Listings with high-quality photos receive significantly more booking requests. Photos are the first thing tenants see \u2014 they decide in seconds whether to enquire or keep scrolling.<\/p>\n
International students searching for accommodation on Uniplaces are making decisions remotely \u2014 they can’t visit the property before booking. Your photos are the property visit.<\/strong> A listing with dark, blurry or missing photos will be skipped, regardless of how well-priced or well-located it is.<\/p>\n Tenants comparing listings in cities like Lisbon, Madrid or Berlin will typically have dozens of options at similar price points. The listings that convert are the ones where photos create an immediate feeling of trust and desirability. This is the single highest-return investment of time you can make as a landlord on Uniplaces.<\/p>\n Uniplaces requires a minimum of 5 photos, but the recommended number is significantly higher. Listings with 10 or more photos consistently outperform those with fewer.<\/strong> Aim for at least one photo of every room a tenant will use \u2014 bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area and any outdoor space.<\/p>\n More photos also reduce disputes at move-in. When tenants can see exactly what to expect, there are fewer surprises on arrival \u2014 which means fewer issues to resolve through the 24-hour safety period.<\/p>\n Natural light is everything.<\/strong> Photograph during the day with curtains and blinds fully open. Turn on all artificial lights too \u2014 layering natural and artificial light makes rooms feel warm and inviting rather than clinical.<\/p>\n If your listing is in a high-demand city and priced above the average for your area, professional photography pays for itself quickly. A professional photographer with interior experience can typically shoot an entire apartment in 1\u20132 hours and will handle lighting, angles and editing.<\/p>\n The cost of one professional shoot is usually recovered within the first confirmed booking<\/strong> from the increased conversion rate it generates. For landlords with multiple listings, it’s an even stronger investment.<\/p>\n Landlords who update their listings with better photos consistently report a noticeable increase in booking requests within days. The impact is immediate because Uniplaces shows your listing to tenants who are actively searching \u2014 better photos mean more clicks, more requests and faster confirmations.<\/p>\n If your listing has been live for more than two weeks with few requests, the photos are almost always the first thing to review.<\/strong> Update them and monitor the change in interest before adjusting price or other details.<\/p>\n Uniplaces accepts JPG and PNG formats. Photos should be at least 1024px wide for good display quality. There is a maximum file size per photo \u2014 if your file is too large, compress it slightly before uploading without reducing the resolution significantly.<\/p>\n Yes \u2014 modern smartphones produce excellent photos if used correctly. Use the guidelines above: shoot in daylight, from corners, with the camera level. Avoid using portrait mode for interiors as it can blur backgrounds in ways that look unnatural.<\/p>\n Go to your Personal Dashboard, select your listing, click Edit, and navigate to the Photos section. You can add, remove or reorder photos at any time. Changes typically go live within minutes.<\/p>\n Yes \u2014 always. Photos that show furniture, amenities or conditions that won’t be present when the tenant moves in create disputes through the 24-hour safety period. Show the property exactly as it is and will be. Accuracy builds trust and avoids problems.<\/p>\n Ready to list your property?How many photos should you have?<\/h2>\n
What to photograph \u2014 room by room<\/h2>\n
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Lighting and angles \u2014 practical tips<\/h2>\n
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Professional photography \u2014 when it’s worth it<\/h2>\n
Before and after \u2014 how good photos impact your bookings<\/h2>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What file formats and sizes are accepted for photos?<\/h4>\n
Can I use photos taken on a smartphone?<\/h4>\n
How do I update my photos if I’ve already published my listing?<\/h4>\n
Should photos show the property exactly as it will be when the tenant arrives?<\/h4>\n
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