A Landlord's Guide to Between Tenant Refreshes in Kent
Void periods are expensive. Every week your property sits empty is rent you'll never recover, which is why Kent landlords and managing agents come to us for quick, reliable between tenant refreshes. A smart, freshly painted property photographs better, attracts better enquiries and lets more quickly – but it has to be done properly and on time.
Why decorating between tenants matters
Over time, even well looked after rentals pick up scuffs, tired paint and the odd DIY repair. Left alone, that makes listings look flat and dated. A light but thorough repaint:
- Brightens rooms and makes spaces feel larger
- Helps neutralise cooking and smoking odours
- Covers over picture hook marks and minor repairs
- Shows prospective tenants that the property is cared for
In competitive areas of Kent, this can be the difference between multiple applications and a listing that sticks.
Typical between tenant decorating scope
Most of the between tenant work we do for landlords in Kent includes:
- Walls and ceilings in main living areas and bedrooms
- Touching up or fully repainting woodwork and radiators
- Freshening up hall, stairs and landings – a key first impression
- Sorting out any small patches of damp, staining or hairline cracks before painting
For blocks of flats and HMOs, we're also often asked to repaint communal stairwells, corridors and entrance areas.
Working to tight move out and move in dates
Landlords and agents usually only have a small window between tenants. We plan the work carefully around check out, cleaning and inventory so decorating doesn't cause delays.
Because we focus on one job at a time and work steadily through the day, we can usually complete agreed work faster than most decorators without cutting corners.
If you're not local, or can't get to the property, we can hold keys and send daily photo and video updates with commentary so you can see progress and sign off remotely.
Choosing practical colours and finishes for rentals
Rental properties need finishes that look smart but will also stand up to day to day life. We typically recommend:
- Durable, easy wipe emulsions for high traffic areas
- Neutral but warm colours that appeal to a wide range of tenants
- Tougher finishes on woodwork and bannisters to resist knocks
We can match your existing colour scheme across a portfolio, or help you refresh it if your properties are starting to feel dated in photos.
Decorating blocks of flats and communal areas
For landlords and freeholders looking after blocks of flats, communal areas are often the forgotten part of the building. Repainting lobbies, corridors and stairwells can transform first impressions for very little practical disruption.
We'll agree a schedule that works for residents, set out clear areas of work each day, keep routes safe and tidy, and can work with your property manager on signage and colour choices.
Keeping you informed and in control
Portfolio landlords often have several projects running at once. We're used to coordinating by phone and email, providing clear quotes, sticking to agreed prices and timings, and sending progress updates so you can keep everything moving from a distance.
If you'd like to see the kind of results we achieve in rental properties and communal areas, our portfolio and Checkatrade reviews include examples from across Kent.
