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How the Renters Reform Bill Is Changing the Property Market
Sunday 5th October 2025
From Rental to Resale: How Staging Can Help Landlords Sell Vacant Properties Faster
With the UK’s Renters Reform Bill on the horizon, many landlords are choosing to exit the rental market. The upcoming legislation will abolish Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, introduce stricter tenancy rules, and make it harder to regain possession of properties. As a result, thousands of landlords are selling up
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But here’s the catch: vacant homes often sit on the market far longer than expected.
❌ The Problem with Empty Properties
Empty rooms don’t inspire buyers. They feel cold, soulless, and uninviting—both online and in person. Buyers struggle to visualise how they’d live in the space, and listings with bare interiors often get overlooked on property portals.
According to Action on Empty Homes, there are now over 265,000 long-term empty homes in England—at their highest level in over a decade. And many of these are struggling to sell.
The Solution:
Professional Home Staging
Home staging transforms a vacant property into a warm, aspirational space that buyers can emotionally connect with. It’s not just about furniture—it’s about creating a lifestyle that buyers want to step into.
Why Staging Works:
Staged homes sell up to 3x faster than vacant ones
Buyers spend 75% more time viewing staged homes
Staging increases sale prices by 8–15% on average
Vacant properties benefit most, with the highest uplift in buyer interest and offers
Furniture Rental:
A Smart Investment For landlords and developers, staging is often more cost-effective than a price reduction. Instead of dropping the asking price by up to 5%, a furniture rental and staging package can cost a fraction of that—and deliver better results.
Who Should Consider Staging?
Landlords selling vacant buy-to-let properties
Property developers marketing new builds
Estate agents with slow-moving listings
Executors selling probate homes
☕ Let’s Talk
If you’re an agent or landlord with vacant properties that aren’t attracting interest, get in touch to see how staging can help. It’s a proven way to reinvigorate listings, increase buyer engagement, and achieve better offers.