First impressions are important when selling a property, and before any buyer sets foot inside your home, they will see its exterior and the garden. Showcasing your garden in the best possible light can therefore not only ensure a sale, but add greatly to the value of the property.

Zoopla, the UK-based property portal, claims that a well-maintained garden could add as much as 10-20% to the value of a home. The garden therefore is an important selling point, especially in a sunny climate where owners are likely to spend a lot of time outdoors in the garden area.

Another real estate agency called Yopa, said, “It is well worth spending some of your time, and potentially money, on the outside of your house – particularly on the front garden. This can set first impressions and help buyers decide if they want to go any further and take a look inside the property.”

 

 

The things that give your garden the ‘Wow’ factor

Among the things that give your garden the ‘wow’ factor and add to its sales potential are a swimming pool, a gazebo or summer house, and a poolside bar. Other suggestions include a seating area with a swing-seat, apart from a dining area on the terrace.

We’d also add that the garden should look neat and tidy. Keeping it in perfect order is a constant job and one for which we are fully trained and equipped. We’d also suggest that good quality patio and garden paving – designed to create interest – should be on potential improvement lists, and the walls, fences or gates should also be in excellent condition.

 

 

Here is a word of sound advice from Ella Buchan writing for The Daily Telegraph: “Simpler gardens usually sell more easily – buyers can be put off by spaces that look fussy or tricky to maintain.”

We also like leading garden designer Jack Dunckley’s recommendation: “Make sure your garden is designed so it is balanced and feels like part of the house. A clever design will also make a garden appear larger than it is by using certain vistas and viewpoints.”

If you are considering selling your property and want to ensure that your garden is a highlight that leads to a better price and a faster sale, contact us for a consultation.