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PROPERTY ADVICE

Small, simple ways to
Thinking of selling soon? Follow our top tips first, to add value to
add value to your home
your home without mess, stress or expense.

f you’re thinking about selling your home,
you’re probably already wondering how
Imuch your property is worth. Whatever that
figure may be, the chances are that by making
some small improvements now, you could
increase the value of your home and maximise
your selling price when the time comes to list
your property.

Yes, that’s right – you don’t have to add an
extension or do a full renovation to add value.
There are plenty of small, cheap and easy
changes that could make all the difference to
the price of your property.
We know that selling your home isn’t an
overnight decision, so if you think you might
want to take the plunge in the next few Think about the kerb appeal
months, now is an ideal time to get started.
Cleaning and tidying the outside of your
home can instantly boost its overall value,
Get rid of grotty sealant as Francesca Hill, Senior Property Valuer
Making one small change in your bathroom at Coulters, says: “It’s well-known that
could make more of an impact than you decluttering and cleaning your property
may think. Tzana Webster, Sales Director is vital when marketing it, however the
at Watermans Legal, explains: “Get rid of exterior can often be neglected. Many
mouldy, gross and grotty sealant around owners no longer notice the exterior
the bath or shower tray. It’s such a cheap of their property; buyers on the other
and easy thing to repair that will not only hand can be strongly influenced by first
make a massive difference to the look of impressions. Whether it’s the front garden
the bathroom, but it can also make a big or the communal stairwell, it’s important
difference with your Home Report surveyor. that you pay attention to the view buyers
A surveyor will note that worn sealant can see as they approach your property.”
lead to water spillage, which can cause rot
or damp behind the shower tray or bath Repainting your front door and
panels, which can put buyers on edge. If it’s choosing a stylish and welcoming
not mouldy, the surveyor won’t comment colour can help to create a fantastic
and you have a very happy Home Report, first impression for both your surveyor
with lots of ‘category ones’!”. and prospective buyers.

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