Bedroom To Let

Preparing A Spare Bedroom To Let

If you have a house with spare space and could do with a little bit of extra money then a bedroom to let may be an idea to consider especially with the tax system which allows you to have some extra income from letting out rooms in your home up to a particular tax free limit.

There are plenty of students, working people and couples who need a place to stay that is clean, safe and affordable.

If you are letting to people working away from home you will find that this group of potential tenants will only use their room during the working week and return home at the weekend - making them ideal lodgers- they will not disturb your lifestyle or entertaining plans too much.

Students and couples on the other hand will be around during the weekend and may sometimes have visitors who stay late or even decide to stay overnight.

Listing a bedroom to let is easy on an internet site and it may even be free! Some letting sites will have a variety of rental property available and you can choose the category, price range and location you would like to advertise your room.

Often you can include a photograph that will help people decide which properties to view, saving time and wasted journeys for both you and the tenant.

You may also be able to add a video of the property or a floor plan of the home which will definitely help prospective tenants decide if your home is more suitable for them.

Consider whether the bedroom you are letting out has natural light, easy to clean floors or good wardrobe space and make sure that you highlight these factors in your description. People will be looking for somewhere that has the facilities they need at a price they can afford.

Think about the implications of sharing your home and your environment and the associated problems, if you will be sharing the bathroom then it is a good idea to ask what time they go to work and consider implementing a basic rota.

Obviously you need to have some flexibility but it should be easy to agree on morning shower use etc.You will also need to remember that your new lodger will have to use the kitchen - even if it is just to make snacks and drinks. You should provide a cupboard for separate storage and an area in the fridge and/ or freezer for food.

Most people who have shared houses in the past will be comfortable with all these considerations but if it is your first time sharing a living space then be prepared to deal with any problems as they arise rather than allow them to become an 'issue' and make you unhappy.

The Lettings Mall has a easy to use listings page so you can have your bedroom to let on the web in no time at all and begin generating an extra income within a few weeks.

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