Why Good Photos Matter

On RentNet and other platforms, listings with professional-quality photographs receive up to three times more enquiries than those with dark, cluttered, or low-resolution images. You do not need a professional photographer — a modern smartphone and these guidelines are enough.

Preparation Before Shooting

Before taking a single photo, prepare the property fully.

• Clean and declutter every room completely
• Remove personal items — family photos, toiletries, unmade beds
• Open all curtains and blinds fully to maximise natural light
• Turn on all overhead lights and lamps
• Make all beds with fresh linen
• Place fresh towels in the bathroom
• Clear the kitchen counter of everything except one or two decorative items

Shooting Technique

Hold the phone horizontally (landscape mode) for interior shots. Stand in the corner of each room and shoot diagonally across to the opposite corner — this gives the widest, most spacious view. Avoid shooting directly at windows as the backlight will silhouette the room. Take at least 3 shots of each room and select the best.

What to Photograph

Every listing should include photographs of the following, in this order:

• Exterior — front of building, entrance, parking, garden
• Living room — two angles
• Kitchen — showing counter space and appliances
• Each bedroom — one or two angles
• Bathroom(s) — one clean, well-lit shot
• Any balcony, terrace, or outdoor space
• View from windows if notable