Understanding What Students Look for in a Rental Property
Convenience is key for students when it comes to their first property. All the amenities in the world won’t make an hour long bus ride to the campus look appealing. A clean, safe and modern accommodation close to the action is one of the key factors to appealing to the right tenants.
Creating a Student-Friendly and Comfortable Living Space
Most students will likely be arriving in their parents or relatives car on day one, so providing basic amenities and furniture is key to giving them a warm welcome and making the moving process simple. Basics like a bed, wardrobes, a desk and chair and curtains are essential as most students won’t be able to move these large items from home, and are unlikely to have the budget to buy them new when they move in.
Highlighting Location and Local Amenities in Your Marketing
Leaning on the benefits of renting your property and the incredible things it can provide will help you get people excited to rent with you. Are you near exciting nightlife, Easy transport links or a popular tourist spot? Make sure it’s part of your marketing to draw people in and make them interested. There’ll be thousands of properties across the city for people to choose from, so be sure yours stands out for all the right reasons.
Offering Flexible Lease Terms to Suit Student Needs
Whilst landlords need security, having tenants that are stuck in an agreement they no longer need or want is unpleasant for everyone involved. Offering flexible agreements makes your properties more attractive to more people, which means you have a better pool of applicants to choose from.
Providing All-Inclusive Rent and Reliable High-Speed Internet
In 2025, high speed internet can be a make-or-break factor for many students. As most teaching and almost all communication will now require internet, it’s a must for many students. All inclusive rent is also important as many people don’t want to be paying different bills on different days and having to remember what’s what. It ensures you get paid on time, the utility companies aren’t chasing anyone and your tenants get peace of mind.
Ensuring Safety, Security, and Legal Compliance
Following the rules and keeping your tenants safe is paramount to being a good landlord, and a good person. Making sure things like appliances have all been tested and are in good working order, entrances and exits all have appropriate lighting and there are no loose floor boards or trip hazards. It’s also important to make sure every room has working smoke alarms and fire doors to keep fire risks at a minimum.
Screening Tenants and Setting Clear Expectations from the Start
Combing through references and past history may seem tedious, but it can help you pick the right people from the problematic. Although students are unlikely to have a long list of rental history or landlord references, you can still speak to parents or employers to get a sense of who your tenant is.
It’s also important to lay out the rules crystal clear from day one so there’s no confusion or problems later down the line. This ensures that everyone on both sides understands the rules and knows what is expected of them, regardless of if it’s their first time renting.
Building a Sense of Community and Supporting Student Wellbeing
Putting your tenants first is a great way to build a positive atmosphere and a good working relationship early on. An easy way to contact you without hurdles when something is wrong, polite and clear communication and understanding their stresses and worries as students can make your tenants feel like you genuinely care, and want them to succeed rather than just pay the rent.
Communicating Effectively and Being Responsive as a Landlord
No-one wants to have an unpleasant relationship with their landlord, so it’s key to be warm, kind and professional at all times. Make sure all the rules are clear and easy to understand, any important dates or visits are given ahead of time and all communication is done properly. This makes life better for both parties and ensures a professional working relationship.
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