The Importance of Professional Estate Maintenance, Or Why First Impressions Really Do Matter

We all know that being a landlord is not simply a matter of receiving monthly rental cheques. There is much to consider alongside that. One of the key areas for anyone owning an investment property is maintaining your building or buildings to the highest possible standard.

Why Is Timely, Quality Maintenance Important?

The right quality and frequency of maintenance plays two important roles. Firstly, it will help attract the right kind of people; and that’s simply because aspects like poor decoration, outside and in, is a definite deterrent to good tenants. It can also adversely affect the rent levels you set for your property. No-one wants to pay a premium for what looks like a run-down building, even if it is structurally sound. Secondly, once you have the right occupants, high standards and responsiveness when it comes to fixing faults and problems will help you retain them over the longer term. After all, the bottom line is that any lingering gaps in your occupancy rates will have an adverse effect on your income.

Why Let the Experts Handle Maintenance of Commercial Property and Block Management in Hastings and Beyond?

For best effect, it’s wise to choose professional services to carry out routine estate maintenance. If you have multiple properties in your portfolio, you’re unlikely to have the time or expertise to carry out decoration and maintenance by yourself. You could, of course, request quotes from multiple local firms for redecoration each time a tenant moves out or there’s a plumbing or heating problem to be fixed, but again, this represents a great deal of time and effort on your behalf. Hiring a company that’s experienced in property management administration cuts out much of the legwork.

Firstly, they will have the experience, or the right network of contacts, to carry out the project in hand no matter what it is. That means the work can be done as quickly as possible, without delays in finding the right tradespeople. And that not only keeps existing tenants happy but ensures that prospective ones will see your property in the best possible light if you have a vacancy.

Secondly, you have reassurance that the work will be carried out professionally and to a high standard, first time, every time. Your estate management or their contractors will have all the right equipment and tools to do the job expertly. They’ll also have the skills to carry out the necessary preparation, for instance, when painting and decorating; or landscaping an external area.

In Summary, Call In the Experts

You should never underestimate the impact a well-kept, beautifully maintained property can have on your chances of attracting the best possible tenants. Your pride in your portfolio will rub off on their behaviours too: they’ll be more likely to take good care of their surroundings for the duration of their tenancy. For everything from routine property maintenance to emergency fixes, having a team of professionals to manage your portfolio really can pay dividends.

At FPE Management, we understand that appearances really do matter. Our property maintenance services will keep your portfolio at its best, and earning a competitive place in the rentals market. We also look after many other aspects of estate management, from property surveys to solicitors and sales.