Key facts
- Most rentals
- Let fully furnished
- Essentials
- Air conditioning, washing machine, good beds
- Choose
- Durable, neutral, easy to clean
- Outdoors
- Terrace furniture adds appeal
What tenants expect
- Air conditioning in living areas and bedrooms.
- Good beds and mattresses.
- A fully equipped kitchen — fridge-freezer, oven, hob, microwave, kettle.
- A washing machine, and ideally a dryer or drying space.
- Wi-Fi-ready connection.
- Terrace furniture where there is outdoor space.
Choose for durability
- Neutral colours that photograph well.
- Hard-wearing, washable fabrics and surfaces.
- Plenty of storage.
- Blackout curtains or shutters for summer.
Budget and records
Keep receipts and list everything in the inventory. Furnishing costs are part of your return — see buy-to-let.
