Letting out house

ian103

We are in the process of moving into our new house, we intend to let out our current house, we intend to get it redecorated intenally, maybe externally if weather permits and new carpets where the current ones are old. The garden needs tidying, but this may not be practical this year (could this be postponed?)

Also is it normal to leave white goods in place? We have space for a dishwasher / washer / fridge freezer but would like to take these applianaces with us. The cooker can stay as we have sourced a new one for our house.

19lottie82

I think no white goods would put off a LOT of potential tenants. However why not take your existing ones and replace them with free / cheap ones from Gumtree or freecycle?

Also are you clued up on all the legalities of renting out a property?

ian103

Not really, its something we need to look into. I understand we need insurance, boiler servicing (but we do that anyway) no legal requirement for electric testing but we have had it tested recently so ok.

My understanding on white goods is that if they are installed the LL has to maintain them, if not in then its the tenants issue.

19lottie82

The landlord only has to maintain them if stipulated in the tenancy agreement. However a good landlord will maintain / replace as required, but such items are regulary available for free or cheap on Gumtree.

Again I think you will put off a lot of potential tenants if you don't supply white goods.

Have you got permission from your mortgage provider to let the property?

ian103

Mortage provider approval not relevant, but I take your point on the white goods, I'll have a look for some second hand ones/cheap ones. Plus we can see what reaction we get when we say no white goods included adn then amend it if rerquired.

Vectis

Have you spoken to an Agent yet? They would be able to answer your queries. Try looking for one registered with ARLA or similar.

Please don't try and do this alone if you have no experience. Go with an experienced Agent for a while, find out how it all works and then, maybe, do it yourself.

It looks easy but it's very easy to make very costly mistakes.

room512

We've rented a few properties and have always supplied our own white goods. Our current property has an integrated cooker/hob but we have our own fridge/freezer,washing machine, dishwasher, etc.

G_M

Read:

New Landlords (information for new or prospective landlords)

harrys_dad

If you rent out with white goods you are responsible for making sure they are working, repairs, etc etc. Far easier to let unfurnished without them. Alternatively provide them but make sure the tenancy agreement says you are not responsible for their maintenance.

dimbo61

Be careful what you sign if you do use an agent to find you tenants and manage the property for you.

G_M

dimbo61 wrote: »

Be careful what you sign if you do use an agent to find you tenants and manage the property for you.

Letting Agents (Tips for selecting, and tips for sacking them)