Summer jobs to tackle in your home when preparing to sell

It is official, summer has finally arrived in the UK! Of course, as with every year, there is no way of knowing exactly how long it will last, so take the opportunity to get those summer jobs done in your property while you can.

As soon as the temperatures rise and the rain stops, the backing soundtrack for a British summer is the gentle hum of lawnmowers and hedge trimmers. Likely, your neighbours are all out at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning, pressure washing the patio and cars, driveways, and outdoor furniture; frankly, anything that can be washed will be washed. So, here is a little handy list of the jobs that you can do now the weather's warmed to get your home looking spick and span.

Patio and driveway cleaning: This is one of those instantly satisfying tasks. Patios and driveways can get very grubby, and you might not realise how grubby they are until you start cleaning them. In just an afternoon, you could have brightened the outside space exponentially, which most definitely helps when you are trying to sell your home.

External cleaning of the property: Cobwebs, dust, and dirt accumulate over winter, so take this opportunity to brush down doors and gates and clean everything. First impressions count when you are selling your home, so don't let the first impression be of cobwebs, as this can give the impression that your home is not cared for.

Garden furniture: Al fresco dining and spending time in the garden is very important to property purchasers so, dress your gardens to show that this outdoor living is possible. Set up the furniture, remembering to clean it well after spending winter in storage. Add the cushions and maybe even an outdoor rug for an extra stylised feel. When you have your viewing appointments, set up the table with a jug of a refreshing beverage and have the parasol open to help your viewers visualise how their summer afternoons might go when they live there.

Trim the bushes: Throughout the first few months of spring and the beginning of summer, the hedges and shrubs in the garden can kickstart their growth with relish. This sudden growth period often leads to branches growing in all directions, which can look unkempt and messy. Keeping those bushes neat and tidy will make your garden seem much neater and put together.

Cut in the borders: Likewise, your lawn's grass can often grow very suddenly in the early part of spring and summer, making the edges of the borders unclear. Cutting those edges back in neatly will make the lawn appear well-maintained and put together.

Plant the seeds: If you are lucky enough to have a vegetable plot or a greenhouse, these can be very good features to highlight in the marketing materials when trying to sell your home. Lean into this opportunity by planting vegetables and plants and showing off the vegetable plot in all of its glory.

Outside space is very important to buyers when they are looking for a new home, so make sure that you present the outside as well as the inside in the very best way possible. A quick spruce up here and there could pay dividends when it comes to the value of your property and the interest of potential buyers.

If you are thinking of moving home this summer, get in touch with our team of property experts to get the ball rolling. This will allow your property marketing to include fabulous sunny photographs and video footage showcasing your gardens in all their glory.