6 Hamptons International
Presenting the property
First impressions count
• Bathrooms should have high quality fittings
It is a fact of life: properties that look their
and be well lit. Power showers and fully tiled
best let quicker and achieve higher rents, so
floors and walls are preferred by most
it is worth thinking about the kind of tenant
tenants.
you are trying to attract and decorating
• There should be ample wardrobe space in
accordingly. Whether the property you
the bedrooms.
are letting is your own home or a rental
investment, it pays to make sure that the
• Corporate tenants will expect a high
décor is chosen to suit your target market.
standard of finish. Wooden floors, low
voltage lighting and stone work surfaces
Your local Hamptons International Lettings
are all commonplace at the top end of the
department will be only too happy to provide
market.
further guidance and advice if required, • Tenants may be looking for the property to
and can also put you in touch with specialist support the latest technological capabilities.
furnishing and interior design service This should ideally be considered at the time
providers if necessary. of refurbishment so that wires can be in-built.
• Communal area and /or entrance hallways
When decorating an investment property the
should be well-presented in order to create
following guidelines should be followed:
a good first impression. Also bear in mind
• Keep carpets and walls neutral – whites and the exterior of the property – does it have
creams make a cleaner, fresher impression. “curb appeal?”
Wooden floors are also very popular.
• Paint finishes are easiest to maintain.
Hamptons International Interior Solutions are
However, wallpaper may be expected in
able to offer clients a bespoke service aimed
higher value properties.
at those wishing to bring their properties to
either the lettings or the sales market. With
• Good quality flooring and window
our expertise and the resources available to us,
dressings, particularly in unfurnished
we are able to ensure your property achieves
properties where they are more visible.
maximum appeal with optimum return.
• Stick to simple, good quality fixtures and
Our service ranges from complete internal
fittings throughout – nothing that will date
and external refurbishments to package and
too quickly.
bespoke furniture arrangements. We can also
• Kitchens should be well equipped, ideally help with packages to dress the property while
with a dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, it is on the lettings or sales market.
washing machine, tumble dryer and
microwave. Recycling facilities are Please call +44 (0)20 7220 0099 or email
becoming more popular as tenants are interiorsolutions@hamptons-int.com for
becoming more concerned with ecological more details.
issues.
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