Step 2 - Make Sure Your Property is in Good Order

Step 3 - Insurance

• You may want to consider taking out insurance, although by law landlords do not have to, but it maybe advisable. If the property is still under mortgage the lender will usually insist that the building be insured. Every landlords policy should include Property Owners Liability cover and if the property is being let with furniture you may want to have a contents insurance added as well. There are many insurance policies available for landlords and they are competitive with normal household insurance policies, consult a good insurance company.

Step 4 - Setting the Rent and Deciding on a Tenant.

• You will now need to build an overall picture. The type of property and its location will decide on the amount of rent you charge. Examples can be found in local newspapers or letting agents windows. Does the rent include or exclude council tax, water, gas or electric bills? Is the property going to be furnished or unfurnished!



• You may then decide on the type of tenant you require, do you have any restrictions i.e. no DSS, no pets or smokers. What are the local amenities such as schools, shops and bus routes. You should include all this when compiling your advertisement.

Step 5 - Three Stages to Successfully Marketing Your Property Privately.

To successfully market your property privately you will need to complete the following three requirements.

1. A Brief Description - The brief description should be a general overview of your property about three written lines in total.



2. A Detailed Description - This will require you to write a full description of your property. You will need to describe the interior, start on the ground floor and work around the property, include upper levels giving all room dimensions. The rooms may have some special features, such as a fireplace, fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes or a recently fitted bathroom, you may like to add these to enhance your property description. Then continue with the outside, the property may have a garden, you could list any features, such as a greenhouse, shed, patio or a swimming pool. Does the property have a garage or maybe off road parking this could also be included. You can find many examples listed on our tenants pages.



3. Property Photographs - You should then take photographs of your property, showing the property at its best. Choose the rooms you wish to photograph making sure the room is tidy and not cluttered, a bright airy room will look far better. It is most important to include a front view of your property, preferably taken on a nice sunny day. You can select up to 10 photographs. You can include photographs of outside gardens, even sea or country views. Remember to build an overall photographic picture of your property.

Please make sure the information you provide is completely accurate and is not misleading. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the information you submit.