Landlord's Edge in Cardiff: Why a Floor Plan is Key to Letting Your Property Faster

You know the importance of making your rental property look its best—cleanliness, great photography, and modern appeal. But if you’re a landlord in Cardiff aiming to minimise void periods and attract the best tenants, there's one tool you absolutely shouldn't overlook: the floor plan.

That’s right, the 'humble' floor plan is your secret weapon in the competitive Cardiff rental market. Here, we'll show you why a floor plan should be an essential part of your property letting strategy in South Wales.

 

What is a Floor Plan and Why is it Essential for Letting?

 

A floor plan is a 2D or 3D scale drawing that outlines the layout, size, and connection of rooms within your property. While traditionally used by architects, for a Cardiff letting agent like us, it’s a powerful marketing tool.

For Tenants, the Floor Plan is Crucial:

• Visualising Space: It's the most effective way for a potential tenant to understand how the rooms connect and the available living space on each floor.

• Planning Furniture: Tenants need to imagine their own belongings in the space. They can use the dimensions to check if their sofa, dining table, or king-sized bed will fit—crucial for securing a quick commitment.

A note on measurements: While a floor plan is a fantastic guide, measurements should be treated as approximate. It’s a tool for visualisation, not an absolute engineering blueprint.

 

Get Noticed: Floor Plans Minimise Void Periods for Cardiff Landlords

In the online property search process, a floor plan ranks incredibly high on a prospective tenant’s checklist—it’s often considered nearly as important as the professional photography.

Tenant search behaviour shows:

1. Images: The photos pique initial interest.

2. Floor Plan: The layout confirms the property is suitable for their lifestyle.

3. Description: The text seals the deal.

Many prospective renters will skip a listing entirely if it doesn't include a floor plan. If you want your rental property in Cardiff to stand out and minimise expensive void periods, offering a professional floor plan is non-negotiable.

 

Floor Plans Attract the Right Viewers

As a landlord, your goal is to have genuinely interested tenants view your property, reducing wasted time and stress. A floor plan helps filter out those who aren't serious.

If someone views your property online, sees the floor plan (and confirms the layout works for them), and still requests a viewing, the probability that they will make an application is significantly higher. It means the property meets their fundamental layout requirements before they even step through the door.

 

The Lasting Impression: Securing the Tenancy

After a viewing, potential tenants may look at multiple properties and often struggle to remember the precise flow of each one. A floor plan acts as a vital reminder of the property’s layout and dimensions, keeping your house top-of-mind and making it easier for them to finalise their decision to move forward with a tenancy application.

 

Let Your Cardiff Property with Confidence

We advise that you allow us, your local Cardiff letting agents, to create the floor plan for you. We have the expertise to achieve accurate measurements and a professional presentation, giving both you and your future tenants confidence.

Ready to let your property quickly and secure high-quality tenants?

Fortis are your local property letting experts for landlords in the Cardiff area.

Call us on 02920 090690 or email hello@redkeylets.co.uk to find out how our full management service, including professional floor plans, can help you let your property faster.