{"id":33617,"date":"2024-01-09T17:21:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T17:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/blog\/the-top-18-valentines-day-ideas-for-residents-the-dos-and-donts-of-boosting-engagement\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:15:38","slug":"the-top-18-valentines-day-ideas-for-residents-the-dos-and-donts-of-boosting-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-gb\/blog\/the-top-18-valentines-day-ideas-for-residents-the-dos-and-donts-of-boosting-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 19 Valentine\u2019s Day Ideas for Residents: The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Boosting Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated Feb 12, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n

Valentine\u2019s Day is approaching, and love is in the air. Now is the perfect time to share the love with your residents and show them how much you appreciate them. One of the most recommended property management tips<\/a> is incorporating festive or seasonal themes to encourage resident engagement and make your property feel like home. To help you spread the love, we\u2019ve put together 19 Valentine\u2019s Day ideas for residents that can help boost engagement, retention, and even the fun factor in your apartment community.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Engagement and Retention<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to a 2022 report by Paylease, residents\u2019 priorities have shifted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report found that residents now value community, connection, and convenience over more luxurious amenities like pools or gyms. A typical rental property has an average retention rate<\/a> of just 59%, while the benchmark for top\u2013performing communities is around 65%. To replace just one resident, your apartment community can expect to spend thousands of pounds.<\/p>\n

To yield a positive return and increase tenant satisfaction, communities must foster engagement. In short, engaged residents are happy residents; they stay longer, refer others, post on social media, and have fewer complaints than unengaged residents.<\/p>\n

19 Property Management Valentine’s Day Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n

To ensure you celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day in style, here are our favourite Valentine\u2019s day resident event ideas as well as some top do\u2019s and don\u2019ts:<\/p>\n

#1 Do: Send a Valentine\u2019s Day card and a sweet treat to your residents<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t:<\/b> Forget your residents\u2019 pets (if you operate a pet-friendly rental property).<\/p>\n

#2 Do: Leverage your <\/b>smart lockers<\/b><\/a> to secure your delivery items, such as resident treats and gifts<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t:<\/b> Leave treats outside residents\u2019 doors.<\/p>\n

#3 Do: Include a note or card expressing your appreciation<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t<\/b> forget your contact information to foster continued communication after your scheduled Valentine\u2019s Day activity.<\/p>\n

#4 Do: Hold a \u201cGuess How Many\u201d red hearts are in the jar contest<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t:<\/b> Host a kissing booth as a Valentine\u2019s Day activity.<\/p>\n

#5 Do: Show your appreciation with words<\/b><\/p>\n

Here are a few simple ways to do this:<\/p>\n