Your rental property has been sitting empty for weeks, maybe even months, and you're starting to feel the pressure. Every day without a tenant means lost income, increased costs, and growing frustration. If your property isn’t renting, there’s usually a reason and often, it’s something that can be fixed. Here are 5 of the most common causes of long vacancies and how a property manager can help you turn things around.
It’s natural to want top dollar for your unit, but if your rental is priced too high for the market, tenants will scroll right past it no matter how great it is. According to
CMHC’s 2024 Rental Market Report, affordability is a top priority for renters across B.C., and overpriced units consistently experience higher vacancy rates.At Axford Property Management, we use up-to-date local market data to set the right price from day one competitive enough to attract attention, and strong enough to protect your investment.
If your ad only shows a blurry photo and a short description, it won’t stand out. Tenants are drawn to listings with bright photos, engaging copy, and a clear presentation of features.
Studies show that listings with high-quality photos receive more clicks and inquiries than those without.Our listings include professional photography, detailed descriptions, and promotion across high-traffic rental platforms and social media. More eyes = more inquiries.
Many private landlords struggle to coordinate showings around work or personal schedules. Prospective tenants are often juggling work, family, and other responsibilities if they can’t find a time to view your unit easily, they’ll move on to one that offers more flexibility.At Axford Property Management, we coordinate all showings on your behalf, offering flexible viewing times — including evenings and weekends — to ensure your property gets seen by the right people at the right time.
Even if the location is great, a unit that looks tired or poorly maintained won’t rent quickly. Tenants want clean, functional, and modern spaces.We’ll advise you on
small updates that can make a big difference from a fresh coat of paint to simple staging to help your property appeal to the right renters.
Sometimes, landlords
do get interest but hesitate or delay out of fear of renting to the wrong person. Without a reliable
screening process, it’s easy to get stuck second-guessing or making rushed decisions.Our team screens applicants thoroughly and quickly, so you get qualified tenants faster and with confidence.
Vacancy isn’t just frustrating it’s expensive. Whether you’ve been self-managing or are just tired of the guesswork, we can help.
Axford Property Management knows how to fill vacancies efficiently and with the
right tenants.
Reach out today for a free rental assessment. We’ll help you get your property rented and keep it that way.
