OPINION: Best tenants for best properties

As a landlord you’ll want to attract the best tenants to your property, but what is the definition of ‘best tenant’?

While it may vary widely depending on type of home and location, there are certain types of tenant who make letting your property a relatively stress free process.

Lily White, director of Henry Adams in Chichester, said: “Most importantly, you want a tenant who will look after your property as if it were their own.

“That means taking care of the little things and reporting issues promptly to the property manager should they arise.

“We advise our landlords ideally to look for tenants who are able to pass the referencing criteria set out by an independent referencing agency, which increases the chances of a successful tenancy.”

The advice for landlords is to appoint an agent who will act professionally and in accordance with industry regulations.

Using an ARLA registered agent such as Henry Adams is the first step as they will be able to advise clients competently on all aspects of lettings and property management.

Lily said: “We listen to individual requirements that the landlord may have, such as no pets, and select the most appropriate tenants accordingly then subject to them passing the necessary referencing checks.

“Due to various restrictions put in place by landlords it becomes our responsibility to ensure all prospective tenants are qualified thoroughly prior to arranging viewings, thus not wasting anyone’s time. We always aim for the best match between landlord and tenant.”

While it’s unusual for things to go wrong, if they do, landlords who have opted for the full management service can discuss their options with their agent.

Lily said: “We’ll contact the tenant on behalf of our client and try to resolve any issues and guide our clients through the next steps if required.”

For more advice on securing the best tenants for your investment property, contact Henry Adams Lettings in Chichester on 01243 537704, visit henryadams.co.uk or get in touch with Lily and her team at [email protected]