How to transform a property before renting it out

Advice for decorating your property before renting it out

20 April 2018, 14:51

When planning to rent out a property, the first thing to be done is to improve it with some changes to make it more attractive when put on the market. The more extensive the improvements, the easier it will be to rent at a good price.

According to the experts at Houzz, for a project to work, it is important to first make a list of everything that can and should be changed. Everything must be considered, from what furniture it has to the more permanent installations.

Het belangrijkste element in de woonkamer is de bank

When making changes to the kitchen, you would be advised to invest more in creativity than in expensive materials. Start by evaluating what you already have and how to make the most of it. The tiles, for instance, can be improved with nice decorations and the floor can be polished. It’s also vital that you rationalise the use of the spaces to be both welcoming and functional.

Probeer moderne stoelen rond de eettafel te zetten

Bear in mind, too, that sometimes rental apartments are furnished in a way that the potential tenant doesn’t like and that may influence their decision of whether or not to rent. It is best if you simply choose a few pieces of furniture that are very functional.

Spotlights kunnen de verlichting verbeteren

In a living room, the most important element is the sofa, which provides the added value of also serving as a bed. You can put modern chairs around the dining table and spotlights to enhance the lighting. The bathroom should be adequately equipped: it must be comfortable, functional and have all the necessary equipment.

Kies een muur in de kamer om in een andere kleur te schilderen

It’s also important for the walls to be kept fresh. To do this, you can use one colour for the friezes and another for the walls themselves, or pick one wall in the room which you paint a different colour from the rest.

Gebruik een kleur voor de muren en een andere voor de sierlijst

Loft and attic spaces should be as usable as possible. Terraces and gardens also give added value and therefore need to be cared for as well as possible, perhaps with some pretty plants. If there exists the opportunity to create a terrace, it can be used as a workplace.