How Long to Find a Tenant?

How Long Will It Take to Find a Tenant?

Generally speaking, we are very effective at minimising void periods between tenancies — usually leaving just a few days or, at most, a week between occupants. However, several key factors can affect how quickly a property lets:

1. Realistic Rental Values

If the asking rent doesn’t align with current market conditions, the property may sit on the market until the price reflects fair value. We are highly experienced in pricing properties accurately to achieve the best possible rent while minimising void periods.

We monitor market activity constantly and adjust pricing at the appropriate stage of the marketing process to maintain momentum and avoid unnecessary delays.

2. Condition of the Property

A well-maintained property is significantly easier to re-let quickly. It presents better during viewings, requires less cleaning or repair work, and gives incoming tenants confidence.

Sometimes, long-term tenants or families with young children may leave more visible wear and tear. In these cases, it might be necessary to refresh the property with a coat of paint — either before marketing or prior to a new tenancy starting. We’ll always advise you based on the property’s condition and your goals.

Most of the time, our tenants leave properties in excellent condition, and we are often able to secure a new tenant before the current one has even vacated.

3. Type and Size of Property

As property size and rental value increase, the tenant pool tends to narrow. One-bedroom flats attract more interest than three- or four-bedroom homes, simply because there are more renters at that level of the market.

This doesn’t mean larger homes are harder to let — just that finding the right tenant can occasionally take a little longer due to the smaller pool of applicants with higher budgets.

4. Furnished or Unfurnished?

The vast majority of landlords in Canary Wharf provide their properties furnished — and with good reason. The area attracts a professional, often transient tenant base, many of whom arrive without furniture.

If your property is unfurnished (or only part-furnished) and this isn’t negotiable, the pool of potential tenants shrinks considerably. This is particularly true for studios and one-bedroom apartments, where fully furnished accommodation is strongly preferred and expected.

In Summary

With accurate pricing, a well-presented property, and the right strategy, most tenancies can be turned around with minimal void periods. We’re here to advise you at each step to ensure your property is rented efficiently and profitably.

Why Choose Us?

Independent, experienced and trusted. We believe, and our clients tell us, that our personal service together with decades of experience in what we do, affords both our landlords and tenants a peace of mind and reassurance that their interests are taken care of in a transparent, honest and responsible way. We have a longstanding passion for property and take care of each unit within our portfolio, as if it were our own.

Read What Our Customers Say

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Amy-Louise Simmons
23:40 18 Jun 24
I stayed in one of Ben’s properties in Canary Wharf and it was a really pleasant stay. The check in process was seamless, the apartment was spotless and the views from the balcony were lovely - I felt like I was on holiday of an evening! 5* highly recommended!
Aranya Daswal
16:03 21 Oct 22
I stayed at the London Bridge property for more than 2 years. During this time, Ben has been extremely helpful in making this a truly 5 star experience. He is just a text away and will do his best to resolve any issue, big or small. The property itself is spacious and perfectly located just next to the station. I really enjoyed it here and will miss my time, All thanks to Ben. Definitely recommend it!
Sagar Agarwal
11:01 28 May 22
It was an amazing experience working with Ben & the Relier PM team while renting our first ever property in London. Ben is super helpful, approachable, and quick in resolving our queries - no matter how big or small they are. He is our go-to person for any enquiries and I am glad to be associated with him during the tenure of the tenancy process. Looking forward to working with him in the years to come.
Shee
12:52 25 May 22
Thank you Relier Team especially Ben for helping us find the right property and move in quickly without any hassles. Extremely professional, pro-active, quick resolution and always available to help us with even small queries. Would highly recommend them.
Rochelle Sharpe
12:30 13 May 22
My company used Relier for a long term work assignment. Apartment was fantastic, and great communication from them on news such as cleaner services and parcels etc. Would highly recommend.
Rebecca Gausnell
09:03 08 Dec 21
Ben and the team at Relier were excellent every step of the way. We stayed 2 months in their London Bridge property and could not have been happier. If something needed to be fixed the team was on it immediately and they answered any question at a moment's notice. The fully furnished apartment was well kept and spacious for London. The bathrooms were especially nice and there is lots of closet space for clothes. I would definitely recommend the property to friends needing a short term rental.
SS
06:40 29 Sep 21
We needed a place to stay for a month as we were in the process of relocating to a new place. I was heavily pregnant at the time which was only adding to my stress. When I contacted Ben , he replied within a few hours and had the flat ready for us within very short notice. The flat in Canary Wharf was comfortable and had all the amenities that we needed. Clean and tidy and the broadband impressive! These people are professional and know what they're doing. I would happily recommend them and use their services again.

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