Rental void periods see increase

The latest ARLA research shows that  average void periods on rental properties have increased back up to 3 weeks, the longest period since Q1 2011.

Ian Potter, Operations Manager at ARLA tried to look on the positive side by saying: “These periods without occupancy can also give a landlord a useful window to carry out routine maintenance and any additional work designed to make a property more attractive for incoming tenants.”

Whilst advising with five simple points on how best to reduce rental void periods 

• Set realistic rents
• Foster good tenant-landlord relations
• Make the property desirable
• See a void as an opportunity
• Hire a letting agent

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