How to prepare an apartment for daily and long-term rental

For many Russians who own real estate, renting out housing serves as an additional source of income with minimal investment of time and effort. But how quickly it will be possible to find employers depends on many factors. Izvestia tells us about the best way to rent an apartment, daily or long-term, how to prepare housing before the arrival of tenants and what nuances to take into account.

Who can rent an apartment in the arena

According to the law, both the owner and his authorized representative can rent an apartment. But if an apartment is owned by several people on the rights of shared ownership, then you can't just rent out your share. You will need to ask permission from other owners of the living space.

If the other owners do not mind, you should take their written consent and notarize it. Only then can you start looking for tenants. When someone refuses to meet you halfway, you will not be able to rent a house legally.

Is it possible to rent mortgage housing

Very often, the opportunity to rent out a mortgage home is considered as an opportunity to repay a housing loan without monthly investments. This option is mainly chosen by citizens who consider buying real estate as a long-term investment.

The law does not provide for a ban on renting a mortgage apartment. However, you will need to obtain the consent of the mortgagee in advance — the bank where the mortgage loan was taken out. As a rule, credit organizations do not prohibit borrowers from renting out a mortgage apartment and promptly resolve such issues.

Long-term or short-term rental: what to choose

From the point of view of price, renting a house for rent is always more profitable than for a long term. On average, short-term rentals bring almost twice as much profit as long-term rentals. In addition, the frequency of payments is also increasing — you can receive money not once, but several times a month. But it also takes much more time to organize it.

A long-term lease most often means a lease for longer than 3-4 months. In most cases, the contract is concluded for 11 months, which eliminates the need to register it with the Federal Register. The advantages of this option are a stable income and no need to look for new tenants every time. In addition, a long-term tenant is usually more careful about the property, as he lives in the apartment on a permanent basis, rather than for several days.

However, in any case, before settling in, the employer should discuss the length of stay, the amount and payment methods, as well as issues such as compensation for damage to property, the presence of animals and bad habits. For long-term rentals, it is worth focusing on the possibility of friends and relatives staying in the apartment for a long time, paying for utilities and the need for temporary registration at the place of residence.

How to prepare an apartment for rent

In order to rent out real estate quickly and profitably, it is important for owners to prepare it carefully. Since the appearance and condition of a rented apartment affects the cost no less than other important parameters — transport accessibility, the surrounding infrastructure and the ecology of the area.

The Yandex Rent service told Izvestia that it is possible to find a tenant for any property, but apartments with any visual and functional nuances are often rented below the market price, and the search for tenants takes longer.

Experts point out that it is not necessary to make major repairs or hire a designer before renting out a home. It is important to make sure that the plumbing and electrics are in good working order, as well as to provide for the necessary furniture, appliances and an Internet connection. If desired, the basic set can be expanded with additional gadgets and decorative elements.

The main stop factor in making a decision for potential tenants is the cluttered appearance of the apartment. Therefore, you should get rid of broken, unused interior items in advance, take out all unnecessary things and put things in order: wash floors, windows, kitchen surfaces, not forgetting plumbing and bathroom.

It is also worth gluing wallpaper or a skirting board, updating curtains so that any external flaws do not force a potential tenant to look for another apartment or bring down the price.

For those who rent an apartment for daily rent, it is important to resolve the issue of washing bed linen and cleaning after visitors in advance. For example, you can leave clean linen sets, additional cutlery, garbage bags and cleaning products in the apartment. All this will make it possible to return the apartment to a presentable appearance in a short time.

Earlier, Izvestia reported that the price of rental housing in Russia increased by 32%.