One thing that can be done is to find a surveyor in your local area, this can be done easily by going to a search engine and searching for example, chartered surveyors Essex. Once a reputable surveyor has been found that offers landlord and tenant services contact them and they will be able to carry out surveys on the property which will provide a detailed assessment of the property’s condition from which the landlord can make the necessary improvements which in turn will rationale increasing the monthly rent.

Following this a bit of hard work in decorating the property can also warrant having a slightly higher rent. Painting the property, doors and window frames, thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and bathroom and making the house or flat more homely and presentable will encourage prospective tenants to pay that little bit more each month.