How quality interior design can improve your airbnb rental income
Thinking of letting out your property to take advantage of the growing Airbnb management Edinburgh phenomenon? If you are, you may want to think about whether you’re completely ready to do so. There are many things to consider, not least whether or not your interior decor is up to date/standard. We’re not talking about a quick lick of paint and a general tidy up here, we’re thinking more strategically about the longer term investment appeal of your property, so some careful decorative planning is required.
Interior design - we’re not all created equal
Now you may think you can easily do this yourself. And perhaps you can. But do you really have the time to devote to what is most often a full time project? It may not start out like this, of course, but very soon you’ll be juggling far too many balls, and something is bound to suffer. Chances are it’ll be the very thing you least want to. Not only that, but when it comes to decorating your property, you may think you’ve got an eye for matching colours, or that you ‘just know’ where a painting is going to hang when you first see it. And we haven’t even discussed furniture rearranging yet. If you’re planning to become an airbnb host, it’s worth getting professionals to help to bring your property fully to life, and to make it really stand out from the competition. After all, first impressions really do count in this market.
Good interior design works for everyone
Over time, most of us get some sense of what we like and dislike when it comes to interior design. But when it comes to an Airbnb property your own taste isn’t only less important, it might actually prevent you creating an environment in your rental property that guests will ultimately love. Remember, one person’s rose is another’s thorn, and when it comes to getting the very best guest reviews, the most appropriate design is the one that’s liked by all of your guests, regardless of your individual taste.
Save time and money in the long run
Let’s say you need a new sofa for a room in your rental property. Maybe you already have an idea of what kind of sofa you want, but what soft furnishings would complement this? And where do you start and stop? It’s very easy to go overboard when adding small things, when maybe ‘less is in fact more’. This is where a professional interior designer really stands out. You choose the budget you’d like them to work to and they’ll do the rest, right down to implementing individual furnishing recommendations. They’re basically your one-stop-shop for your property makeover – and they’ll want to be left alone to sort it out. So let them.
Interior design is worth the investment
As with any investment, you’ve got to speculate to accumulate. So it’s worth spending a little more money on really great furnishings and design, in order to reap the rewards over the longer term. Also, if you live in your Airbnb property on occasion, then not only will your guests love the makeover, but you’re going to get a load of personal satisfaction from bringing some interior design magic and a stand-out quality to your property. Hopefully this in turn means more bookings, and potentially the chance to increase the nightly rate you can charge in the future.
You’ve done some hard work - let Elite do the rest
If the actual letting of your property sounds like hard work, it doesn’t need to be. The good news is that Elite Property Management can help. Our team of dedicated holiday let management experts can arrange everything for you, reducing both your time commitments and daily stress levels, letting you get on with other things in your busy life. Elite works very closely with you at all stages throughout the letting process. As well as helping you get started as a, airbnb property host, we’ll take all the pressure off you, by carrying out the following services:
automate all of your guest communications and create an inviting welcome pack
clean and maintain your property to a very high standard
help you get five star customer reviews
provide help to avoid time wasters and troublemakers
Elite takes care of all your airbnb property management needs
So, what are you waiting for? If you’ve got the property, we’ve got the Airbnb management expertise to get things off the ground for you, allowing you to fully enjoy the financial benefits. Contact us today to find out more.