The Renters’ Rights Act has now come into force from 1st May 2026

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Reducing void periods

Void periods are stressful for landlords due to lack of income and cost of bills. Avoiding void periods is the best way to safeguard against these losses. The hints below will help you to reduce void periods   
  • Plan ahead: Talk to your tenants, find out what their plans are when fixed term ends. If they are planning to move out this will give you a chance to see if you can change anything they are not happy with. If they need to move anyway, knowing their plans early will help you to have a strategy in place ahead of when they move out
  • Keep good tenants happy: Don’t just carry out refurbishment when tenants move out. Replacing items/ furnishings can encourage good tenants to stay, avoiding a costly void period.
  • Choose your tenant carefully: Choosing someone who loves the property and wants to be there long term can save void periods. It’s a good idea to show prospective tenants around yourself, or let your agent know that a tenant who wants to be in the property long term is a priority for you
  • Keep your property energy efficient: Homes with a higher EPC rating are more desirable as energy bills will be cheaper for tenants. This will attract good tenants and encourage them to stay longer
  • Consider council lettings schemes: Schemes like East Suffolk Lettings and West Suffolk Lettings Partnership can help you to find suitable tenants with a housing need who are likely to stay long term. They also provide tenancy visits
  • If a tenant does move out, ensure that the property is advertised well and viewings are carried out promptly
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