House repair services: valuable tips for landlords

What can we do?

At Vauban & Fort, we take care of your rental house maintenance. We work closely with house repairing companies such as Handyman Luxembourg to guarantee the best service for house repairs. Our partners are professionals in the field, and they will take care of your repairs as soon as possible. You don’t need to worry about anything!

How does it work?

Handymen are rare in Luxembourg, and they always keep you waiting, as none wants to take care of the minor repair because they are not lucrative. That’s when we can help!

Contracting home fixing services can solve your problems and efficiently guarantee a quick fix to your tenants. As a landlord, you don’t have to do anything. We call our partner, estimate the cost of the repairs and then arrange a date. We ensure maximum transparency throughout the whole process. 

Some valuable tips for our landlords

Taking care of the rental property maintenance is a legal obligation for landlords, which requires investing time and money. But some tips can help you reduce the risk of severe damage:

• Rely on trustworthy home repairing services

You can count on professionals that will fix what’s broken as soon as possible. You don’t have to waste time looking among different websites as we work closely with companies for different kinds of repairs. 

Moreover, our services are trustworthy and guarantee the quality of the work provided. It is not always the case with some handymen you hire on the spot.

• Plan home improvements

Many owners want to renovate their property, but it is essential to plan it on time. We suggest renovating the property before you start renting. In this way, you will offer a better place to your tenants and ask for a higher rental fee.

• Take care of home repairs on time

Smoke detectors, water leaks or heaters should be checked regularly for safety reasons and to avoid more severe damage. If everything runs smoothly, tenants will benefit, and you can reduce the risk of fractions.

Final thoughts on home repairing services

House repairs can be a nightmare if not taken care of on time. It’s a landlord’s responsibility to fix damages by themselves or hire home repair services. 

At Vauban & Fort, we offer home repairing services as part of the maintenance for the rental of your properties. Avoid more headaches by trusting professionals who will take off lots of worries from your shoulder!

Tips to get long-term tenants

Tenants looking for long-term rental houses or long-term rooms for rent have some expectations regarding the house and the relationship with the landlord.

Here are some factors that can have an impact on the duration of the rental agreement:

1. Hire a property management company
   A property management company will contribute to the success of your letting property on the market. The work of professionals will guarantee the management and maintenance of the properties. Legal support is essential to ensure that both parties’ legal rights are respected in a dispute.
2. Selection of good tenants
   A background check will be important to get an idea of the future tenants. Of course, this is a time-consuming task, but at Vauban & Fort, we will take care of it and present you only trustable candidates.
   In Luxembourg, it is widespread that tenants sign the lease agreement with a “diplomatic clause”, allowing them to leave the contract obligations. This clause can be a problem for landlords as they need to look for new tenants. Landlords can delegate a property management agency to deal with it.
   It is better to have a lower income but keep it in the long run with well-selected tenants.
3. Guarantee long-term tenants’ rights
   If their rights are guaranteed, tenants will be living longer sharing a room in your flat. Landlords have to provide safe and in good state property. One piece of advice from us? Try to do all the repairs as soon as you get the request, and your tenants will be forever grateful!

   

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4. Aim for stability
   A wrong selection of tenants can bring a substantial financial loss. It can be common to have tenants that live in a shared house without the landlord having the time to look for a new one. It takes up to 2 months to find a new person in Luxembourg.
5. Some nice-to-have
   Some tenants will stay longer if you allow pets or provide a welcome pack for the new tenant. It is nice to get a funny mug or toilet paper already available from the day they move in. Good relationships start from showing you care. Don’t you think?

Final thoughts on long-term rental house owners

We can help you get long-term tenants for your properties via different types of services, from recruiting tenants to the maintenance of the property and collection of payments.

If you’re a landlord or you’re thinking of becoming one, then have a look at our homes to see the kind of housing we propose. If you’re looking for a room to rent in a shared flat, then have a look at our listings of rooms.