Keeping up with the latest design trends attract new tenants but this can be time consuming and expensive.

Here are 5 quick tips from RealRenta that you can do yourself, without having to spend a fortune on contractors and materials:

• Add a Fresh coat of paint, especially in rooms where tenants would spend the most time, like the kitchen and living room.

• Replace the Backsplash, the trend at the moment is porcelain tiles and glass.

• Install new light fittings, these are easy to replace and can make a big difference in the amount of light in the room.

• Replace doors, these come in a wide range of styles and materials but can make a huge difference to the look and feel of the house.

• Steam clean your driveway, the outside is the first thing tenants notice, so make it look sharp and clean.

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