Tips for Letting Property - Property Guide

How do I find a good tenant?

Know your market! Find out how your property compares with other properties in Thanet and decorate/ furnish your property for the needs of your potential tenants. When it comes to finding a good tenant, you can either appoint a local letting agent who could find a good tenant for you in return for their fee. Or you can go independently by advertising on websites like Gumtree or advertise in local English and foreign language newspapers where potential tenants may be looking for property. Don’t rule out ‘word of mouth’ recommendation from friends, family and work colleagues either. Using the internet these days is vital and maximizing your property using online as well as local marketing is the surefire way of letting your property to be the best selection of tenants available. If you are using a letting agent, make sure they have a frequently updated website and use the latest tools and trends such as Facebook and Twitter.