8 of the most important value additions to your home before listing

These include: 

1.     Ensure that regular maintenance to the property is undertaken at all times.

2.     Repair “small problems” like roof tiles, leaking taps and gutters and replace bulbs in light fixtures and vanities.

3.     Ideally you should have a maintenance plan which is regularly actioned to ensure that you don’t fall behind with minor (but important) repair work.

4.     Check things like peeling paint, roof leaks, cracked tiles, cracks in plaster, damp, leaking toilets, broken cupboard latches, leaking gutters and broken fascia boards, silicone around baths and showers, light bulbs and cracked windows before show days. If these are in a bad condition it could create a bad first impression.

5.     Replace outdated fittings from time to time, like upgrading door handles, light switches and light fittings.

6.     Keep the driveway neat and tidy at all times and consider minor renovations if necessary.

7.     Maintain the garden and make sure that the lawn is mowed regularly. The swimming pool should be clean and the water clear.

8.     Carpets should be cleaned on a regular basis to avoid unpleasant smells, especially if you allow pets in the home.