Why Lincoln Landlords Should Invest in Professional Photography for Student Properties
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Student Housing
#1 Student Lettings Agency
If you're a landlord in Lincoln, you already know the student rental market is competitive. With agents like Lincoln Digs, Lighthouse, and many others all vying for attention, standing out online is critical. One of the most overlooked yet impactful ways to do this is by investing in professional photography for your student property.
At Student Housing, we've spent years letting properties across Lincoln in areas like Monks Road, the West End, Sincil Bank, and Newland Street West. And our internal data consistently proves one thing:
Listings with professional photos receive 60% more clicks on Rightmove, Zoopla, and our own platform
Properties get up to 3x more tenant enquiries
Let times are cut by 30% to 50%
And most importantly, properties often secure £5 to £15 more per person, per week in rent
Your images are your first impression. Make them count.
Why Photos Sell Student Lets: The Psychology of a Scroll
When students or their parents scroll through listings, they make snap decisions. The average person spends just 1.5 seconds deciding whether to click on a property. Poorly lit, blurry or dull photos cause tenants to scroll past without a second thought.
Take a look at this example:
One room looks bright, inviting, and ready to live in. The other looks empty, cold, and hard to visualise.
Students are looking for homes, not just rooms. And great photography helps them see the lifestyle they want to buy into.
Key Benefits for Lincoln Landlords
Increase Your Rental Income
Our data across student-heavy areas like Monks Road and the West End shows that professionally photographed rooms let for £20 to £60 more per room, per month.
Reduce Voids and Let Faster
Properties with professional photos spend far less time on the market. That means fewer empty weeks and more consistent income.
Dominate Online Listings
Platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla reward listings with better engagement. That means your listing stays higher in search results and gets more attention.
Why Professional Photography Works
A professional photographer does more than just take a picture. They use:
Wide-angle lenses to showcase space
Tripods for sharp, steady shots
Natural lighting and editing to enhance colours and remove shadows
Framing techniques that highlight details students care about: wardrobes, desks, broadband access, and social space
Which version would you choose?
Work With an HMO Specialist: Iain McMillan
Not all photographers understand student housing. That’s why we recommend working with someone who specialises in HMO properties:
Iain McMillan
Website: iainmcmillan.com
Email: iain@iainmcmillan.com
Facebook: facebook.com/100064654015267
Iain has years of experience photographing student HMOs in Lincoln. He knows how to bring out the best in even the most compact rooms, and his photos consistently help properties let quicker and for more.
Final Thoughts
Professional photography usually costs less than a single week’s rent, but it delivers:
Faster lets
Higher income
Better online visibility
In a city where students have more choice than ever, especially with agencies like Lincoln Digs advertising heavily, you need your property to stand out.
At Student Housing Lincoln, we help landlords present their properties in the best possible light. Contact us to arrange professional photography, or book directly with Iain McMillan today.
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Student Housing
#1 Student Lettings Agency
Student Housing is a top-rated student lettings agency offering fully furnished, bills-included accommodation across Lincoln, Nottingham, and Hull. Run by former students, we provide hassle-free, transparent housing tailored for university life.
