{"id":21965,"date":"2020-05-06T10:05:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T10:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=21965"},"modified":"2020-05-06T10:05:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T10:05:40","slug":"easy-spruce-ups-you-can-do-to-your-buy-to-let-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/easy-spruce-ups-you-can-do-to-your-buy-to-let-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy spruce ups you can do to your buy to let property"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a landlord, you know that when a tenant leaves it&#8217;s a good idea to get into the property to give it a spruce up before the next person arrives. It&#8217;s important that your buy to let property is in a good state before they move in and that you take pictures to document how it has been left.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this article, we&#8217;ve been inspired by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sunny.co.uk\/good-vibes\/budget-home-decorating-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this guide on home renovations that can be done on a budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have featured some quick fixes you can carry out once the big clean is complete to give your property a fresh new look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Fix up sealant around the bath, shower and sink\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sealant can get grubby, fast. Take some time to clean this and then if it needs replacing remove and reseal with a waterproof sealant. It&#8217;s a job that takes no time at all but can make a huge difference to how your bathroom looks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Spruce up the grout\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grout between tiles is another common feature that can get dirty and start to look less than appealing over time. A grout pen can quickly enhance your existing tiles, simply go over the grout and brighten it up or have fun with different colours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Re-gloss your woodwork\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, glossed wood can become tired and flaky but this is something that is easy to remedy. Take some time to sand down then re-gloss the skirting boards, doorframes and bannisters in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent\" title=\"rental property\">rental property<\/a> to get them looking fresh. Plus, the smell of gloss paint lingers so the property will smell fresh and new when the new tenant moves in. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IjzycmZwMJI\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video from B&amp;Q<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers some helpful tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Pressure wash patio and decking areas\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A build of dirt and moss can make patio and decking areas unappealing so get the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/house-garden\/powertools\/best-pressure-washers-for-car-decking-block-paving-under-100-deals-patio-a9492816.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pressure washer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out and give these a hose down. It&#8217;s a satisfying job and can make a garden feel newly renovated just with a cleanup.\u00a0 While you&#8217;re there, ensure to remove any weeds or trailing plants that could cause an issue and throw away any rubbish left behind by tenants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Clean door handles, light switches and plug sockets\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take some time to wipe down areas that are touched regularly but easily missed while cleaning. This means giving light switches a thorough wipe over as well as plug sockets and around door handles. You&#8217;ll be amazed at how much dirt you lift off. Use a cleaner such as Elbow Grease that is particularly good at removing stubborn dirt, spray this directly onto the cloth then get to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Have the windows professionally cleaned\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure dirt and grime doesn&#8217;t build up in the mechanisms of your property&#8217;s windows, get them cleaned inside and out by a professional. Look for someone local that comes recommended and ask that they clean not only the glass but the UPVC frames and internal frames too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> Patch up holes in the walls\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, your previous tenant should have done this before vacating the property but if you spot any holes or damage left behind that wasn&#8217;t picked up during inspection be sure to patch these up with poly filler and a scraping knife. Once dry, sand it down to match the wall and go over it with a lick of paint if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>These simple steps can make a huge difference to your rental property once that big clean is done, making it a pleasant environment that a new tenant can move into and enjoy.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a landlord, you know that when a tenant leaves it&#8217;s a good idea to get into the property to give it a spruce up before the next person arrives. 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