Secret tricks to make your house sell for more

From hiring a home stager to adding greenery, expert tips on how to get the best price for your property

- Charlotte Duck

Rightmove is predicting property transactions wil l be up in 2025, to 1.15 million, but the number of properties estate agents have on their books is at a 10-year high. It’s still very much a buyers’ market and making your home stand out has never been so important.

“The vast majority of buyers today want a home that’s ready to live in. The idea of putting their own stamp on something might sound nice in theory, but in practice, most people don’t have the time, energy or budget for major renovations,” says Sarah Walker of Walker Hall Estate Agents. “A beautifully presented property can command anywhere from 10 to 15 per cent more than one that feels tired or unloved.”

As well as realising a higher price, done-up properties sell faster, so what can you do to make sure your home is looking its best?

FIX SMALL ISSUES

You might have lived with that dodgy handle or broken drawer, but it could put off a would-be buyer and suggest your home isn’t well maintained. If you don’t have the time, make a list of jobs and get a handyman in to whiz through them.

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