Small improvements can have 'huge impact' on appeal of property

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Homeowners, including buy-to-let landlords, can enhance the appeal of a property by making small improvements.

That is according to Paul Smith, chief executive of independent estate agent haart, who suggested several ways in which a property could be made more attractive.

He said that numerous surveys had revealed that neutral colours proved most popular, adding that a weekend would give homeowners sufficient time to "freshen up a room with a lick of paint".

Mr Smith went on to advise: "Make small repairs - replacing light bulbs, fixing broken appliances and mending dripping taps and replacing cracked tiles can have a huge impact on the way your home looks and feels.

"Define your rooms: make sure your rooms all have a specific purpose. For example, a dining room should have a table and chairs. It might mean totally rearranging rooms, but it helps … [to display] your property's full potential."

He also suggested that property owners could invest in new lighting.

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