With Chiswick being popular with families and young professionals, it’s important to know the best ways to appeal to potential tenants. Here are five top tips for letting a property in Chiswick.

1. Think about the kind of tenant you’d like to attract and dress the property accordingly. First impressions count in a busy market, so make sure your property is clean and clutter free for viewings.

2. Fix it – if you have anything that is cracked, broken or in need of repair, or light bulbs that need replacing, it’s worth getting them sorted before viewings. This will remove any negatives from the minds of potential tenants and allow them to focus more on the positives when viewing the property.

3. Chiswick is a family area. If you have a family house, make it family friendly. Make sure your hallway is as spacious as possible so that prospective tenants can see how easy it is to bring a buggy through the front door. Similarly, storage space is also important. And consider accepting pets – ideally have some grass or artificial turf in the garden.

4. Schools are a major attraction to the area, particularly where foreign tenants are concerned. If you’re in a catchment area for a good school, try leaving out your children’s school bags or have a list of term dates in full view on the fridge. For potential tenants who have pinpointed these schools, it may help to confirm the area and your property's suitability.

5. Communal areas in period conversions can be a real turn-off for viewers. Arrange with other leaseholders to keep these areas tidy and if necessary, refresh with a coat of paint. First impressions count, and while your flat may be lovely, the communal area is what potential tenants see first.

Further information

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

Contact the Savills Chiswick office for more details.