How to find a Great Tenant for your Rental Property

If you are a landlord, then you know how important it is to find a great tenant for your rental property.

Not only do you need someone who will pay rent on time and take care of your property, but you also want someone who will be a responsible neighbour.

There are many things to consider when screening potential tenants, and you want to make sure that you are choosing the best candidate possible.

We will provide tips on how to screen candidates and what to look for in a good tenant! We will cover everything from advertising your property to conducting viewings.

So, whether you are just starting out as a landlord or have been renting properties for years, this guide is for you!

Advertising your property

When it comes to finding a great tenant, the first step is to advertise your property in the right places.

You want to make sure that you are reaching potential tenants who are looking for a place to live in your area.

There are many ways to do this, but one of the most effective is through online listings.

There are many websites and apps that allow you to list your property for free, and this is a great way to reach a large number of potential tenants.

Once you have advertised your property, the next step is to start screening candidates.

Screening the candidates

When screening candidates, there are a few things that you will want to look for. The first is whether or not the candidate has a steady income.

This is important because you want to make sure that they will be able to pay rent on time each month.

You will also want to look for candidates who have a good rental history.

This means that they have never been late on rent and have always taken care of the property they have rented in the past.

Finally, you will want to make sure that the candidate is a good fit for the property itself, and the area.

This means that they will be respectful of their neighbours and follow the rules of the community.

Conducting interviews

Once you have screened candidates, the next step is to conduct in person viewings.

This is where you will get to know the candidates better and see if they would be a good fit for your property.

During the viewing, you will want to ask questions about their rental history, their income, and why they are interested in living in your property.

You should also take this opportunity to get to know the candidates better on a personal level. This will help you to see if they would be a good fit for the area..

Decision time

After you have interviewed the candidates, it is time to make a decision.

You will want to choose the candidate who you think would be the best fit for your property. Once you have chosen a tenant, you will want to do a background check.

This is important to make sure that they are who they say they are and that there is nothing in their past that would make them a potential problem tenant in the future.

Using a Property Management Company

If you are having trouble finding a great tenant for your rental property, then you may want to consider making use of a property management company such as Yates Hellier.

Property management companies can be a great resource for landlords, and they can help you find the perfect tenant for your property.

They will be able to help you through every step of the process – from advertising your property to screening candidates.

They can also conduct viewings and help you to make sure that you are choosing the best possible tenant for your property.

Property management companies can save landlords a lot of time and hassle.

They are experts in the field of finding tenants and can help you to find the perfect tenant for your property.

What’s next?

Now that you know how to find a great tenant for your rental property, put these tips into practice and you will be sure to find the perfect tenant for your next vacancy!

Just remember to screen candidates carefully, conduct interviews, and do a background check before making your final decision – or make use of a professional Property Management company, such as Yates Hellier to do it all for you.

By following these steps, you can be sure that you are choosing the best possible tenant for your property. Good luck!

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Glasgow rental property has proven to be a great investment over the years. However, all investments have risk and not all Glasgow letting agents are equal. My job at Yates Hellier is to ensure that my client’s investments produce consistent results.

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FAQs

How long will it take to find a tenant for my rental property?

From instruction, we can have your property online within a matter of days. Once viewings are booked in, as long as your property is presented well and priced correctly, you should have a great choice of tenants to choose from. We would generally say to allow 3-4 weeks to place a tenant, dependant on if your property requires any compliance works or improvements.

What are the rental market yields in Glasgow?

This is dependent on the purchase price, area, your aversion to risk, and also your future intentions with the property. You could be a professional landlord who is building a large portfolio, and yield is your main driver. You’re retired and intend to downsize your family home in a few years, and buy a high end property in the West End of Glasgow, renting it out in the interim. Generally, rental yields can vary from roughly 5% to 10%, depending on the above. Agents often sell a property based on gross rental yield, but how do you work this out? Monthly rent multiplied by 12 Months (£1500 x 12) = £18,000 Divide Annual Rental income by Purchase Price (£18,000/£300,000) = 6%

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Jane Oleksiw

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I had such an enjoyable experience dealing with Yates Hellier. I am an international student from Canada who recently moved to Glasgow and was able to find accommodation with such ease with the help of everyone at Yates Hellier. A ton of my stress and concern about moving to an entirely new continent was very much so minimized with all of the help and support I received. This letting agency is nothing short of professional, efficient and supportive. I would recommend this agency time and time again!

Nadia Carveth

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I rented a flat under Yates Hellier before Covid. I never had any issues with them and they were always available for assistance :)

Tom P

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I have been a tenant with Yates Hellier for a while now and they have always been friendly and quick to respond to queries regarding maintenance etc — they are also very engaged with looking after their properties and I would use them if I was a landlord due to their professionalism and efficiency.

Louisa “Coco382014” Coco

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Always great service from Yates Hellier. I've been a tenant for 6 years and intend to continue this lengthy tenancy for as long as possible.

Gordon Wheatley

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We bought and sold with Yates Hellier and found them to be extremely professional.What we liked was the regular/daily updates with Ross Yates.Anyone thinking of using Ross Hallier we would strongly recommend that you use Ross to do the viewings.

Harry Gascoigne

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Yates Hellier are a brilliant letting agent, who always went above and beyond to ensure that we felt comfortable and safe in our flat. 10/10 from us! Thank you so much.

Lauren Short

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Yates Hellier provide peace of mind that our property and tenants are well looked after. A very professional and friendly service - would highly recommend to first-time landlords.

Daniel Hoffmann

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Ross was a brilliant agent. He was open and honest and I felt like I could trust him from our first meeting. He was also incredibly accommodating and took all our personal considerations into account. We had been looking for a bigger place for a while and with his backing we decided to put our flat on the market before finding a new place. This was a considerable risk for us due to time pressures in our family situation, however, Ross helped guide us through the selling and buying process. We were very lucky in the sale of our flat and achieved an amazing price which allowed us to offer on a property which would have previously been out of our budget. I say we were lucky but sometimes you make your own luck and in this case I whole heartedly believe that we would not have been as lucky if we didn’t have Ross taking us through both processes. We are incredibly happy with how things have worked out and have Ross to thank, I cannot recommend YatesHellier highly enough, they were brilliant!

Gabriel Motzkin

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I am grateful I found them. We are in Glasgow for part of the year, and they manage our apartment. Yates, Hellier are the best. We couldn't do it without them. We have had other property managers around the world, and there is simply no comparison. Moreover, their prices are reasonable.

scotwheels1

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From initial contact to sale, the team were both friendly and professional. Cant recommend them enough!

Hannah Robinson

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Our experience as tenants with Yates Hellier was very positive and the best we have had from any letting agent. Whenever there were any issues with the flat, it would take them no time at all to get them sorted and they always communicated with us very well.

Derek Walker

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Ross was very professional and showed good negotiation skills with potential buyers as the market was dropping. Yates Hellier as a whole were very good and refreshingly they don't tie you into 6 month contracts like other bigger estate agents. This is invaluable in a falling market as it gives you the option to postpone the sale and not be penalised.

Jenni McKittrick

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I recently sold my house in Burnside with Yates Hellier and could not be more delighted with the service provided. Ross was able to offer expert advice from start to finish, enabling for a smooth transaction. I would highly recommend Yates Hellier to anyone looking for a personal and friendly service when selling or buying. Thanks again.

Joan Capper

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First class professional and personal service

Brian Maybin

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I had a fantastic experience with Yates Hellier. I actually ended up using them by chance but I’m glad I did. I was very impressed by Ross. His knowledge of the market was excellent. He had clear understanding of the processes and great ability to convey to this to me as his client. We were updated throughout. Yates Hellier seemed to have a good vetting process for potentional buyers. If you are looking to achieve the best potentional for your property sale Yates Hellier is an excellent choice.

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Osman Sahin

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Very friendly employees. They answer any questions you've and do their best to solve your issues.

Douglas Wardell-Johnson

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Rented from them, always Professional and fast to respond to requests, with in-house handyman quick to come look at minor issues when asked.

Gwyneth Dunn

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Brilliant service and friendly staff at Yates Hellier

Robbie Laidlaw

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Yates Hellier are a letting agency who are direct and simple to deal with. 95% of the issues we have raised have been dealt with promptly, as they send over a workman to fix the problem.They do regular inspections ensuring the flat is in good condition, but also as an oppurtunity for us to raise issues. occasionaly things we have mentioned in person have fallen through the cracks, but mostly dealt with when reminded in an email.

Hayley Macklin

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Rented a property for 5 years with Yates Hellier. Great communication, nothing was ever a problem if we needed help or repairs. Whole team were polite in any visit they done to the property & never invasive. Great company!

James Matthew

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I had an excellent experience of both the sale and letting of my property with Yates Hellier.I decided to sell the property after the rental. It had been left in immaculate condition. The marketing material, photos and video they produced were incredibly professional so i decided to talk to Yates Hellier about selling my property. I had previously got in the market leader in Glasgow to give me an estimate. I decided to take a chance on Yates Hellier as I liked everything about them- A young vibrant team and image who are friendly and knowledgable. I didn't feel like i was being lied to or forced into anything to get the sale, as i did with the other company.Ross and his team lined up 37 viewings in the very short time it was on the market. He held to his promise that he would get the very best price for my property. The offer way exceeded my expectation. We even decided to go for offer no 2 as the purchaser's were chain free and in a better position than the first offer. This was all driven by recommendation and the diligence relayed around each prospective buyers circumstance was exceptional.Having very successfully got the deal over the line, I half expected something to go wrong prior to the moving stage. Not so. Again Yates Hellier delivered first class agency in facilitating a mutually beneficial moving arrangement to both myself and the buyers.I wouldn't hesitate to use Yates Hellier in the future. If you are looking to sell your property I strongly advise you to call them and at least have them in for a quote. You will be glad you did.A big thank you to the Yates Hellier team for an outstanding result!

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