If you’re preparing an older Palm Harbor rental property for new tenants, you may be taking into account courses of action to renovate the home and, promisingly, appeal to a new generation of renters. Even so, before you set off tearing out or painting over things, there are a few number of facets in older homes that you shouldn’t alter at all or remodel. Not only are these facets that lend a home sophistication, beauty, and character but, in fact, trying to change them may end up being much more expensive than it’s worth. Before you alter any unique features of your property, seriously think about the benefits of keeping the features on our list.
Hardwood Floors
You may be wondering only about the long-term maintenance involved. Don’t be extremely fast to remove or cover up hardwood flooring. Both you and your tenants can value the beauty of a hardwood floor, and it may even immensely help boost your property values. Just think of all the carpet cleaning you can certainly avoid after each move-out.
Exposed Beams and Mantels
In this sense, if your property has wooden mantels or exposed ceiling beams, think twice before removing or painting over them. Natural wood features remain very popular with homeowners and renters and add a warm beauty and comfort to any room. Refinish a wooden mantel or leave your rustic wood beams in its present state, lending a charming farmhouse feel that will surely distinguish your rental.
Millwork, Arches, and Pocket Doors
Older homes, chiefly those prepared before the turn of the twentieth century, typically have unique design features by way of example distinctive crown molding, arched doorways, pocket doors, and even medallions and other trim on the ceilings and walls. You may think such aspects may not have a place in modern architecture, think again! Such unique details are trendy and in demand and in demand all over again, which will only considerably add to your rental property’s appeal.
Stained Glass
Another particularly unique feature often found in older homes is stained glass. Stained glass windows have had their peaks and valleys in popularity as time goes by, and while some people may not usually like it, others actually find it charming. But certainly, that doesn’t indicate you should tear it out.
Colored glass panes help positively add light to dark spaces while fostering privacy. On top of that, you can always move the stained glass panes to a less noticeable place in the house, such as a bathroom window. This will immensely help preserve the home’s unique style and history while letting you appeal to a wide range of renters.
Banquettes and Butler Pantries
After several years of homes built without utility rooms and built-in features, desire and demand for these valuable elements have returned stronger than ever. As a result, if your older rental home has a butler pantry (small room next to the kitchen) or banquettes (built-in bench seating), you should reconsider keeping them. Homeowners and renters alike take delight in the utility and convenience of built-ins, while a butler pantry makes a terrific coffee station, work, or storage area.
Planning a rental property renovation is always a clear and complex challenge. But take note, it’s substantial not to turn a blind eye to the appeal of your property’s unique details. Rather than trying to remove them, working with them can do so much in adding character, charm, and value to your property.
Would you like to discover more about creating a rental property that tenants will love? You can rely on the local experts at Real Property Management TradeWinds. Make sure to call us at 727-400-4722 or contact us online.
Originally Published on October 29, 2021
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