How to make your home stand out (in all the right ways) to potential buyers

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Gardens, kitchens and bathrooms are key for 2022 when it comes to enhancing your home for prospective buyers, it seems.

The spring property surge has begun, and if you are planning to sell a property, a freshening up could make all the difference.

New research has shown that the aspects Brits find most appealing when viewing a property, are:

Private outdoor space (52 per cent)
New kitchen (51 per cent)
New bathroom (42 per cent)
Natural daylight (42 per cent)
Clean and tidy home (28 per cent)
Nicely decorated (26 per cent)
Freshly painted walls (20 per cent)
Neutral colours (19 per cent)
New flooring (15 per cent)
Modern appliances (12 per cent)

More than half of those surveyed find private outdoor space to be the most attractive feature when looking for a home to buy.

If you don't have significant private outdoor space, think about adding fencing, hedges, trees, and tall flowers to far-reaching areas – both optimising the space and adding to privacy.

More than half of people also claimed a new kitchen was what they look for most when viewing a property, with new appliances another attractive feature.

A further 42 per cent found a new bathroom to be the most appealing feature.

If you haven’t the funds to refurbish your entire kitchen or bathroom before you sell, there are still ways to give your space more impact with a touch-up.

A fresh lick of paint has a great effect, or stick-on tiles in the kitchen or bathroom can help modernise it. Check for any rust or mould and ensure this is eradicated before viewings.

Natural daylight came in fourth position, with 42 per cent claiming this is a deciding factor to them when viewing a home.