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How to sell your property

Selling property requires good preparation.

1. Clean up the property's exterior

First impressions ALWAYS matter. So spruce up your property from the outside in. Some top tips, which don't cost much, but could add value, include...

Mowing the lawn
Cleaning your windows
Getting your front door and driveway spick and span

2. Sort out the interior

Simple tasks such as tidying and decluttering – which could even make you some cash – can make your home more sellable. For example:

Ensure any features that first attracted you to the property are visible
Make your home less personal to you to encourage viewers to see themselves there
Let rooms clearly show their purpose
Hang up mirrors, especially in small areas like hallways, to add light and the illusion of space

How much should I spend on improvements?

You'll need to do your sums to work out what's worth spending money on to up the property's value and what would just be throwing cash in the trash. For example, kitchen renovations are expensive (costing on average £8,000 – and often much more), but a lick of paint and replacing cabinet handles with shiny new ones is easy and cheap.

Typically, a completely new kitchen will increase your property's value by about 4-6% and a new bathroom by 2-3%. Remember, some people want a doer-upper, so making a room your version of perfect may not be the best way to sell. However, if there are structural issues, prioritise these over any cosmetic changes as they'll be a huge deterrent to buyers.