Have you ever considered renting furniture? Whether you're a private individual, property management company or landlord, renting furniture could be a great idea to help you lease a flat that's been sitting on the market for some time. But how does furniture rental work, and is it right for you?
The benefits
Renting furniture (using a service such as
Emblem Furniture Hire) enables you to rent almost anything you can think of - sofas, beds, dining and coffee tables and a whole host of other furniture. You can even rent electrical equipment including TVs and DVD players, and if you're a private investor in the buy-to-let market, this can save you a lot of time, money and effort sourcing the best pieces for your home.
If you're a busy professional without much time on your hands, using a furniture hire service allows you to put your trust in them. They will deliver and arrange furniture for you, so all you need to do is focus on finding the right tenants for your property.
Furniture rental is also a great option for property management companies or real estate agents looking to sell or rent a property quickly, whether you choose to hire the furniture on a long term basis or simply as a 'quick fix' to show the property's potential to viewers, it's a great way to inject some personality into any home. After all, nobody enjoys viewing an empty flat and trying to envision where everything would go!
Those extra touches
Did you know that furniture hire companies can often also supply you with other essentials that are useful for anyone working in the property industry? Things like kitchen crockery and cutlery, pans and dishes and bed linen, even bathroom towels are all available to rent, and it costs less than you might think. Not only is this a great option if you've been tasked with furnishing a show home, but it's also available to private individuals too, so if you're staying in short-term or temporary accommodation and want all the comforts of home without having to pay to shift it all when you move out, then furniture rental is your new best friend.
Take good care of your furniture
Of course, as with any service, there are some downsides too. You're entirely responsible for the rental furniture from the minute it arrives with you until it's picked up by the rental company, so if you're looking to rent out a cheap bedsit or student flat to tenants who may be less than careful with your furniture, renting furniture may not be the best option for you.
At the other end of the market, if you're dealing with professional rentals or furnished apartments aimed at business travellers, furniture rental is a great service which can help to keep your costs down and prevent the need to invest in expensive items of furniture up front.
So why not give furniture rental a go this year and enjoy the opportunity to furnish your rented apartment or property the way you have always dreamed, for less! You'll find that renting the latest contemporary furniture is a great way to make more income from private buy-to-let properties, which can be let as fully furnished.