Should I rent my property with furnishings?
Whether to rent a property with furnishings or not is a good question and something to think about. Here we look at what you should consider.
Furnished vs Unfurnished Properties in Gravesham 🏠
In Gravesham, there’s generally higher demand for unfurnished properties. This is likely because furniture is affordable and easy to get locally, allowing tenants to personalize their space 🎨.
For larger homes like 3-bedroom houses, families usually bring their own furniture 🛋️.
Smaller places, such as studios or 1-bedroom flats, might attract first-time renters who need furniture 🛏️.
Even in unfurnished rentals, landlords are expected to provide the “three Cs”: carpet, cooker, and curtains 🧹🍳🪟.
What Does Furnished Mean?
There’s no official list of required furnishings, and we don’t recommend buying extra items just to rent out your property. Fire and safety rules might require removing certain items, making the property part-furnished in some cases 🔥⚠️.
Rent levels depend on both the size of the property and the quality and amount of furniture provided. Furnished homes typically include kitchen appliances plus living room and bedroom furniture. All items left behind must be clean, in good condition, and comply with safety standards 🧼✔️.
Important Tips for Furnished Properties
Remove duplicate household items and any delicate or sentimental belongings 🗑️💔.
Upholstered furniture must comply with the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 🔥🛋️.
About the Fire Safety Regulations
Since 1990, all upholstered furniture sold must have a permanent label proving it meets safety standards ✅. It’s illegal to rent out furniture that doesn’t comply, with fines up to £5,000 or imprisonment 🚫💷. Labels cannot be replaced if lost, and receipts won’t prove compliance 🏷️❌.
Other Considerations
Insurance: Renting furnished means you’ll need suitable contents insurance 🛡️.
Inventory: Inventories for furnished properties take longer and cost more to prepare than for unfurnished ones 📋💰.
If you have any questions about this or other property matters, please contact our office 📞✉️.
We are here and ready to help in any way we can. 🧑💼
☎️ Call: 01474 321957
📧 Email: Gemmascott@mandmprop.co.uk