CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL looks for newly decorated homes to let.

RENTING a home might not be forever, but you still want it to look nice while you are there.

This week, we have searched for homes to let that have been recently decorated or refurbished, so they will look top notch for your tenancy.

First up, Letters Property Management has a newly decorated three bedroom mews cottage in Fossgate, York.

Overlooking the River Foss, it includes a sitting room with a stove-style electric fire and French doors, an open plan dining kitchen with a gas hob and an electric fire, a fridge, a freezer and a dishwasher, a river-fronted master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

There is also a parking space and a communal bike store.

It is unfurnished but is carpeted and has gas central heating and double glazing.

Rent is £745 per calendar month and it is available now.

Next, Halifax has a three bedroom home in Armoury Road, Selby.

Recently renovated, it includes a lounge, a dining room with a gas fire, a kitchen with a breakfast bar, an integrated oven and a hob, a fridge and a freezer, a conservatory and a bathroom. There is plenty of space inside and although it is unfurnished, there are carpets, curtains and blinds.

Outside, there is a landscaped garden and a single garage.

Rent is £675 per calendar month.

Meanwhile, Hunters has a two bedroom cottage in Orchard View, Skelton.

It has been refurbished and redecorated throughout and boasts gas central heating and double glazing.

Inside, there is an entrance lobby, a lounge, a dining kitchen with a cooker, a washer, a fridge freezer and a dining table, two double bedrooms with wardrobes and a double shower room.

There are also views over a communal orchard and off-road parking.

It is unfurnished and rent is £595 per calendar month.

No pets or smokers.

Next, Linley & Simpson has a number of two bedroom apartments in a development of cottages in Stockton Lane, York.

Located in Rowes Cottage, they can be let for £575 per calendar month and are unfurnished.

Typical interiors include a kitchen with a fridge, freezer, double oven, hob, dishwasher and washer/dryer, a lounge/diner, a bathroom and double bedrooms, as well as double glazing and off street parking.

Rent is inclusive of the water rates.

Finally, Arena Letting has a spacious first- floor flat in The Crescent, off Blossom Street.

It has recently been redecorated and comprises an entrance hall, a spacious sitting room, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom and a shower room.

There is permit parking to the front and the flat is within easy walking distance of the city centre.

Rent is £525 per calendar month.