Time Saving Maintenance Tips for Landlords & Property Managers

Managing a property isn’t an easy job. There’s always something that needs sorting out and only so many hours in a day. Cutting corners on your property maintenance is never wise but there are some practical things you can do to reduce amount of time you have to spend on the upkeep of your building. Here are a few things to consider that might make your life a little bit easier.

• Check thoroughly and regularly: it’s the best way to catch potential problems before they have time to do real damage. If you can’t do the checks yourself, make sure you nominate someone responsible to do frequent building inspections. It’s also helpful to put an effective maintenance reporting system in place so that the people who use the property on a daily basis can easily report any issues. There are so many safety regulations to comply with, property checks are something you really can’t afford to skimp on.
• Do prompt repairs: leave that water leak to seep into the walls or don’t bother to get that squeaky boiler sorted before it goes bang and you could be looking at costly and expensive repairs. It might be tempting to leave it for another day, especially when money is tight, but it’s far more cost-effective to fix things as they happen. Procrastinate and you might find yourself having to clear up more than you should.
• Avoid a cheap fix: again, when the budget is squeezed, that cheap replacement might look like the best repair option. But it can be a false economy. For the most part, paying a bit more for the parts you need means you’re getting a better-quality product that will last. The cheaper the fix, the more likely you’ll find yourself having to do the same repair again far too soon.
• Find a good local property maintenance service: OK, so we were bound to mention this one, but it really is true! You need the support of skilled tradespeople you can rely on. Find out who the best property maintenance companies in your local area are. Do they offer comprehensive planned maintenance services and 24 hour call out? Are they accredited? Do they have a good reputation for delivering quality work, good customer service and charging reasonable prices? Having competent, reliable trades on hand when you need them is invaluable.

It might take a bit of savvy organising at the start, but taking a structured and proactive approach that focusses on quality is far more likely to reap long term rewards in terms of both time and budget.

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