If it’s not a home you’re living in, it can sometimes be difficult to know how to furnish your executive property to not only make it tasteful for everyone, but to keep the furnishing process within budget.
Furnishing your executive property properly is important because it can make your property look so much more attractive to potential tenants. A thoughtfully furnished executive property should not only include the basics, but a selection of additional appliances and décor that you wouldn’t usually see in a rental, so it’s important to keep this in mind when going shopping.
At North South Real Estate, we specialise in leasing East Brisbane executive rental properties; therefore, we’ve written a guide below on how to furnish your executive property to attract your dream tenants.
Pick a Theme and Stick with it
One of the simplest, yet most important tips is to make your furnishing cohesive throughout the entire property. Whether you choose to buy expensive or more affordable furniture, the number one thing that matters is that all the items match in some way. This will make the property feel more polished and put together.
Expanding on this, it’s a good idea to pick neutral coloured, classical furniture that will stand the test of time against trends. This way, you won’t have to replace things as often and no matter what the season, your property will always look stylish.
How Much to Spend
As the owner of an executive property, it can be difficult to know how much money to spend when preparing your home or apartment for tenants. It’s important to remember that if you want your property to be considered executive level, there is a certain standard you need to uphold that goes beyond simply furnishing the place with the most affordable décor you can find.
In saying that, furniture is certainly a depreciating purchase so you should be conservative in your spending and not buy the most expensive furniture you can imagine. Simply focus on quality, timeless pieces that will last for years to come.
What you should Include
Below is a list of items that tenants expect to be included within an executive rental. If you have any questions about these inclusions, don’t hesitate the contact the team at North South Real Estate for clarification.
Couch and/ or Sofa
It goes without saying that every executive rental should provide at least one large seating option suitable for lounging. This can be a couch, loveseat, sofa bed or chaise lounge; however, most executive rentals will usually have both an armchair and a lounge suite. Like we mentioned earlier, the couch you choose should match the rest of the décor and be easy to clean and maintain. Black or beige leather is always a safe, suitable and stylish option.
Mattress and Bed Frame
The bedding in your executive rental, at minimum should include a high-quality bedding set consisting of a bed frame that is cohesive with the style of the apartment, and a comfortable mattress with a medium firmness. Choosing a mattress that is neither too soft or hard means that it will be comfortable for the majority of your tenants. In addition to the mattress and bed frame, you should include basic bedding consisting of a duvet, sheets, pillows and a blanket.
Appliances
While appliances aren’t “furniture” as such, it’s expected that high quality appliances are included within a furnished executive rental. Appliances that should be included are an oven, fridge, microwave, kettle and fridge. In addition to these, it can also be valuable to include a pod coffee machine, a sandwich toaster or a blender. It’s also a really good idea to include cooking utensils so that your tenants can cook their own meals.
Need advice on how to rent your executive property? Get in touch with the team at North South Real Estate today for executive rental property management.
