Putting just a little thought and effort into the preparation of your house before you put it on the market can make an enormous difference to the selling price and also the time it takes to get it.

An Energy Performance Certificate gives information on how to make your home more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. All homes bought, sold or rented require an EPC.

The negotiating advantage of someone buying a property is often greatly improved when their lender or Surveyor discovers that it has defects. However, you can retain the negotiating advantage if you find out about any potential problems first and then make it clear to buyers that the selling price is based on full knowledge of any defects discovered.

If you're selling a property,  you need to confirm the correct valuation having regard to such things as type, size and, particularly, location. You'll want to get as much as you can for it but, at the same time, avoid asking too high a price which will put people off. Get a FREE valuation opinion from a local professional without any visit having to be made.