The Best Front Door Colours in the UK For Letting Your Property

As an investor, you’ll be told countless times that tenants are the key to a successful buy-to-let, and while this may be true, what if the colour of your front door could help you to let (or sell) your property?

In comparison to bigger considerations, such as the quality of the property, the colour of the front door may seem like an insignificant factor, but according to research, there are certain front door colours in the UK that let and sell properties much quicker than others. 

This simple fix could possibly be the difference between letting your property and void periods, so which front door colours perform the best in the UK?

Blue

Surprisingly, research has revealed that blue is the nation’s favourite when it comes to front colours in the UK. Not only is it a firm favourite, but it has the potential to add thousands of pounds onto a property’s price tag. 

With blue door’s typically adding £4,000 to a property value, this addition could help you let your property more quickly while allowing for bigger capital gains in the future. That said, it has been suggested that properties closer to the seaside benefit more from a blue front door in the UK. As a reflection of its surroundings, properties with blue doors are thought to perform best in these locations. 

Nonetheless, blue remains popular amongst tenants, and if a lick of paint can make your property stand out from the crowd, it could be worth it. 

White

White is a close second when it comes to favourite front door colours in the UK, especially with the rise of contemporary design trends. White has many connotations and while clean and contemporary are two key factors behind its popularity, the assumption that a white front door comes with a more organised property is another. 

With these favourable connotations, it’s no surprise that white follows closely behind blue, and could attract more tenants to your property. Generally speaking, tenants prefer a rental property to be a blank canvas so they can make it more homely, so a white front door could make a favourable first impression. 

Not only are tenants more fond of these modern colours, a white front door could also push the value of the property by £3,400. 

Related: Top 10 Tips for Decorating a Buy-to-Let Property

Red

Red is one of the most common front colours in the UK – thought to be a friendly and welcoming colour in the world of property, hence why it’s one of the highest performing colours when letting or selling a property. 

While white and blue are typically more popular, a red door can still add £1,800 to a property value, offering two major benefits – not only will your property offer a friendly first impression, it could increase the value of your property in the long-run. 

Black 

Monochromatic tones instantly evoke the words ‘modern’ and ‘chic’, with many newer builds or designs offering a black front door as standard. Despite this, a black front door only adds £1,000 to a property value, unlike the much higher performing white doors.

That said, the front door is the first thing a tenant – or buyer – sees when viewing a property, so it’s important to make a good first impression. By setting the standard of a contemporary, sleek property from the outset, it could result in your property standing out as particularly modern amongst the competition.

Although blue and white can both add thousands onto the value of a property, a black door offers a contemporary feeling that other colours may not be able to evoke.

Related: What Do UK Tenants Really Look For in a Rental Property?

Green

When you see the colour green, what do you think of? Usually it’s all things nature and wildlife, but when it comes to a front door, it signifies a trustworthy house and represents growth. 

Whether it’s a muted or vibrant green, painting your front door this colour could make your property stand out amongst a sea of black and white doors. Not only could this lead to a quicker letting process, but it could mean an additional £500 on your property value should you decide to sell the property. 

In comparison to other aspects of a property, the colour of the front door may seem like a very small part of the bigger picture. However, in an increasingly competitive market, investors are looking for more ways to make their property stand out, and subsequently, secure tenants. With blue and white doors ranking as firm favourites amongst prospective tenants and buyers, this small change could make a world of difference.