Empty months cost landlords money. Every week a property sits vacant is a week of mortgage, service charge and bills with no rent coming in. So when a landlord asked us to let their one-bedroom apartment in Grove House, Manchester M16, our goal was simple: get it let quickly, to the right tenant, at the right rent.
Two weeks later, the tenant had moved in.
The property
A newly refurbished, fully furnished one-bedroom apartment on the third floor of Grove House. At 430 sq ft, it comes with communal parking and sits just minutes’ walk from the tram. With an EPC rating of B and Council Tax Band A, it ticked the boxes renters search for.
How we did it
1. An accurate valuation. We priced it at £995 pcm, based on live local demand and recent lets in M16. Price it right on day one and you avoid weeks of reductions.
2. Marketing that works hard from day one. Professional photos, a floorplan and a clear, benefit-led description went live on Rightmove and our own channels. We led with what renters in this area want: parking, transport links and a move-in-ready home.
3. Fast, organised viewings. Our local team responded to enquiries quickly and booked viewings back-to-back so serious applicants saw it early.
4. Thorough referencing, without the wait. We referenced the successful applicant promptly, prepared the tenancy paperwork and handled the deposit registration.
5. A smooth move-in. Inventory, compliance checks and key handover were all organised so the tenant could move in on time.
What landlords can take from this
- Presentation matters. A refurbished, furnished home lets faster.
- Realistic pricing beats a high asking rent that sits on the market.
- Speed of response wins the best tenants before another agent does.
- A local team who know M16 and the wider Manchester market makes the difference.
Thinking of letting your property?
Whether you have one flat or a growing portfolio, Hunters Manchester can value, market and let it with the same pace and care. Book your free, no-obligation rental valuation today: call 0161 524 6328 or visit us at 22 St John Street, Manchester M3 4EB.
