The list of tenant desires continues to expand. With the rental market becoming increasingly competitive, renters are seeking properties that offer more than just a prime location and cleanliness. At PIIM Property, we have identified five key features that tenants in Durham are looking for in a rental home.
1. Ample storage space
Storage space is one of the most desirable features for any home nowadays and a rental home is no exception. New builds are prioritising storage in their designs as a standard practice. If your rental property is an older building, then it’s likely that built-in storage is in limited supply. To attract tenants in Durham, consider providing them with access to the loft or a garden shed. If this isn’t available, you could supply a small wardrobe or set of drawers, or even invest in a built-in storage cupboard that can be squeezed into a hallway or living room.
2. Home Office space in a rental property
Remote working is soaring in popularity. Naturally, this means that home offices are becoming more and more desirable for renters and buyers. People are even selling their homes to find better remote working spaces! Even if you don’t have a spare room, there are other ways to capitalise on space. Can you squeeze a desk in a living room, hallway or even under the stairs? Measure up and see where a home office can fit in. To make it obvious to tenants that they could work in your property, you could even provide a desk as part of the furnishings.
3. A decent private Landlord
This might go without saying since no one has ever wanted a bad landlord. But with people leaving employers that don’t respect them, this trend could quickly move to private landlords. High-quality tenants might not want to stick around once the initial term is up if you aren’t communicating with them or being reasonable in what you provide to them.
4. Rental property home security
The crime rates in the area surrounding your rental property are completely out of your control. But people do want to feel safe and secure in their Durham home. Regardless of the local crime rates, adding an alarm or another security feature can be highly cost-effective and will increase your chances of attracting great tenants.
5. Pet friendly policies
Remote working is still on the rise. This means that people have more time for pets. Agreeing to pets in your rental property can help you attract good tenants that stick around for longer. Plus, the younger generation isn’t just opting for furry friends. Gen Z will be looking for landlords that let them have their micro tortoises, geckos and snakes stay with them in their rental home. Since they are usually no trouble at all, it’s even more reason to approve of animals!
Attract great tenants with our help
At PIIM Property, we can help you attract and retain excellent tenants. For more advice on how to get the best tenants, get in touch with us today on 01207 772033 or via email at info@piim.co.uk.
