{"id":21844,"date":"2020-04-21T10:17:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T10:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=21844"},"modified":"2020-04-21T10:17:03","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T10:17:03","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-house-for-the-property-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-prepare-your-house-for-the-property-market\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare Your House for the Property Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to sell your property, the chances are you\u2019re also after some quick-win ways to boost the potential sale price you can achieve when it finally goes up on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieving a healthy sale value can alleviate financial stress during your move, give you the funds to make your next home your own and even provide the funds to enjoy a relaxing holiday once the busy moving period is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing your house for the property market can take numerous forms\u2014some require more work than others, but almost everything you do will improve saleability and lead to a healthy return on investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog post, Refresh Interiors share their advice on preparing your house for the property market, including the most financially rewarding options to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your space to its full potential<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to move in the foreseeable future, the chances are you don\u2019t want to carry out any structural changes or complex building work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these cases, making the most of the space you have is vital. Wth a little imagination or the help of a professional, you can reinvent your home and make it an attractive option for prospective buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Changing a room\u2019s layout &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply removing, adding and repositioning furniture in a room can improve its appearance, create a sense of space and increase functionality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Divide spaces &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general rule is more bedrooms equal higher value in property valuation. If you have an overly large bedroom that could be split with a simple partition wall to make two smaller ones, this could add thousands to the price you achieve.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make new spaces<\/strong> &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A real life magic trick, it is possible to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make new spaces in your home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Optimising every nook to its full potential might need the help of an architect, but it can add a new functional space to your property that adds interest. From a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home office in your loft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gym under the stairs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the possibilities are endless.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing kerb appeal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Don\u2019t judge a book by its cover\u2019 is a saying we\u2019ve all heard. But when it comes to the property market, this is the first thing prospective buyers will do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And they\u2019re well within their right to do so. The curb appeal of a home is the first impression visitors and passersby have and can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affect its value by thousands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while the style of your property might be set in stone, there\u2019s other simple ways that the exterior view of your property can be improved:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-pointing bricks or repainting rendering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning gutters, fascias and windows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and\/or replacing roof tiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painting or replacing your front door<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new garden design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure washing walkways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lawn in order<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Converting unused spaces<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve mentioned making the most out of the space in your home. And while it might be easy to see areas for improvement in your current living area, it\u2019s easy to forget about other spaces which can be better used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spaces such as lofts and garages are often forgotten, becoming glorified storage areas which have wasted potential. While storage space is a must for any functional property and undoubtedly a strong selling point, loft conversions can add anything from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refreshinteriorsuk.co.uk\/top-loft-conversion-ideas-for-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21% to 24.5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the value of a property, while high spec garage conversion can see a similar return.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren\u2019t making full use of these large spaces, converting them is a worthwhile investment, with the floorspace in your property directly influencing value. From additional bedrooms in a loft space to extended kitchens or home gyms in your garage, transforming these areas of the home can increase their potential, make them an attractive option for more could-be buyers and increase the price you can achieve for your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding final touches<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding final touches to your home might seem like wasted time and money, but it can be the deciding factor in whether a prospect wants to sign on the dotted line and makes you a good offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New build developers bring in interior designers to dress their show homes because the final touches will help prospective buyers see the potential of a space and view it as somewhere they can call home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although hiring an interior designer to get your home ready for sale might be a little extravagant, buying a few new decor items isn\u2019t. From new lighting which adds to the ambiance of a room to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feature mirrors <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that create a sense of open space, decor\u2014even though it doesn\u2019t come with the house\u2014can play a big part in making a sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re preparing your house for the property market, you need to make changes which boost buyer interest and will create a worthwhile return on investment. From receiving interest as soon as your property\u2019s put on the market to achieving your asking price, these home improvements are tried, tested and proven to work.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to sell your property, the chances are you\u2019re also after some quick-win ways to boost the potential sale price you can achieve when it finally goes up on the market. 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