There\u2019s a temptation to paint the entire property white to give the illusion of freshness and space. However, white shows up marks and stains far more than a darker shade, meaning that it requires repainting more often.
\nInstead, you can choose a neutral colour such as a light grey or beige which still opens up each room but masks stains more efficiently. You should also choose a paint that is hard-wearing and will stand the test of time for longer. This is particularly key in areas where spillages are likely, such as the kitchen.<\/p>\n
Keep the colour palette consistent<\/strong><\/h4>\nPainting each room a different colour creates a lot of visual interest in your property, but it\u2019s more costly and more difficult to maintain. It can also be off-putting for some tenants, as you might choose colours that aren\u2019t to everyone\u2019s taste.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIt\u2019s a good idea to keep the colour of the walls and trims simple and neutral to appeal to a broader audience, and to use the same colour throughout all of your investment properties. This will keep upkeep costs down and will also make it easier to touch up chips or marks quickly if you need to get a property ready for new tenants.<\/p>\n
Stick with laminate worktops<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe kitchen is an area of the home that\u2019s subjected to a lot of wear and tear, and if you\u2019re not careful with the materials you choose, you could find yourself replacing fixtures regularly as a result.<\/p>\n
Wooden worktops might look great, but they\u2019re not a great investment in a rental property, especially around sinks as tenants might not be vigilant about keeping them dry and well-cared for. Plastic laminates are easier to maintain<\/a><\/u> and are an affordable solution for rental properties. Laminate worktops work best for busy and messy households since they require less maintenance, they\u2019re easy to clean and don\u2019t need additional treatments.<\/p>\nChoose large tiles<\/strong><\/h4>\nDainty details like mosaic tiles might look aesthetically-pleasing in a kitchen or bathroom, but they can be a burden to repair or replace if they become damaged. Larger tiles minimise the amount of grouting required, which can become mouldy if it\u2019s not maintained properly, plus they\u2019re neutral so they\u2019ll withstand passing trends without looking dated.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIf possible, choose a darker grout which will stay looking cleaner for longer, unlike white grout which can look drab fairly quickly.<\/p>\n
Pick plain cupboards<\/strong><\/h4>\nGrooves and details on kitchen cupboards can become a haven for dirt and grime if they\u2019re not cleaned regularly. Plain cupboard doors are a low maintenance alternative that won\u2019t look dated and can be cleaned or re-painted easily if need be. They\u2019re also usually a cheaper option so they\u2019re ideal if you\u2019re looking for a budget-friendly style<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\nSkip the carpets<\/strong><\/h4>\nCarpets are comfortable underfoot but they show stains and dirt quickly, and can be expensive to replace – particularly if you have several investment properties to maintain.<\/p>\n
Similarly, if you\u2019re allowing tenants who own pets in the property, carpets won\u2019t last very long and will need vacuuming often to look clean and tidy, so they\u2019re not a good investment.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIt\u2019s a good idea to keep the colour of the walls and trims simple and neutral to appeal to a broader audience, and to use the same colour throughout all of your investment properties. This will keep upkeep costs down and will also make it easier to touch up chips or marks quickly if you need to get a property ready for new tenants.<\/p>\n
Stick with laminate worktops<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe kitchen is an area of the home that\u2019s subjected to a lot of wear and tear, and if you\u2019re not careful with the materials you choose, you could find yourself replacing fixtures regularly as a result.<\/p>\n
Wooden worktops might look great, but they\u2019re not a great investment in a rental property, especially around sinks as tenants might not be vigilant about keeping them dry and well-cared for. Plastic laminates are easier to maintain<\/a><\/u> and are an affordable solution for rental properties. Laminate worktops work best for busy and messy households since they require less maintenance, they\u2019re easy to clean and don\u2019t need additional treatments.<\/p>\nChoose large tiles<\/strong><\/h4>\nDainty details like mosaic tiles might look aesthetically-pleasing in a kitchen or bathroom, but they can be a burden to repair or replace if they become damaged. Larger tiles minimise the amount of grouting required, which can become mouldy if it\u2019s not maintained properly, plus they\u2019re neutral so they\u2019ll withstand passing trends without looking dated.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIf possible, choose a darker grout which will stay looking cleaner for longer, unlike white grout which can look drab fairly quickly.<\/p>\n
Pick plain cupboards<\/strong><\/h4>\nGrooves and details on kitchen cupboards can become a haven for dirt and grime if they\u2019re not cleaned regularly. Plain cupboard doors are a low maintenance alternative that won\u2019t look dated and can be cleaned or re-painted easily if need be. They\u2019re also usually a cheaper option so they\u2019re ideal if you\u2019re looking for a budget-friendly style<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\nSkip the carpets<\/strong><\/h4>\nCarpets are comfortable underfoot but they show stains and dirt quickly, and can be expensive to replace – particularly if you have several investment properties to maintain.<\/p>\n
Similarly, if you\u2019re allowing tenants who own pets in the property, carpets won\u2019t last very long and will need vacuuming often to look clean and tidy, so they\u2019re not a good investment.<\/p>\n
Choose large tiles<\/strong><\/h4>\nDainty details like mosaic tiles might look aesthetically-pleasing in a kitchen or bathroom, but they can be a burden to repair or replace if they become damaged. Larger tiles minimise the amount of grouting required, which can become mouldy if it\u2019s not maintained properly, plus they\u2019re neutral so they\u2019ll withstand passing trends without looking dated.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIf possible, choose a darker grout which will stay looking cleaner for longer, unlike white grout which can look drab fairly quickly.<\/p>\n
Pick plain cupboards<\/strong><\/h4>\nGrooves and details on kitchen cupboards can become a haven for dirt and grime if they\u2019re not cleaned regularly. Plain cupboard doors are a low maintenance alternative that won\u2019t look dated and can be cleaned or re-painted easily if need be. They\u2019re also usually a cheaper option so they\u2019re ideal if you\u2019re looking for a budget-friendly style<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\nSkip the carpets<\/strong><\/h4>\nCarpets are comfortable underfoot but they show stains and dirt quickly, and can be expensive to replace – particularly if you have several investment properties to maintain.<\/p>\n
Similarly, if you\u2019re allowing tenants who own pets in the property, carpets won\u2019t last very long and will need vacuuming often to look clean and tidy, so they\u2019re not a good investment.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIf possible, choose a darker grout which will stay looking cleaner for longer, unlike white grout which can look drab fairly quickly.<\/p>\n
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