When it comes to property investing, most landlords focus on the big picture; buying at the right price, maximising rental yield, and keeping an eye on capital growth. But it’s the smaller, day-to-day details that often determine how smoothly your investment runs. One of the most overlooked, yet crucial elements of successful property ownership is having reliable household maintenance services in place.
From protecting your income to preserving the long-term value of your asset, here’s why every investor and landlord should take household maintenance seriously.
Why Property Maintenance Can Make or Break Your Investment
Whether you own one rental or a growing portfolio, property requires ongoing attention. Taps leak, boilers break, tenants lock themselves out – and if these issues aren’t handled quickly, you risk higher repair costs, tenant complaints, and even void periods.
Regular maintenance keeps tenants happy, reduces long-term costs, and safeguards your investment.
- A well-maintained property is more likely to attract quality tenants
- Fast response to issues protects your reputation as a landlord
- Preventative care reduces emergency callouts and costly repairs
- Keeps your property legally compliant with health and safety standards
Neglecting regular maintenance on rental properties can lead to significantly higher costs for landlords. According to research from Landlord Today, landlords could spend over £34,000 on an average of 72 maintenance and repair tasks over nine years if maintenance is deferred. This equates to more than a fifth of the average rental income being consumed by maintenance costs.
By investing in regular household maintenance services, landlords can prevent small issues from escalating into costly repairs, thereby preserving the property’s value and ensuring steady rental income.
For hands-off investors or landlords managing from a distance, a trusted household maintenance service acts as your eyes, ears and hands on the ground.
What Do Good Household Maintenance Services Include?
Not all maintenance services are created equal. A good provider doesn’t just react to problems – they prevent them.
Here’s what to look for:
- 24/7 Emergency Repairs – Plumbing, electrics, locks, leaks
- Routine Maintenance – Inspections, servicing of boilers, smoke alarms, etc.
- Tenant Support – Direct line for tenants to report issues
- Transparent Reporting – Logs of completed and pending jobs
- Compliance Checks – Ensuring properties meet current legal standards
If you want peace of mind, professional household maintenance services are worth every penny – especially when you consider the alternative: unhappy tenants, property damage, and unnecessary expense.
Do I Need Landlord Insurance If I Use a Maintenance Service?
Even with the best maintenance support, accidents happen. So yes, you still need landlord insurance.
Household maintenance reduces the risks – but it doesn’t eliminate them. A burst pipe or faulty wiring can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage. Landlord insurance helps cover:
- Property damage
- Loss of rent
- Liability claims
- Legal expenses
Think of landlord insurance and maintenance as your two layers of protection: one prevents problems; the other helps you recover if something goes wrong.
Protecting Long-Term Value: Think Beyond the Rent
If you’re planning to hold your property long term or sell in future, keeping it in excellent condition isn’t just about today, it protects your capital growth potential too.
Poorly maintained properties can reduce your resale value and increase your tax exposure when it comes to capital gains tax on property. HMRC allows deductible expenses to offset your gains – but neglected damage caused by lack of maintenance? That’s on you.
Smart Investors Think Maintenance First
As property investors, it’s easy to get caught up in yields and spreadsheets. But ultimately, real people live in your properties – and they’ll stay longer and take better care of the place if it’s well looked after.
That’s why at Lifestyle Property Group, we offer fully managed, end-to-end services – including dedicated Lifestyle Renewal Service – as part of our investor support. Whether you’re building your portfolio in Leeds, Sheffield or elsewhere, we take care of everything so you don’t have to.
Want hands-off property investing with maintenance built in?
Contact us and discover how our team keeps your property performing and protected – day in, day out.
