Monday, 16 August 2010

How to Furnish a Show Home or Rental Property

When setting the stage for any home the most important aspect to remember is always make a great first impression. This becomes of greater importance when you are staging a property for potential buyers or tenants. There is nothing more off putting for potential buyers or tenants than bare walls and empty rooms with no atmosphere or homely feel. It’s really important that your property sends a warm and inviting message to potential renters or buyers and furnishing it shows them how they can use the space and may even improve the rental value of your property.

If your property is full of stylish, modern yet functional furniture, the buyer or tenant can then envision how the living space can be best utilised. They can also begin to imagine where they would put their own belongings in the living space. More often than not, this begins the process of sealing the deal. If the buyer or renter likes what they see when they enter into your property then they are more likely to purchase the property or sign on the dotted line if entering into a rental agreement.

The cost of furnishing a rental or vacant property for sale can put many property owners off.
Developer furniture packs are the perfect solution, offering an affordable way to furnish an entire property. Each furniture pack is offered at unbeatable prices. The savings are substantial compared with the costs of rented furniture, especially if you require staging the property over several months. The end result is well worth the small investment. Well furnished show homes, or rental properties provide buyers or tenants with great ideas on how the space is used. They can also see exactly how furniture works in the living space and the property. Choosing modern and neutral tone furniture for your show property means that it will appeal to everyone who views the property.

The possibility of putting off a potential buyer or tenant is greatly diminished when neutral tones are used. Avoid selecting very bright colours or personalising the show property too much. Keeping the decorum simple, elegant and clean is the best policy when it comes to staging any show property. The sophistication of today's home buyers and renters means that most property developers are aware of the increasing competition in the market. The clientele expect newly constructed developments to offer wonderfully displayed living spaces in their showhomes without exception.

Monday, 9 August 2010

Make Fantastic Savings with Furniture Starter Packs

It was recently reported that the average first-time buyer would need a £37,000 deposit to qualify for a competitive mortgage deal. On top of this there are all the upfront costs like solicitors and surveys fees. This leaves you with very little left in the bank to furnish your new property. Furniture packs are a great solution as they offer fanatastic quality products at great value prices; furthermore Lodge Furniture provides free delivery on all furniture packs giving you even more savings.

The packs come in various styles including classic, contemporary and traditional. Whatever the style of your property or your own personal taste, you’ll find something that suits you and your home. Each pack comes with a dining room, living room and bedroom set, which creates a great ambience and theme throughout your home. As well as looking good, all the furniture is built to be very durable to ensure that it lasts and can move with you as you grow into a larger property.
Furniture packs are also a great option for rental and newly developed properties. If you’re looking to attract new tenants or buyers for your property then furniture packs are a very affordable way of enhancing the attractiveness and rental value of your property. The packs instantly update the look of a property giving it a more bright, airy and contemporary feel; which will be attractive to both potential buyers and tenants.

Here are a few testimonials from some satisfied customers:

‘We are over- joyed with the quality of the furniture and distinct look and feel it gives to our new development. We would recommend your service to any other developer/project management team’
Carl H. – Project Management Warwrickshire

‘Buying a furniture package from lodge saved us time and money and helped us get a tenant into our new property quickly, we are eternally grateful‘
David H. - St Albans

Furniture packs can save you hours of wasted time spent in furniture shops trying to find furniture pieces that go together and that suit the style of your property. If you’re looking to furnish your property on a budget then furniture packs could be the solution to all your problems.