Some houses are easier to rent than others. Many outside factors are often talked about, such as the location, how many services can be found nearby (hospitals, supermarket, post office, etc.), and the availability of public transport. But when it comes to the house itself, what are home renters looking for, these days? Here are a few elements that the next house you buy should have, either when you acquire it, or after renovations.
Lots of Natural Light entering into the House
Houses that look and feel like bunkers don’t attract anyone, anymore. Before, houses were meant to keep our privacy, as if it was a sacred thing. Now, people want their house to be an open window to nature around them. That is why it needs to have as many windows or fully glassed doors, as possible. If it is not the case when you buy it, you can do the work later on, thanks to aluminium window and door systems that you will find at https://aluprof.eu/en. Don’t hesitate to tear down the wall between the house and the backyard and replace it by a system of sliding doors, so that tenants can look into the garden, all year long, which leads us to our next point.
A Large Garden
That is one element you won’t be able to increase, once you have bought the house. Therefore, you need to look for those that already have one, and the larger, the better it is. Many renters have suffered a lot during the lockdowns caused by the pandemic, unable to go outside. That is why they absolutely need a garden, these days. You will be able to ask for a lot more rent money, if you offer a quality garden for them to breathe fresh air, and lay in the sun. Naturally, if there is a pool and other amenities, it will be a dream for some, but it can also be a problem to others with young kids, or those that don’t want to have to take care of anything in the garden, besides cutting the grass.
Two Bathrooms or More
In a house, one bathroom won’t be sufficient. Houses are most often rented by couples and families, and having to share one bathroom in the morning, even for two people, has become an issue. At minimum, you need one full bathroom and one with a cabinet. But two full ones will be a greater incentive. If there is no space to create a second one, then you can try to create a double bathroom (one with two sinks). If you are able to close the cabinet by a door, it would be a good option, as well. The aesthetic of the bathroom is also a key element for renters. This is the one room where they can actually decompress, as they take a shower or a bath. If it looks old and shows traces of dirt accumulations, renters will not be interested in your house. Beauty and cleanliness are two qualities necessary for this room and the rest of the house, as well.
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