Buying and Renovating Tips

[Danzo]

I advocate that all Homeowners have a Regulated Builder undertake an Unbiased Independent Home Inspection, as Surveyors can be scoundrals and often work against the Prpoerty Seller. A Pre Sale Home Inspection would enable the Homeowner to get everything shipshap before the dreaded Surveyor gets his hands on your property!
Danzo

[Susana S]

It all comes down to planning doesn't it? And being realistic. Buying a house is the biggest purchase most people ever make, so thinking things through and not just jumping in with the heart is good advice. No one wants to end up with a lemon.

[jonathanmilson]

nice tips dear. i think it is very helpful post to those people which is interested in property business......

[Debra Ball]

Selling tips

Making your sale a success

First impressions are vital when selling your property, we have devised a list of helpful hints on making your sale a success. We want the potential purchasers to feel like your home will be their new home.
It might sound obvious, but the cleaner and tidier your house is, the better chance you have of selling your home.

• Mow the lawns and make sure the gardens are tidy.
• Flowering hanging baskets and pots look attractive and welcoming and are well worth the investment.
• Ensure all paintwork is in good condition, particularly paying attention to the entrance door to your home. If necessary give a quick coat.
• Spring clean your home and keep it tidy when conducting a viewing.
• Your kitchen is the heart of your home, which means no washing up left on the drainer and a sparkling cooker.
• Make sure carpets and floors are vacuumed and swept.
• Ensure bedrooms are tidy and beds are made, especially children's.
• Your bathroom should be gleaming; it is one of the rooms which can really help make an impression.
• Neutral colours and de-cluttering rooms will promote a sense of space.
• Pay attention to smells, because potential purchasers will when viewing your home. It sounds obvious, but a pleasant smelling home with the aroma of fresh fragranced flowers, air fresheners, pot pourri or a pot of coffee is much more likely to appeal to buyers. If you put in a little effort you could make a tremendous difference when it comes to marketing your home.

In preparation gather all paperwork together making a portfolio in readiness for a serious potential purchaser who may want to see them. E.g. EPCs, utility bills, and any guarantees of any works that have been undertaken on your property.
When taking a picture of the front view of your property it is advisable to remove any cars, caravans etc from the driveway that may be obstructing the view of your home.
Be vigilant when giving people information and arranging viewings.
Most people contacting you will genuinely be interested in buying your home. When arranging a viewing, ensure you do not to tell anyone exactly when your home will be empty. When someone is viewing your home, it is advisable to have someone with you and to ensure all valuables are out of sight.
Always take the full details of people, who view your home, including their: -

1. Name
2. Address
3. Contact telephone numbers including a landline telephone number

When conducting a viewing take control by giving the potential viewers a tour around your home. Point out all the positive points of your home, after all no one knows your home better than you do.

[Mike-P-J]

Are there any good websites out there on property renovations??

[jenny12]

Hello Friends..........

Great tips.Thanks for sharing such wonderful tips with all of us.Keep sharing more tips in the future.

Have a nice time ahead.

Thanks

[robinsonstellar]

Three years back we too purchased a property and it was not too costly, asking price was also affordable so we started deal and the deal was done at the lower price that the asking price.

But when we shifted to this house then gradually we came to know that the home needs a lot of renovation and restructuring, like the the roof of two rooms started leaking after some time.

Almost all handles and knobs of the wardrobe, cupboard doors, kitchen door handles, and main gate door handles.

I had to paint the entire house again to give a new look,initially we thought the budget would not go long but slowly slowly it went high and we had to spent much more on the house renovation.

It is better to make budget for the renovation separately.Other wise we get a big shock in the form of big expenditure.

[dazarooney]

Originally Posted by robinsonstellar

Three years back we too purchased a property and it was not too costly, asking price was also affordable so we started deal and the deal was done at the lower price that the asking price.

But when we shifted to this house then gradually we came to know that the home needs a lot of renovation and restructuring, like the the roof of two rooms started leaking after some time.

Almost all handles and knobs of the wardrobe, cupboard doors, kitchen door handles, and main gate door handles.

I had to paint the entire house again to give a new look,initially we thought the budget would not go long but slowly slowly it went high and we had to spent much more on the house renovation.

It is better to make budget for the renovation separately.Other wise we get a big shock in the form of big expenditure.

Indeed, it's always best to be prepared to budget a bit more just in case you find a problem.

[maxxypane]

Well, I'm thinking about to renovating my old house. Soon be moving to new place, and it is important for me to get everything properly and guidance are needed here to keep everything properly and well managed. These information will be very helpful to me. Thanks.

[Jamesh247]

We had a very limited budget to prepare our house for sale last year so declutter, some painting (especially front door) then my boss suggested a wood-burner. It sounded a bridge too far but we are convinced it made the difference in this almost unsellable market.

For around £300 we bought a great wood-burner that transformed the atmosphere of our lounge/house. We have now bought a second one for our new house (cottage) from the same company - Saltfire woodburning stoves. Why didn't we do it years ago!

James