We are all set at Whittlebury.....to unveil the NEW RANGE on the 24th of June

We are in!!!Two weeks ago, the showroom, office and warehouse at our New Whittlebury site was all ready and we moved in! The scenery from the office of the Northamptonshire countryside rolling hills were breath taking, the open space office area is very fresh and contemporary the showroom looks very sumptuous. But the most exciting part of the whole process is the new “Baby” - the LATEST RANGE. The new shabby chic range is luxurious yet has a modern and swish edge to it!



We are now looking forward to the official opening of the showroom on the 24th of June to unveil this latest range. We have invited most Relocation agents, the Media, Service Apartment Managers, Property Investors and lots more to the launch party of the showroom. Everyone is welcome! At 2.00pm on the day we will unveil the “Baby” in the showroom. After which we will serve some light bites and drinks whiles everyone can have a look around the premises and the display of selected furniture ranges in the showroom.



We hope you could join us, if anything for a lovely summers’ day in the Northamptonshire countryside!
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We welcome the good news of a growth in the housing market.

As we enter the bright sunny days of Spring, we welcome the good news of a growth in the housing market. According to latest data by RICS, there has been an upsurge in the number of valuations for home purchase in the first month following the announcement of a growth in the UK economy.

Housing minister John Healy’s proposal this month for better practises for the private rental market increases requirements for landlords. The proposal, which includes the introduction of a housing advice hotline and a National Register for Landlords, will encourage tenants to report any issues they may face during their tenancy. As John Healy stated himself, “Every tenant should be confident in their decision to rent as well as be clear what to expect before they sign on the dotted line.”

This creates the need for Landlords to provide better service and facilities for their tenants. Furniture Rental can be used to make a better presentation for your rental property without spending over the odds. Furnishing your investment with second hand furniture as a cost saving scheme may cost you more in the long term under the new government private investment proposal. Most second hand furniture does not comply with the UK fire and safety regulations, something which furniture rental companies have to adhere to.

59 per cent of landlords provide furniture with at least one property within their portfolio, 35 per cent let all properties fully furnished. The average cost of furnishing a two bedroom property is £3000.00. For those who replace their furniture every four years, Furniture Rentals works out cheaper in the long term when considering the hidden advantages of freeing up capital and replacement of breakages. Simple but stylish furniture can provide that secure accommodation without costing the earth. Due to the nature of Furniture Rental, emphasis is placed on the DURABILIY of all the furniture, which will stand the test of time even in the most rigorous environment.

Following our announcement last month of our selection by TESCO TV as an innovative and dependable supplier in Buckinghamshire, our commercial goes live in stores and restaurants on the 1st of March. Check us out while you pick your groceries or while you have your Sunday breakfast in a Tesco restaurant!

Despite a snowy start to the year, we have had a busy entry into the New Year.

Despite a snowy start to the year, we have had a busy entry into the New Year. During the hectic Christmas period we received plenty of furnishing requests from people relocating into the UK to start their assignment in the New Year, so despite the treacherous weather conditions, it was business as usual trying to furnish the homes of our customers so that they can settle into their new home and get on with their work.

Relocation seems particularly buoyant in the New Year especially from America and Canada. Employers are keen to settle their émigrés into comfortable new locations quickly so that they can have their full attention and benefit from the output of their efforts. Renting a property and furnishing for their people creates a more welcoming and comfortable new home and it is also more stylish, effective and economical than putting them up in hotels

Another area which we have experienced a surge in demand, is Serviced Apartments. Aiming to provide their professional clients with comfortable settlements, Service Apartments have to keep up to date with trendy, stylish and affordable accommodation. Renting Furniture gives them the ease to change the furniture regularly and also give them a positive cash flow as payments are made whiles receiving revenue on their investments.



We have also been busy with products updates. We have introduced new ranges to match changing trends and to make sure we can continue to give best value for money. The new cutting edge “City” range, which comes in light oak and walnut, replaces the Town range. The “City” from our Mid-range, has fine lines that fit into all styles of property; it is built to withstand the most robust environment and also comes in a flat pack to properties with access restrictions.



Visit our new Furniture Rental Range

We have had an exciting end to the month by being chosen to feature on TESCO TV as an innovative and dependable supplier in Buckinghamshire. So if you happen to be in a TESCO superstore in Buckinghamshire look out for us!

Furniture Rental- Practical Solution to meet Change in the Property Rental Market

Let’s face it, we are in Challenging economic times, and the Property Market has had it fair share of damage from this process. Challenging times requires fresh thinking and a practical approach. Historically, it was right that an English man’s home was his castle. In these turbulent times these castles are being reposed making its royals paupers. The current difficult financial climate makes the royal life only a dream for anyone trying to get onto the property ladder. Accidental landlords are being formed out of necessity, a lack of confidence in the economy and the need to future - proof their financial security. Reports in the Independent today shows that there has been a 27% increase in people renting out their spare rooms compared to the same time last year. Compromises are being made on our historical culture; we need to open up to innovational trends that sit well with our changing world.


Example of the standard range furniture rental package.

Furniture Rental brings feasible, sustainable, ecological and financially viable solutions to this changing culture. Furniture Rental offers you the freedom to furnish any property to suit your requirements without constraints on time, cash or space.
Whatever your situation is for renting out your property, you will still have to run it like a business if you are looking to generate profit. A positive cash flow is essential to the survival of any business. You can avoid tying up your cash into furnishing your property before you start generating any revenue from it. Furniture Rental allows you to spread the cost, enabling you to treat this cost as ongoing expense whiles generating income from your investment.

Seasons Greetings

This is the time of year when we stop and reflect on the past year, our experiences , achievements, contributions, highs and lows of business which then propels us into the New Year to do better . I would like to share some of this past year’s milestone with you and what we have in store for 2010.

At the beginning of the year we launched our three price tier Furniture Ranges , Standard, Mid-Range and Superior, and a further three style choices within each range – Classic, Traditional and Contemporary. With a total of nine rental furniture packages there was something for everyone regardless of your budget or style. The packages provide an easy selection process for our clients but for the more adventurous client, there is the option to mix and match to create your own inventory to suit. Our furniture ranges makes us the only furniture rental company in the UK with the widest selection of furniture.

Since we launched our new customer focused website www.mkfurniturerentls.co.uk in March, we have had tremendous response from clients and industry peers about how user friendly it is, and how it makes the furniture selection process so much easier. We have also included a “Latest News” space on the home page and a page that feature all our blogs to keep you up to date with our news and to comment on.

With the housing market still going through the it’s difficulties, staging to achieve that all important sales has been a big element of our activities this year...
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When Relocating for work, settling into your new home quickly is vital to your working life. Our collaboration working force with C&C removals, a British Removals Association approved removals company makes delivers and collection seem less and stress free. They share the same ethos as us and provide excellent customer service in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way....
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Looking forward to next year....

A launch of additional transport to make deliveries quicker

We will be exhibiting at the London Furniture Show in May, we look forward to seeing you there.