How can I maximise the potential of my property?

A few quick top tips to help your property look at its best:

1. If it needs it, give the front door a coat of paint. 2. Fill in and redecorate any cracks to walls and ceilings. 3. Put a lock on any rear gate. 4. Spring-clean the property throughout. 5. Weed and tidy the garden. 6. Consider the layout of your rooms to maximise a feeling of space - some rooms can look much smaller when there is a lot of furniture or clutter. 7. If you are marketing a small room as a 'bedroom' it may be useful to dress it as such to demonstrate that it can indeed fit a bed. 8. Before you do any significant redecoration, discuss it with your estate agent. They may be of the opinion that it's not necessary, or advise you to stick to neutral colours. 9. Make sure the shower works and is free from mould - and perhaps consider upgrading it.