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While it is currently a sellers’ market in London at the moment, there are always some properties that just refuse to shift.
With house prices in the capital at a record high, many homeowners are deciding to take advantage of the circumstances and sell up. But however pristine your home may be, there could be reasons why your home isn’t getting any offers.
Maybe it’s next to a busy main road, or underneath a noisy flight path, next to a rubbish dump, or any other reason that may be out of your control.
But if this is not the case, then maybe you need to rethink your selling strategy.
No one wants to drop the asking price on their property, but if you’re getting desperate to sell, it may come to that as a last-ditch solution. But you can always do things to help improve your home’s kerb appeal.
First impressions certainly do account for a lot, especially with property. The interiors may be wonderful, but if your home looks shabby from the outside, you’re already starting in a bad position.
A fresh coat of paint on your front door can make a world of difference. Classic, glossy colours such as navy blue, dark green and Downing Street black will have the broadest appeal and will make any period property look smart, while greys, taupes and even bright pastel shades are becoming increasingly popular, according to the experts.
Get your windows professionally cleaned, and inspect the window frames to see if they need to be cleaned or maintained.
Our doorsteps have become a major social asset over the last year, from applauding the NHS to socially distant doorstep catch-ups with friends and neighbours. Make your doorstep look welcoming, and maybe introduce climbing plants that can be trained over railings, fences and walls.
If you keep bikes or bins at the front of your house, think about how they make your home look. Of course, your bins have to live somewhere but consider investing in a bin store or bike shed to neaten everything up.
