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PROPERTY ADVICE


        Prepare your garden                                                                 A space for entertaining             Don’t forget about lighting – solar lights are a

                                                                                                                                 fantastic way to add some extra warmth and
                                                                                            Stylish garden furniture is a great way to
                                                                                                                                 light to your outdoor space, without having to
                                                                                            brighten  up  a  garden  space  and  will  allow
                                                                                            potential buyers to imagine relaxing and
                                                                                                                                 source.
                                                                                            hosting summer barbecues in the space.  worry about extension wires or a garden power
                                                                                            If you have a smaller garden, foldaway garden
                                                                                            furniture will maximise your space. Quick and
                        to sell before summer                                               easy to pop up when you want to enjoy an
                                                                                            afternoon outside or host guests, a compact
                                                                                            bistro table and chairs can be stored simply
                                                                                            out of sight when not in use, keeping a smaller
                                                                                            garden clutter-free. A hanging table will provide
              Looking to sell your property this summer? Make your home as
                                                                                            a petite tabletop, transforming a balcony for
            appealing as possible to potential buyers by sprucing up your garden.           spring days and summer evenings.



            s the weather gets warmer and the
            countdown to longer days begins,
       A there’s plenty of inspiration to prepare
       gardens to take centre stage when selling your
       home this summer. Even a freshly painted front
       door and some attractive pot plants can make
       all the difference.

       A garden is a big selling feature of a property
       and can be an extension to the home so
       make sure your front garden and driveway are
       presentable.                                                                                                              Bring the inside out
                                                                                                                                 Make your outdoor space as inviting as possible
       After the cold, wet and windy months your                                                                                 by adding outdoor rugs, cushions and throws.
       garden is likely in need of some TLC so it                                                                                Layering garden furniture with ceramics,
       is worth spending a day cutting the grass,                                                                                linens, cotton, metallics and glassware creates
       trimming hedges, sweeping, tidying and                                                                                    another space with a homely feeling.
       pressure washing fences and patios.
                                                                                                                                 Create zones
       Another way to keep your garden looking fresh                                                                             A great way to use garden space, however
       for  summer  is  by  pruning  your  flowers  and                                                                          small or large, is dedicating certain areas for
       plants. While some shrubs and trees will happily                                                                          specific activities. Aesthetic screening is a great
       grow unchecked, most require a little helping                                                                             way to create defined spaces while maintaining
       hand with a little cutting back or pruning.                                                                               an open feel, ensuring vital space is not wasted.
       Pruning helps restrict the size or aids growth                                                                            A seated or chill-out area can be sectioned off
       into a certain shape as well as encouraging the                                                                           from a busy decked area used for entertaining
       development of more fruit, flowers or stems.                                                                              and dining.

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