The contestants of Strictly Come Dancing have just been announced, Castle Howard has announced it’s Christmas activities and although the school summer holidays are just about finished the nights are starting to get dark a little earlier – I hate to mention it, but this always makes me start thinking about Christmas, and, if you are thinking about moving home by Christmas too, then September is the time to start thinking about marketing your property, but there are things that you can do to help you sell your home quicker too, these include:-

• Ensure you have good exterior lighting outside the property that will enhance the entrance to your home
• ensure the garden leaves are swept up, hedges are trimmed, gutters cleaned and that any summer furniture or toys are moved from the patio
• bird feeders make a lovely addition to your garden that will delight potential owners
• invest in new soft furnishings (including throws for the sofas and beds) and soft lighting and candles, these will not only add to the ambiance but a lovely winter scent will enhance the scene too.
• Repair any window and door leaks, have the chimney swept and check the garden roof and the boiler
• Your EPC is important too, make sure you are on the best energy deal, particularly as the cost of energy bills rise at pace.

At David Phillip Estate Agents we are ready to help you move in time for Christmas. Read our question and answer page on our website wwwdavidphillip.co.uk – this will provide you with tips on how to improve your home ready for marketing at this busy time of year

Our selection of fairer fixed fee packages provide you with various options but all include reflective for sale boards to be seen right through the months up to Christmas.

Call us now for a free market appraisal on 01134 676 400

86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9AN, covering Bramhope, Adel, Cookridge and Pool-in-Wharfedale