Unfurnished

Unfurnished property is a rental let without furniture, requiring tenants to provide their own. Fixed installations (kitchen units, bathroom suite, flooring) are typically included, and many unfurnished properties also include white goods (oven, fridge, washing machine). Unfurnished lettings often attract longer-term tenants and involve less inventory management, though landlords should still conduct thorough check-in documentation of fixture condition.

What's Usually Included

Always included (fixtures):

• Kitchen units and worktops
• Bathroom suite
• Flooring (most properties)
• Curtain poles/rails (often)
• Built-in wardrobes (if present)
• Light fittings

Often included (white goods):

• Oven and hob
• Sometimes fridge/freezer
• Sometimes washing machine

Not included:

• Beds and mattresses
• Sofas and chairs
• Tables (dining, coffee)
• Free-standing wardrobes
• Drawers/chest of drawers
• Televisions

Unfurnished vs Part-Furnished

Benefits of Unfurnished Letting

For landlords:

• Lower setup costs
• Less inventory management
• Reduced damage/wear claims
• Lower insurance costs
• Appeals to long-term tenants

For tenants:

• Use own furniture
• More personal space
• Often lower rent
• Greater control over decor
• Suits longer stays

Unfurnished Lettings Market

Unfurnished properties typically attract:

• Families (have own furniture)
• Long-term renters
• Those downsizing from homeownership
• Relocators bringing belongings

Inventory for Unfurnished

Even unfurnished properties need:

• Schedule of condition
• Photos of all rooms
• Record of included items
• Condition of fixtures
• Meter readings

For Letting Agents

Unfurnished property considerations:

• Clear listing of what's included
• Still conduct thorough check-in
• Document fixture condition
• Set tenant expectations
• Consider local market demand