With Barnes being particularly popular with families, it’s important to know how to stand out from the crowd in a competitive lettings market. Here are five top tips for letting a property in Barnes.

1. People tend to put down roots in Barnes with the average rental term being 18 months. So, if you’re letting your property for the first time, discuss your preferred term with your agent to help them find the right tenants for you and your property.

2. The International Swedish School in Barnes attracts a lot of Swedish families to the area. If you’re looking to let a family home think about ways to make your property as open plan as possible; keep colour schemes white or neutral, and accentuate the natural light to reflect the Scandinavian style.

3. With several Ofsted outstanding schools, village feel, river and open green spaces, Barnes is a very appealing location for families, and some have pets. If you’re hoping to attract a tenant quickly, it’s best to keep an open mind when it comes to animals.

4. Most applicants require properties that are unfurnished. However, furnishing a property will help produce better quality photos, so think about renting a furniture package for photographs and viewings. Your agent will be able to help with contacts of local companies that specialise in furnishing empty properties.

5. There’s no shortage of public transport options in Barnes: two Overground stations, a fantastic bus route and easy access to the tube network. Calculate the time it takes to walk to the station and brush up on your knowledge of the bus and train times – prospective tenants will want to know the best routes and their journey time to work.

Further information

For more information on letting your home see Landlords Step-by-Step Guide

Contact the Savills Barnes office for more details