after it as well? Everyone is different, but we believe that presenting a property to its highest standard, will decrease void periods and attract good-quality tenants.

We have found that the landlords who leave the decorating works too long tend to have shorter tenancies as well. As a landlord, the loss of rent in the void period plus the letting fee from the agent can end up costing you a lot more than the painting and decorating works would have cost in the first place. Thus, making a new painting job a good investment. 

So what colour should my property be painted?

We would generally suggest neutral colours such as white gloss to woodwork and either white or off-white to walls and ceilings. However, this really depends of the style of the property and the existing decor.

We can offer our advice on the most cost-effective solution to make your property look fresh and ready for a new tenancy.

What we offer;

  • Guidance on paint colours and finishes
  • Advice on specialist finishes and coatings
  • General decorating
  • Wallpaper removal and hanging
  • Repair and re-instating of skirting and architraves if required
  • Maintenance and repainting of exterior renders or wall coverings
  • Repair, painting and maintenance of interior and exterior woodwork
  • Only quality materials used
  • Carpets and furniture and furnishings will be protected
  • FREE no obilagion quotation

We pride ourselves on the quality of workmanship, cleanliness and repeat business.

Why not get in touch now to see how we can help!

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