10 Ways to Make Your Property ‘Stand Out’!

how to increase your curb appeal

We all like to stand out from the crowd and we do so for many different reasons. When it comes to property we might keeping up with the Joneses or we might be looking to sell at the best price – What can we do to increase the appeal and attraction of our property?

Front Gardens: Are you making the most of the area that you have and especially for displaying colour and attraction? Can a plain lawn have an added beds to contain blooming flowers from Spring to Autumn? Can your front garden look more appealing with a touch of landscaping or a garden designer lending a hand?

Front Doors: Is your front door rather tired? Can a touch of paint or even a change make a big difference? One of the biggest attractions of a property, and especially those property on the street or just off road in clear view, is the entrance, ie the front door. Most people’s focus when entering your property and the first memory made is via the front door, it’s where you meet and greet those entering.

Windows: The quality of your windows, and especially as there are likely to be multiple in public view, can really effect the appeal of your property. One thing is investing in the quality and design though also consider that they are the visible entrance to your home from the outside. Think about quality blinds or curtains, maybe some visual eye-catching detail to include flower displays, lighting, ceramics and more.

Repair and Maintenance: The worst thing is to show disrepair outside your property as it is likely that people will think that this trend will continue inside. From weeds to rubbish, broken slabs to gates off hinges, the front of the property is the first place that people will judge on the quality and certainly the only place which would catch the eye. Be honest with yourself, stand outside your property and pick out all those less than perfect areas which can be improved on.

Vehicles: I agree that not all of us will have that luxury sportscar outside on the drive way neither that super yacht, but if we have an old banger or two and a spillage of oil here and there then for sure we will be omitting all the negatives. Try to keep your vehicles clean and tidy, neatly parked and in tune (if you can) with the local community standards. “I am not a car person so this isn’t the easiest topic to master!“.

House Names: It is totally legal to name your property (you need to register this update with the post office so they can update their systems and check for any name conflicts with your local authority). Naming a property from a cute cottage name to a bold and prestigious naming of central urban property, a name can add a touch of class. “I once changed our property from 2 Church View to Spring Cottage, Church View – This increased interest in the property when it came to selling“.

Patio: Will your property benefit visually with a canopy to further increase the focus on the entrance point of the house? If your property is rather plain on the front then an added patio, porch or canopy could really make a big difference.

Lighting: From those on the front garden wall to those which highlight the house itself, lighting can have a real positive on the visuals (evening time) on your property. The better quality lighting you have then the better you will enhance the visual appeal of your property.

Security: Any property in any region is recommended to consider security and sometimes the likes of lights and cameras which are visual can enhance the impression of your property. Not only can visible security measures put off potential criminals / thieves, it can also impress passer-by’s who’d think you have a greater care over your home.

Space: If you have a smaller property then it is always best to highlight or exaggerate space. Have you untold items clogging up your front garden / drive that could be hidden away or gotten rid of altogether? A neat frontage with plenty of space along with some eye-catching zones can help to improve your curb appeal!

Christopher Walkey

Founder of Estate Agent Networking. Internationally invited speaker on how to build online target audiences using Social Media. Writes about UK property prices, housing, politics and affordable homes.

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