Tidy up your garden before putting your property on the market 1
There are plenty of jobs to be done both inside and outside.
Selling a car? You might service the engine, clean up the inside, polish the outside and by doing that, hopefully get a better price for it.
It's the same with houses. In fact it's the same with everything really. First impressions can make a big difference. Remember that first date?
A bright, cared for garden can make your property much more attractive and in the current economic climate, doing anything you possibly can to make your property more attractive and more appealing to buyers makes a lot of sense. There are some cheap ways to make your property more appealing to prospective buyers and there are many local companies who will make this easy for you without costing you too much money. Whether your garden is overgrown, full of weeds or just needs a quick mow-over, get out there and spend a bit of time tidying it up or giving it a quick makeover. You could even pop down the garden centre for some colourful flowers.
Cleaning up your garden is not always a fun task, since winter months and general neglect can take a significant toll. You'll have a lot more fun involving family and friends in your project. Try to get family and friends to muck in. You';ll also benefit from seeing your garden through other people's eyes.
Clean up debris. This includes branches, leaves, garden rubbish and anything else
Cut back overgrown bushes and shrubs. It’s surprising how basic pruning, lawncare and tidying up can transform your garden. It also adds value to your house and creates that ‘cared for feeling’ whether you are looking to sell or let.
Reseed any bad patches of grass. A nice looking lawn is a lot better than a muddy puddle. Cut the grass needed.
Water your garden if it is dry.
Plant flowers. They provide colour and beauty to your garden, which can really make it look nice. A few pounds spent now can look great in justv a few months when you are trying to attract buyers.
Read more: How to Clean Up Your Garden for Spring
News: Tidy your garden or else! More than 500 households must tidy their front gardens or face paying Waltham Forest Council to do it for a minimum fee of £30. After receiving 193 complaints since April, the council has decided to issue compliance notices giving people 48 hours to clean their property. If it can't be cleaned easily they face a £2,500 fine.
Information: What to do about garden furniture, patios and paths?