\u00a0property expert revealed her top tips for homeowners looking to sell<\/a> their homes this summer.<\/p>\nLiv Conlon, 26, originally from Glasgow, runs an award-winning property staging business that furnishes over 400 homes a year to make them more appealing to potential buyers, as well as StagerBoss – a coaching business that teaches other women how to do the same.<\/p>\n
This summer, experts are predicting a summertime boom with increased interest from potential buyers, Liv explained, adding that property prices are also expected to rise.<\/p>\n
However, she added, ‘This doesn’t mean your house sale is guaranteed – nor that you’ll be able to sell it at the fee you want for it, or even above.<\/p>\n
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The experts warned against cluttering items, including tools, books, newspapers and kitchenware (stock image)<\/p>\n
The cluttered items that might reduce home’s value\u00a0 Tools\u00a0Books\u00a0CollectiblesNewspapersToys\u00a0Kitchenware<\/p>\n
Source – The Mirror\u00a0<\/p>\n
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‘As the CEO of a multi-award-winning property staging business, ThePropertyStagers, this is where my expertise comes in. I’ve helped thousands of homeowners sell their homes faster and for above the asking price.<\/p>\n
‘Whether you have a sprawling garden or a cosy top-floor flat with no outdoor space, summer is the season to make the most of your entire home.<\/p>\n
‘This doesn’t have to mean expensive renovations or a full d\u00e9cor overhaul. Sometimes, small, inexpensive changes can have the biggest impact.’<\/p>\n
As such, Liv, who now lives in Marbella, has shared her top ten affordable furnishing tips that might help a home stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n
First, property expert Liv advised sellers to switch up soft furnishings inside the home.<\/p>\n
She said, ‘One of the quickest ways to signal a new season is with your textiles. Swap heavy throws and dark cushions for lighter, brighter options.<\/p>\n
‘Think jewel-toned velvets for a bold look or soft lavenders, pale greens, and sunshine yellows for a subtler summer palette. Lightweight linen or cotton fabrics also keep your space feeling breezy and fresh.’<\/p>\n
Next, she said seasonal tableware can make a world of a difference in creating a summer haven.<\/p>\n
‘You don’t need a garden to embrace alfresco vibes,’ she said, adding, ‘Treat yourself to colourful outdoor-style tableware – melamine plates, acrylic tumblers, or bamboo salad bowls – that feel fun, casual, and summery.<\/p>\n
‘Lay your table with a vibrant runner, some woven placemats and enjoy meals that feel like mini holidays.’<\/p>\n
Liv also said that adding fresh or faux flowers in every room can help attract potential buyers.<\/p>\n
She said, ‘Flowers are the ultimate seasonal refresh. Dot fresh blooms around your home – in the hallway, on coffee tables, even the bathroom.<\/p>\n
‘If you’re on a budget or want longevity, high-quality faux stems can have the same uplifting effect and last all summer long.’<\/p>\n
Liv’s fourth tip was to alter the scent of the home depending on the season, adding that it’s a ‘powerful’ tool.<\/p>\n
She said, ‘Swap out woody or spiced winter candles for fresh citrus, coconut, sea salt or fig-inspired fragrances.<\/p>\n
‘A diffuser or a few scented tealights in summery notes can subtly transform the atmosphere of your space.’<\/p>\n
Liv’s next tip explained the importance of using mirrors to reflect natural light during the summertime.<\/p>\n
She said, ‘Summer is all about sunshine. Reflect more natural light by adding mirrors to darker corners, or repositioning existing ones to catch the morning or evening light.<\/p>\n
‘You could even pick up inexpensive stick-on mirror tiles to create a bespoke reflective feature wall.’<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A UK property expert has revealed the common household items that can instantly reduce a home’s value by…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":89570,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[84,97,519,59,679,388,2295,44804,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-89569","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-dailymail","10":"tag-femail","11":"tag-gb","12":"tag-glasgow","13":"tag-london","14":"tag-property","15":"tag-property-value","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom","18":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89569"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89569\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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