If you have a property to sell in Croydon or South London, here’s how to improve its kerb appeal.

Make your property a home that buyers want to discover more of.

House hunters are often allowed a limited time to browse inside properties that are on sale in Croydon and the south London area, so first impressions have never counted more.

It is also believed that buyers decide to purchase a home in the first eight seconds of a viewing, so first impressions really do matter.

Boosting your home's kerb appeal is, therefore, a really important part of preparing to sell your home in Croydon or South London.

There are many relatively simple and cost-effective ways to ensure your property gives an excellent first impression to potential buyers’ whist potentially increasing its value.

Even straightforward general maintenance and tidying-up can have a significant impact on viewers, which can also save you money and prevent future problems.

Therefore, the front of your property is a good indication of what potential buyers expect beyond the front door.

If you want to impress potential buyers and speed up your sale, here are a few easy ways to improve your homes kerb appeal.

Keeping the outside of your house looking clean, neat, and well-presented will send a positive message to potential buyers as well as visitors.

Give your front door a facelift

Your front door is the main entrance to your home which can make a statement about your whole property - it determines whether or not potential buyers think it’s welcoming and well maintained.

Leaving your front door with peeling paint, dirt/dust and mouldy patches is an instant turn-off!

Painting the front door is arguably the quickest and easiest way to give your home a bright look but can set the tone for how anyone stepping over your threshold feels instantly about your home.

A fresh coat of paint adds colour and character to your home, shiny door fixtures make it look smart and cared-for, and colourful and well-maintained planters give your front entrance a loved and cared for look.

If you have a doorbell, make sure it works – if it doesn’t, do mend it or consider getting a new one as they are fairly cheap.

Your property’s exterior

A complete re-cladding, re-rendering, or repointing will have the most significant impact on your exterior, but it won’t be cheap. It could set you back several thousand pounds depending on the size of your property.

If you don’t want to spend money on repainting or repairs the exterior of your house, at the very least, ensure windows are clean and pathways clear of weeds.

Perhaps you can purchase or hire a power wash to rejuvenate your path or driveway which will instantly removing dirt, grime and stains?

Make sure any guttering and roofing issues are repaired – home buyers will check these minor issues out. Cracked tiles and leaking gutters can be a turn off for some.

Adding hedges, colourful plants, and shrubbery are other successful ways to create an inviting environment.

During the house selling process maintain your home’s kerb appeal by making a few changes and tweaks to give potential buyers the ‘wow’ factor!