Not only is January, traditionally, a fantastic month to prepare your property for a February sale, with the Christmas holidays behind you, but we are currently in a particularly active period. We have been registering buyers every week so far this year now Mortgage Rates have started to come down.
According to Rightmove they have recorded the biggest “ New Year Bounce “ since 2016 and demand from buyers increased by 55% this month, compared to the two weeks before Xmas Falling.
Mortgage rates are not only the reason for increased demand. With our focus being mainly on St John’s Wood, Regents Park and Prime Central London, overseas cash buyers are also looking for property to buy in these solid by to rent areas, as the conversion rate to the weak Pound is giving them automatic savings.
Please speak to Lewis Green directly, should you be considering a sale of your property, to discuss how we can assist. We offer excellent professional photography, floor plans, videos and maximum exposure on all the main property portals as well as social media platforms. So you can leave it all to us, to ensure your property maximises its sales potential.
So, what can you do? Here are some tips...
Outdoor living spaces
The area is predominantly apartments without gardens so if you are fortunate enough to be in a house or garden flat, entice buyers by showing them a vision of all-year-round outdoor living. This will give a superb additional unique selling point. Perhaps an outdoor fire or stove, some chairs, and a few logs. The leaves have long since been swept up, and if things appear tidy and serene, it might move buyers to buy. If they see outdoor winter living as well as a vision of the summer before and after the sun goes down, then perhaps they will move quickly.
Create a cosy and warm atmosphere
If this warm and wonderful atmosphere is also captured inside, then you are onto a winner. Offer proof of the coming spring with flowers or plants. A fire that is clearly in use and a living room that is in order (and lived in) will undoubtedly make potential buyers feel at home.
An early spring clean
It might not be spring yet, but that’s no excuse to give your home a good spring clean. If you do nothing else, your property will sell itself if it looks clean and well cared for. Combined with some of the other steps you can take, a speedier sale is almost certain.
Give your own home a house inspection
Empathise with your potential buyer and have a good walk through your house with your phone, taking pictures of anything that might need attention or dissuade a potential buyer. Even if you started this process last year, you are almost guaranteed to find areas that need painting, repairing, or replacing. If you start this process in January, then the clock is ticking and it's best to prioritise the various jobs you find. Ask yourself if you will get your money back if you find something that involves spending significant amounts of money, or if you can improve something that does not involve large injections of cash.
Relax
When all this is done, just sit back and let your house sell itself! The hard work is done, so enjoy the proof of all your hard work during the time you have left together because it won't be long until you will be on the move!
Looking to sell swiftly? Contact us to see how we can help.
