How to make your home more desirable
Make your home irresistible to buyers in a tough market with property expert Sofie Allsopp’s sound advice
Tackle home repairs
Badly or half-done DIY jobs could affect the saleability and asking price of your home. A handyman will do home-improvement jobs such as painting and putting up shelves. They charge an hourly rate (around £20), a day rate (around £120), or a fixed price for the job - find one in your area at ratedpeople.com.
Sophie's verdict
Botched or unfinished DIY can be very off-putting to buyers, as they'll think it will cost a lot of money to put right, so sort it out now.
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