Lettings
Usually, the average tenancy in London is around 20 months for long lets and of course less, for short tenancy. So, over the course of years, tenants will come in and out of your letting property. And when they come in, each expects to see a well-maintained and pristine property.
However, over the course of the tenancy, the pristine condition of the property may not be maintained especially when the tenants are not able to maintain the cleanliness of the property.
Who cleans the property?
Tenants are responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the property throughout the duration of their tenancy. Some tenants may lack hygiene and respect for the property while others uphold cleanliness to the property. At the end of tenancy, tenants are responsible for making sure the property is reinstated to its original condition. To do this, it is usually advised that tenants should hire cleaning professionals at the end of a tenancy.
Cleaning Checklist for your letting property
- Doors and handles should be wiped down
- All wooden furniture should be wiped down
- Windows and ledges should be washed
- Drawers and cupboards should be clean inside and outside
- Mirrors and glasses should be clean and polished.
- Areas under furniture and behind should be clean
- The upholstery should be vacuumed.
- Carpet and hard floors should be vacuumed and
- The dampness should be checked.
- If you have a balcony, the furniture in the balcony and the balcony should be cleaned.
- Limescale on the bathroom accessories should be removed.
- The toilet seat and should be clean.
- The taps and sink should be clean.
- The white goods should be clean.
- The cupboards should be empty and wiped down.
How much does the end of tenancy cleaning cost in London?
London Studio Flat: £100 to £140
London One Bedroom Property: £120 to £180
London Two-Bedroom Property: £130 to £240
London Three-Bedroom Property: £170 to £280
London Four-Bedroom Property: £200 to £300
The tenancy agreement allows landlords to deduct the cost of end of tenancy cleaning from the tenant’s deposit.
Why cleaning at the end of a tenancy is important?
When a property was neglected or not maintained properly by the tenants, over time it might cause greater damage to the property. The lack of care for the property will eventually show on the overall condition of the property.
Thus, it is important to have a high standard of cleanliness to make sure that the property is well maintained and of course to keep the marketability of the property.
BLUESTONE PROPERTIES
Bluestone Properties is a letting agency and a property management company in south west London. We have great expertise in showcasing letting properties online and we have the access to the latest marketing tools. If you are a landlord in south London and surrounding areas, contact us on 0208 355 3405 to know more and we’ll help you get the most out of your letting
