For every week there is a void of a paying tenant is rent not being earned to but like any product to maximise its commercial return, money must be spent to keep the property up to a condition where a tenant will pay the rent it deserves. 
The typical instructions from out client is  "Minimal cost, minimal work required in the quickest time and of course a professional finish".
 
Typical quote based on a typical 2 bedroom property that we aim to finish ready for pre-tenancy clean in 3-5 days includes the supply and cost of all materials: 
 
Bronze: £700 
    - Rake out, fill and smooth cracks, make good the surface of the walls
    
     
    - Water damage areas are sealed with a primer
    
     
    - Two coats of matt emulsion to all walls and ceilings. 
 
Silver: £1000 
Includes Bronze plus 
    - Sanding, filling and making good any areas of woodwork including doors that have fallen into disrepair, prime any exposed areas.
    
     
    - Apply undercoat and topcoats of eggshell, sanding down between coats.
 
Gold: £1500
Includes Bronze and Silver 
    - Gloss finish instead of eggshell to all woodwork.