Do you know where you can penny pinch?

Do you know where you can penny pinch?

Michael Bruce, CEO of hybrid estate agency Purplebricks.com, shares his tips for how to save money when selling your property.

Shop around

Whilst it’s always easier to pay for the first surveyor that comes your way, invest time exploring and researching your options when it comes to the necessary expenses such as legal fees, surveyors and even moving costs. Instead of booking a removal team, find a good deal on a hire van, source second hand boxes and move yourself.

Pay a set price for your estate agent

Using an online estate agent means that you pay a set fee which is significantly lower than the average estate agent fee of over £5,000. At Purplebricks we charge just £665 and for that you get access to a unique online system, our local property experts and listings on all the big portals like RightMove and Zoopla.

Cut back on your monthly outgoings

Making cut backs is crucial. Keeping on top of endless outgoings is hard work but evaluating your lifestyle and making small changes can be invaluable.  As an example, cut down on eating out and entertain at home – any money saved can go towards moving costs.  Planning meals for the week ahead means you only buy exactly what you need and nothing goes to waste, every penny saved counts

Give your home real appeal

When selling your home it’s all about appealing to the buyer. Create an illusion of space by removing obstacles that divide your house up, paint the walls in light colours to make the room feel brighter, and reflective surfaces are an easy win for any house looking to impress. First impressions really are everything.

Invest in well-designed storage

Wardrobe space will always be a big draw for buyers, especially when it’s included in the purchase price. By including well-designed storage options, the buyer can easily see how much space they’ll have for their own possessions and it will make them feel confident that a room won’t need to be swallowed by large items of furniture.

Make the most of outside space

A garden, patio or balcony can be a great selling point. Invest time and even a small amount of money into sprucing up any outdoor space you have. Pot plants can instantly make a small space look more idyllic, and for a larger space, make sure nothing is looking too overgrown, as this will just make the space look and feel smaller.

 


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