Once the summer holidays are over and the children are back at school, we often see a surge in buyers and tenants recommitting to the hunt for their ideal home.

However, with the market gradually cooling on the approach to Christmas, the sooner you get your property market-ready to sell or secure a tenant, the better. With that in mind, here are our top tips for staging your home for success.

Ensure a great first impression

Your property’s exterior is the first thing viewers will see, so clear the driveway, spruce up the hedges, and consider a new lick of paint to refresh the frontage. Display your home as clutter-free and inviting.

Get the interior ship shape

Now that the summer chaos is behind us, concentrate on deep-cleaning carpets, refreshing paintwork, and tidying and simplifying every room. Oh, and don’t forget those pesky autumnal cobwebs!

Maximise light and warmth

Darker, shorter days can leave your home looking dull. To counteract this, clean your windows and cover dark corners with lamps, spotlights, and brighter bulbs. Fairy lights are a great way to add depth and character to any room.

Don’t neglect the garden

As your summer blooms fade, your garden can appear drab and uninviting. While you can’t change the season, you can clear away dead plants, rake leaves, and prune back overgrowing plants to showcase your garden’s summer potential.