26/01/2022
4 things East London homeowners can do that will get you the best price for your home in 2022
If you are looking to move home in 2022, you need to plan to ensure you get the best price for your East London home.
Evidence from the Land Registry shows us that most East London buyers and sellers put their home onto the market in January and February, then sell in those early Spring months and plan their move around Easter or just afterwards.
With local odd job people, building contractors, painters, decorators and other allied building trades being in short supply since lockdown, you need to start planning now and getting these people booked in now to ensure you don't miss out
So, what are the critical things you should consider
1. Paint
Getting a fresh lick of paint on both the interior and exterior of your home will not only freshen up the space but make a good impression on potential buyers – letting them know that the home has been well-taken care of.
2. Carpets
If your carpets are more than ten years old, you need to seriously consider replacing them or at least have them professionally cleaned. Not because they are dirty – it will just bring them back to life when viewers come and see your home. If you are considering changing carpets, a little tip is to go for mid-range carpet and top of the range underlay. It's what the new home builders do. It keeps the costs down yet gives a great impression.
3. De-Clutter
All of us are guilty of hoarding a few things during the lockdown. People don't want to see that when they come round your home, so now is as great a time as any to get a deep clean in and clear out any clutter or other no longer wanted items from your home. This will save you time later and give you a fresh home—deep dive into all rooms, not just major living areas.
4. Garden
With the winter months upon us, you want to make sure that you have sufficiently winterised your East London home. By removing dead branches, sticks and other garden refuse and debris, you will be providing added protection to your garden landscape to protect against any plants getting crushed or damaged by winter winds picking up stray debris. Protecting your garden in the Winter ensures fresh, beautiful blooms come Springtime.
Have a local property expert give you up to date appraisal of your home
Getting a local East London estate agency in to do a professional valuation of your home can be vital, as this will not only give you a realistic idea of what to expect in the current East London housing market, but we can can also make recommendations on any other things you might do to ensure you get the best price and fast sale for your home.
These are just some of the things we would recommend getting your home ready for a Spring Sale.
Have you started any of these actions yet?
Feel free to contact us on 020 7791 1210 or send us an email on [email protected] for more information
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