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EXPERT ADVICE

Freshen up your grouting Make eco-friendly improvements
Nobody wants to look at a potential More and more buyers are looking
home that contains dirty grout in for environmentally friendly homes
kitchens and bathrooms. It’s an important to help with the climate crisis, not to mention
detail that can be easily overlooked if you’ve the rising bill costs, and the rating your home
been living in your home for a while, but it’s receives on its EPC certificate can certainly
something potential buyers tend to notice impact its valuation. Making as many eco-
right away. A surveyor will note that worn friendly changes as possible in your home
sealant can lead to water spillage, which can can make all the difference when it comes
cause rot or damp behind the shower tray or to selling. Try switching lightbulbs for smart
bath panels, which can put buyers on edge. LED lighting and improve insulation where
The good news is that it’s quick, inexpensive, you can - you don’t need to install expensive
and easy to clean. Hot water, baking soda, and solar panels or electric car charging points to
an old toothbrush will get rid of dirty grout and make your home more appealing, but every
make your tiles or bathroom edges look as little helps.
good as new in no time.

Give your kitchen a quick Make it bright and beautiful
makeover Give your house a big clear out
As one of the standout rooms in and spring clean; make it sparkle!
a property, it’s essential to ensure that your This is one area where attention to detail
kitchen is at its best. Declutter all surfaces, is vital. You want your home to stand out
give tired looking cabinets a freshen up with a to potential buyers as much as possible, so
lick of paint, fix broken or worn-down handles make sure the windows are washed inside
and clean the floor thoroughly. Instantly, and out, any cobwebs are cleared, skirting
your kitchen will appear brighter and more boards are dusted, chrome taps and
appealing, therefore increasing the overall mirrors are polished, fridges are cleaned
value of your property. out and deodorised, and fresh towels are
hung up in bathrooms and kitchens.

Highlight a sunny spot in your
garden
South-facing gardens are often If you are ready to sell your property, we can help
considered the most desirable, but not every you through each stage of the process. From getting
home is fortunate enough to have one. If Looking for your property valued and appointing a solicitor estate
your garden faces a different direction, you more advice agent, to looking at mortgage options and preparing
can still enhance its appeal by focusing on when selling your home for sale, ESPC is ready to help. Begin your
the areas that receive the most sunlight journey of selling your property in Scotland with
throughout the day. Highlight these sunny your home? confidence. Request a free home valuation today and
spots with furniture, decorations such as fairy let ESPC and our network of solicitor estate agents
lights or ornaments, and plants to showcase assist you every step of the way.
your garden as a valuable outdoor asset,
regardless of its orientation.

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