If you’ve been thinking about selling your property in South Wales, it’s
likely that you may wish to delay putting it on the market in the short term.

Here at Moving You we totally understand that, but you can use the extra
time you have right now to get your property market-ready so that when the time
comes, your property can go straight to market and achieve a quick sale.

Like many people, you may have unfortunately found yourself being forced
into self-isolation during this dreadful and unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

As businesses close and the usual social haunts are on lockdown, you
will find yourself with more time on your hands. Time you would usually spend
travelling to the office or just being out and about or at the gym, pub or
restaurant.

A few short weeks ago, the thought of a couple of uninterrupted weeks on
the sofa would have sounded super appealing, but right now, due to the
circumstances, we are all wishing things were back to normal.

The boredom can set in pretty quickly when you are confined to your
home, as can anxiety and fear, so it’s important to keep yourself busy.

So, with this in mind, to relieve your boredom, we’ve put together our
top seven list of things you can do whilst self-isolating that will be
beneficial to the future sale of your property.

1.Clear
out the clutter

You know that cupboard, the one where you keep the plastic boxes? Clear
it out, rip it apart. No-one needs 76 tupperware boxes, most without lids or
ones that don’t fit, or empty Chinese takeaway cartons that you’ve kept because
‘they might be useful’. Bin them and rejoice in having an organised drawer full
of tubs with lids that do fit. And whilst you’re at it, why not take a tip from
Marie Kondo and cull your pantry, wardrobes and clothes or re-arrange your
furniture to make your rooms look bigger and more inviting.

2.Touch
up your paintwork

A coat of paint can work wonders for freshening up your home, making it
appear brighter and cleaner. If you are self-isolating and have no way of
purchasing paint, take a look in your shed or garage! Most of us have forgotten
paint pots stored there, even if it’s just a tin of white gloss – that’s good
enough to touch up the skirting boards or banisters which will go some way to
presenting your home in a good light.

3.Clean
your windows

A sparkling set of windows will instantly allow more light to flood into
your home, making it brighter and more welcoming. Make sure you clean windows
thoroughly on the inside and the outside. You’ll need to put some elbow grease
into it to avoid nasty smears, but consider it a home workout as well. Every
cloud and all that!

4. Give
your entire home a deep clean

It’s important your home is ‘lived in’ and isn’t treated like a
showhome, but of course, living in a home means that carpets get dirty,
surfaces get dusty and light switches get sticky, so give your home a really
thorough deep clean. This is more important than ever at this time but is a
task you should do regularly anyway. Clean your toilets, wipe down all
surfaces, mop the floors, clean rugs and scrub bathrooms to ensure that your
property is in pristine, clean condition.

5. Check
all your lightbulbs

It’s easy to overlook dead lightbulbs around the house, particularly
those used in ‘the big light’ as many of us never use the harsh overhead lights
in our homes, preferring the more ambient use of side lamps. So, systematically
walk through your property and check every light and lamp to ensure they are
all working. If they are not and you have spare lightbulbs available, replace
them immediately. If not, make a list so that you can purchase bulbs when you
are able to get to the shops.

6.Fix
anything that is broken!

Now is the perfect time to finish those DIY jobs you’ve been putting
off. A well-maintained house lets potential buyers know that it’s ‘well cared
for’ and this is a fantastic attribute that buyers can pick-up on.

By making sure your property is well maintained you reduce the chances
of a potential buyer making a low offer simply due to the fact that they see
niggly jobs as a problem and a hassle to get done themselves, even if it’s only
something simple such as a cracked floor tile or ugly pipework that needs
boxing in. If you have unfinished jobs, make them good now so that your
property is presented at its best and in a completed state.

7.
Weed the garden and plant some flowers

In these challenging times we all need a bit of colour in our lives, so
go outside, get some fresh air and make sure your garden is neat and tidy. Pull
up all the weeds, mow the grass, trim hedges, prune trees – after all, summer
is coming! Scrub down your garden furniture and then plant some seeds so that
in the coming months you will have introduced some welcome colourful flowers
into your garden!

We will undoubtedly face some tough times in the coming weeks, so we at
Moving You urge you to stay safe, use your time wisely and of course contact us
on 03334041188 or info@moving-you.co.uk should you have any property
related questions. We are ready, when you are.

We take the health and safety of our staff and clients seriously and
have taken steps to ensure everyone stays safe at this difficult time.  We
hope to continue operating as normal as possible through the coming period and
will keep you updated.