The Hidden Costs of a Dirty Handover – Are Landlords Losing Thousands Without Realising? I was reading some recent tenancy case studies, and one thing stood out — properties handed over in less-than-ideal condition often stay empty longer. For example: • A 3-bed HMO in Birmingham sat vacant for 3 extra weeks because of lingering odours and minor dirt (tenants viewing were put off, even though structurally everything was perfect). • Agents say even small details like streaky kitchen cupboards or dusty skirting boards can drop perceived value by 5–10% in tenants’ eyes. It made me wonder: Do landlords and HMO operators underestimate how much “presentation cleaning” impacts rental yield? 👉 What’s your experience? Have you noticed better tenant response after doing a proper deep clean or minor refresh before viewings? Or do you think it’s overrated?

Posted by Hameed at 2025-07-23 07:44:48 UTC