From search to settle: how to find the right tenants fast

How to find the right tenants fast

The Renters’ Rights Act ends fixed terms. With rolling contracts ahead, the tenant you choose matters more than ever. Not to mention, empty homes don't pay. Each month without rent affects your returns.

To find the right tenants fast, we break down our top strategies:

Swap standard for standout marketing.

Window displays. Print ads. They still have their place. But to get the edge, think outside the box. Property videos that stop people scrolling. 3D property tours. Targeted social ads.

Don't just sell your place. Find ways to help tenants imagine themselves living there.

Use Data, Not Guesswork.

Overpricing puts tenants off and leads to longer voids. Price too low and you miss out on returns. To get the balance, look at data.

• What are similar properties achieving?
• What's the average rent in the area?
• How many applicants per listing?
• How fast do properties like yours let?

An agent should share this info during a property valuation. Get the price right and tenants won’t just look, they’ll move.

Tap into tenant databases.

Why start from scratch? We don't wait for enquiries or tenants to find us. With 10 networked offices, we have an active database of tenants. This makes it easier to quickly match the right people to your property.

And while we move faster, there's no corner cutting. Tenants are thoroughly checked before their application is processed.

Sell the street, not just the home.

You have a lovely home. But what about the nearby coffee shops for remote workers? Or the parks and schools for families? Where are the best walking spots for weekend explorers?

These small details reveal what it's like to live there. Think about your ideal tenant and what they'll value most. Does your property description share local insight?

Fix fast. Let faster.

The quickest way to find tenants? Keep the good ones you’ve got. Fix issues fast. Stay ahead of compliance. Tenants stick with homes that are safe and cared for.

New to letting? Get your legal checks in place before a tenant moves in. And when they do, make sure they’re walking into a space that feels inviting.

Work with a letting agent.

For true speed, use a letting agent. From advertising to enquiries, viewings to vetting, each step is covered. Our lettings team are ARLA-qualified and backed by years of results. We know how to reach the best tenants. And how to spot the red flags that slow landlords down.

While others wait for leads, we match from our live tenant database and push properties through the right channels from day one. The result? Less time empty, more time earning. With tenants you’ll want to keep.

Find tenants now and book your property valuation. Your local agent will guide you on the next steps.