Investing in your residential rental property is a key part to maintaining a successful investment and improving your returns. Here are our property managers' tips to help you successfully paint your rental property.
Use Simple Colours
Paint using simple neutral colours like cream, beige, grey, and off-white, as these colours don’t out-date and are attractive to most people. Picking paint colours outside the neutral colour scheme that are on sale or that you personally like runs the risk of you painting colours some tenants may dislike, potentially lowering demand towards your property.
Use Light Colours To Open Up The Room
Keep the colours light and neutral to help open up the rooms. The tenant’s furniture also has a better chance of fitting into the property’s colour scheme when neutral, bright colours are used continuously throughout the property, helping make your property more attractive. We see some properties painted white throughout, making them look light and uplifting, and it’s an economical way of redecorating.
Use Good Quality Products
Avoid the temptation of buying cheap paint, because this generally chips easily and won’t last as long as good quality paint. Before long you’ll have to repaint the property, making cheap paint only a short-term solution. Not only that, the appearance will look increasingly poor, which lowers the appeal and rent.
How To Cover Up Imperfections
If the wall surface is imperfect pick a paint with a mid or low sheen, as the finish will help hide this. Paint also offers the opportunity to repair imperfections using spackle, making paint a good choice if your Wellington investment property has damaged walls.
When Not To Paint
To avoid a patchy finish, try not to paint when it’s really hot so the paint doesn’t dry too fast. Also avoid painting when it’s raining, as the paint won’t be able to cure in wet conditions, potentially affecting its longevity.
Careful Masking
Aim for the best quality job. Ensure areas that aren’t being painted are carefully covered with masking tape to avoid the appearance of a cheap job. Light and power switches or their covers should be removed, and carpet and flooring should be carefully covered.
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We take care of investments, offering peace of mind and a personal service to investors and tenants alike. Our solutions are backed by industry-leading technology and proven systems that promote both excellent property care and strong investment returns. Taking on all aspects of the landlord’s role, we guide our clients with professional, tailored advice using our extensive experience and insight in the rental market that can only be built over time.
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