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People will often judge your property on first impressions - so make them count: A nicely kept front garden and a well looked after front door make a good first impression Be tidy: less clutter creates a feeling of more space Have the carpets cleaned Wash old paintwork with soda soap Eradicate strong food or pet smells which can be off-putting. Visitors notice fresh smells, homely smells like coffee or bread Make sure the kitchen and its appliances and the bathroom are clean Cheer up tiles with a tile grout whitener Clear the garage and put your car outside Put away all valuables safely - just in case Mirrors can help to make rooms look larger Clean the loft or attic space Keep a file of information for potential buyers on the upkeep of the property and on the local amenities, including: Utility bills Recent surveys Any remaining work guarantees such as those for damp proofing, woodworm, roofs and other maintenance. Land boundary information Local newspapers and school and health information ILocal information on things such as shopping, leisure activities and days out near the area. The history of the house Anything else your surveyor or estate agent may suggest
It might be love at first sight with the home you've just found, but let your head guide your heart. Here are some ways to make sure they both agree: Visit the property at different times of the day: morning, afternoon and night Get a list of what is important to you and tick things off for each property you view. You might want to rate each property and compare scores. Walk or drive past the outside of the property before booking to see it. You often make a decision before walking through the door Check the outside of the property carefully, looking for broken or missing tiles, breaks in guttering and environmental factors such as litter and noise Ask to see any guarantees and bills (ask the agent in advance for the vendor to prepare these documents) View the property with the vendor/agent and then on your own Always ask to see the attic or loft space.Look over any flat roofs to check for water collecting Check the plumbing by turning the taps on, flushing loos and seeing how long it takes for hot water to come through.
Young children need a space that doubles up as a warm, cosy bedroom by night and a spacious, uncluttered playroom by day. But, as Donna Hardie reveals, you don't necessarily need a large space to make it a fun space. More importantly, make sure their environment is bright, creative and fun; they'll enjoy it so much they'll never be under your feet again!
Q: I have got a small front bedroom where my five-year-old sleeps and plays. It is very dark in need of a revamp - something fresh and bright. A: It's best to keep your child's room fresh, light and airy and to avoid anything too over the top, fussy or patterned on the walls and the floor. If you have too much going on in a small, tight space, clashing patterns will just add to the sense of confinement. Primary colours can be fun in a larger space, but heavy colour will almost certainly overwhelm a smaller room. If your child is a girl, pick two colours such as a powder pink (all young girls love pink!) and a soft, vanilla yellow and paint alternate walls in these pretty ice-cream shades. If your child is a boy, swap the pink shade for a sky blue. If you would like to carpet the floor, keep it light - a cream or biscuit colour will go with anything. Then add a rug that coordinates with your colour scheme, this will create a cosy atmosphere. Bare floorboards are even more successful when it comes to creating an illusion of space. Sand them down and wash them with diluted white emulsion paint or with solid white specialist floor paint. Add a sheepskin rug over the top for comfort. You need as much light as possible to come in through the window, so avoid any heavy drapes or curtains. Instead, add a cheap and cheerful white roller blind for privacy and layer some pretty voiles over the top. Cox & Cox have a fantastic variation on this theme - white organdie tab top curtains with pockets where your child can stash their favourite keepsakes. They cost £24 for a pair; contact Cox & Cox on (0870) 442 4787 for more information. If space is really tight, keep all wall space free of clutter and instead add clever details to the back of the door, for example, use blackboard paint to create a practical memo board. If you're struggling for storage space, install shelving around the room just below the ceiling height for any items that aren't used daily. For everyday items that your child needs to get to, invest in clever storage solutions such as an under-the-bed storage trunk on castors. The single quilt cover set pictured is Hetty and costs £25 from Dorma, contact them on (0161) 251 4400 for more details.
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