Kerb appeal and why it is important for property development

Re-developing a property can be a huge investment with numerous big tasks that need doing. When it comes to listing any property on the market understanding what buyers want from a property in the area could play a massive role in selling the home. To the untrained eye everything might look complete but it is worth investing more time in ensuring the property is completely ready to go from the outside. Any quality development needs to consider what appeals to buyers from the roadside in order to maximise sale potential. Putting the finishing touches to a development are as vital as any core works as it is the detail that could ultimately create kerb appeal and create the sale.

1. Ensure the property exterior is tidy and smart

It seems obvious but ensuring that the exterior of any development looks the part has the potential to really set any potential viewing off to a great start. When viewing a finished development buyers want to see that everything has been taken care of so ensuring that gardens are tidy, driveways are weeded and any cracked flags or bricks are replaced are all signs that every small detail has been inspected and considered. People could make the wrong judgement about a property based on what they see from the kerb alone so making the exterior clean and tidy and faultless could be a key step.

2. Ensure windows and doors look inviting

Potential buyers that might be viewing a redeveloped property don’t want to see mismatched windows or unkempt doors. Updating doors and windows could be a great investment but if a budget doesn’t allow for that then ensuring that all windows, doors and guttering are clean and fresh looking could prove invaluable. On the inside take time to set up blinds or curtains that also look great from the outside as curtains or drapes that are dirty or thrown up for the sake of it are likely to ruin first impressions from the outside – even if they can be ultimately changed.

3) Make parking easy

Parking outside a home might seem like an obvious necessity but not all homes come with ready made parking. Creating a parking space that is easily accessible could be important in making a sale. Make sure that where to park is immediately obvious from the outside so that potential buyers don’t need to worry that it could become an issue if they were to move in. If a home is on a street where parking isn’t a given, creating space to park on the development could make all the difference when it comes to making a sale.