Home improvements to avoid ahead of moving home

If you’ve recently put your home on the market in Bournemouth, Poole or elsewhere in the South West – or you’re thinking of doing so – you might be tempted to carry out some home improvements to help you find a buyer. However, as the Express recently pointed out, not all home improvements are beneficial if you’re hoping to sell.

So, if you’re planning to move, or want to make your home more saleable, what should you avoid doing before you put your property on the market?

Top of the list is painting. While you might want to touch up any scuff marks on the walls, there’s no need to go all out and give every room a fresh coat of paint. It’s highly likely that the new owners will want to put their own stamp on the property, so you can save both your time and your money by sticking to the bare minimum of touch ups.

At Removals Unlimited, we know all too well how much there is to do before you move to a new abode, so we’re all for keeping extra tasks to a minimum. We can even take some of the work, like packing, off of your hands too. Our full packing service means just that – our experienced packers and movers will carefully box up all of your belongings, ready for your move, saving you time and hassle in the process.

Another area to leave well alone if you’re moving out is the flooring. Much like the colour of the walls, this is a very personal choice. What’s more, flooring can be expensive, so you’ll be better off if you save your money and focus on the flooring you’d like in your new home in Winton, Westbourne, Charminster, Southbourne or elsewhere in Bournemouth.

However, there are some tasks you can carry out that could not only make your home more appealing to prospective buyers, but add a substantial amount to the figure you’re offered. Tidying up your garden is one of the best things you can do, according to an article shared by Yahoo! Finance.

In fact, making sure your lawn is mown and that your plants are in good condition and tidy could see you add between 10–15% to the value of your home. So, while it’s not worth spending lots of time sprucing up the inside of your property, it certainly appears that it’s worth spending a bit of time and money making sure the outdoor areas look as good as possible.

Depending on the size of your outdoor space and where you’re moving to next, you could even invest in pieces you can take with you when you go. For instance, some well-placed potted plants and new garden furniture could make your current garden look fantastic, and they’ll likely fit in well in your new abode too.

Our team of movers will happily pack up your garden furniture, as well as potted plants, and ensure that all of your garden accessories arrive safely at your new home in the South West or further afield.

If you have items in your garden that you would like us to pack and move, just make sure you let us know when we carry out our free survey of your property so we can ensure this is included in your bespoke quote for our removals services.