Here is the next Top Tip on Selling your home....
The great outdoors
Your home’s outside space can be a critical factor in impressing viewers and attracting healthy offers, so it’s important to maximise its appeal. You don‘t have to be an Alan Titchmarsh or a Charlie Dimmock. You just need to make it easy for people to picture themselves relaxing with friends and family on a glorious summer’s afternoon. Just like the rooms inside your home, it’s all about letting people see the possibilities.
First of all, make sure everything is neat and tidy. If the shed and fence panels are starting to peel, then £10’s worth of wood stain can put it right. And if you have a nice view, make sure it’s captured to the full. That might mean trimming large shrubs and trees, or agreeing with a neighbour to reduce the size of boundary conifers, but it’s sure to be worth the effort.
If you’re seriously overlooked by a neighbour’s property, consider planting a strategically placed “instant tree” to provide greater privacy. Trees like Photinia Red Robin can be bought and planted up to a height of around 7 metres, instantly turning an overlooked garden into a secluded oasis.
If you have a patio or decking then make sure you have attractive garden furniture to demonstrate the potential for al fresco dining, and maybe add a few pots and planters to create a distinct entertaining area. Remember, it’s all about showing people the potential.