Home automation has seen a massive rise in popularity in recent years and it looks to be here to stay. For landlords, this provides a great opportunity to earn more, attract (and retain) renters and create a much safer and more comfortable home for those living in the property. When choosing home automation technology, consider the type of tenants your property is likely to attract and the tools or devices that would benefit them the most.
While most tenants will appreciate the convenience of smart devices, ensure that any camera devices are located in spaces where their privacy won’t be invaded and assure tenants that you won’t be accessing units or monitoring camera footage when the property is occupied to give them the confidence to use these tools as they wish.
In providing smart home capabilities to tenants, and giving them the option to personalise and integrate other devices into the system, landlords can create a more attractive and potentially more lucrative property for themselves.