Prevention is always best, so here are a few things you can do to keep wear and tear on your property to a minimum:
Keep your tenants happy – happy tenants stay in your property longer and are more likely to look after the place like it’s their own home. Having a lower tenant turnover will mean less cost for you in redecorating/renewing your property.
Look after the property like you live there yourself – Refresh the property from time to time. Every two years or so is a good rule of thumb to update something in the property, whether a fresh coat of paint or replacing a tired carpet. Looking after the property in this way helps keep tenants happy and will help minimise wear and tear and redecoration costs when they move out.
Set your expectations at the start of the tenancy – remind your new occupants that regular cleaning and maintenance will keep the property in good condition and reduce the risk of them experiencing any issues.
Hold regular inspections – visit the property every 3-6 months to check everything is in order and highlight issues sooner rather than later.