Is a TV required when advertising fully furnished property?
I have furnished my apartment that I am about to pass to my agent to market. Is a TV required and if I provide one will it get me more rent…?
In most cases, when an apartment is advertised fully furnished a TV is not usually expected. It is seen more of a bonus as most people have their own anyway. Depending on the property and its location a TV will sometimes help secure a tenant a little faster or may be a deal clincher as most landlords will not bother. If you are aiming at the more corporate client then their expectations are a lot higher and they will most probably ask for one as part of the deal. In these cases we can achieve slightly higher rents. It is advisable to state to your agent from the start that you are flexible and that should a prospective tenant request a TV then you are willing to provide one based on certain conditions. You could use this to negotiate a longer tenancy or slightly higher rent but be careful not to scare the tenant off. But remember, if a TV is provided and it breaks down you are obliged to fix it or provide a replacement.