Date Published 09 April 2021
What NOT to Do with Your Garden When Selling a Property in Poole
Although we've had a cold snap across the UK recently, people's minds are turning towards spending more time outside.
One of the legacies of the lockdowns is having a garden, or at the very least access to outside space, is now towards the top of many peoples new home wish lists.
There is plenty of information online about making the most of any garden, but we think it is
essential you also know what NOT to do.
Below are four things to avoid doing with your garden if you are thinking of selling in Poole.
1) Plant Life – Don't leave last year's dead plants in the garden. Sounds obvious, but many
sellers overlook this – but buyers notice it.
2) Narrow Paths – You may love the way your pot plants line the garden path. But it can make
your garden feel smaller than it is. Consider putting pot plants around the perimeter as this
can give a feeling of more space rather than less.
3) A Lick of (Neutral) Paint – A fresh coat of paint adds new life to pretty much anything,
indoors or out. But avoid garish colours like yellow and purple when painting the fences.
Think neutral, traditional outdoor colours to make things easier on the eye of prospective
buyers.
4) Think Safety – A real simple thing to do, but it'ss often overlooked. When putting your home
on the market, don't ignore little trip hazards like a hose pipe across a path or that pot plant
that all visitors seem to stub their toe on. You want buyers to remember how attractive your
property is, not that they slipped or tripped over.
Thanks for reading and if you have any questions on how to prepare your home and garden for sale this summer, we'd love to help you. Call us on 01202 621900
