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This is where you would include a description of the property. Adding all the usual features. You are not restricted in the amount of text that can be included (within reason!). The image & title include a hyperlink to the property and for longer descriptions you can finish with the word '...more' (which will also link to your property).

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What is required is a strong relationship with your agent, a pro-active approach to marketing and a realistic attitude to what price is achieveable.

In our latest newsletter we look at some tips and ideas to give your property the edge and if in the meantime you need advice, want a valuation or have a property to market don't hesitate to give us a call.

From all the team at your Estate Agent.

In even the smallest of properties, promoting the 'lifestyle' of living in the property you are marketing is key to a successful sale or rental. Prospective buyers need to imagine themselves relaxing, entertaining and living their lives in the property, if they are going to take a step towards making an offer. Yet with space at a premium in most properties, we explore the clever use of lighting, layout and design to achieve that all important offer.

Space Tricks

Take a fresh look at each room what can you do to make it appear? Go out and come back in. Decide what purpose the room has and check where your eye is drawn to - what is the focal point? Does it need to be changed?

• Give an old side-table a new lease of life by covering the top with brightly coloured, fabric wall paper; great for kids play tables.
• Add colour to doors and cupboards by applying wallpaper to the panels - don't forget to choose the scale of the pattern carefully so it's not lost or distracting.  
• If you're looking for something really different you can even paper the ceiling! For rooms that lack atmosphere, wallpaper can transform the space; bringing drama and mood.
  
• Windows - these can have the effect of expanding a room. Placing an eye-catching object in front of a window, such as a statue or a plant, will draw the eye and extend the view. Think of it as a cheap extension.
• Colour - lighter colours can expand a room, whilst darker shades will make it seem smaller. Find out more here.
• Soften the edges - place a picture in the centre of a wall to draw the eye away from the edges of the room. Paint the skirting boards in a similar colour to the carpet to make the floor appear bigger.
• Furniture placement - move furniture away from the walls. This shows up more floor space and stops the eyes wandering to the corners, so the room appears bigger.
• Lighting - emphasise the good points and hide the bad with clever placement of lights. Find out more here.
• Use mirrors to reflect light and open up narrow or dark places. Mirror a recessed wall or place mirrors opposite each other in narrow areas to create the illusion of light and space.
• Use storage solutions to hide away your clutter. There are a multitude of clever systems available that can transform small spaces to a refined, relaxing sanctuary.
• Create new space by opening up cellars and lofts. Even the smallest of space can be transformed into a 'den', music room or home office and add thousands to your property.
• Invest in flat screen TVs and computers, they look great and open up space in a room

Need help or advice for your property? Give us a call to discover how we can help.

So you're inspired by home improvement programmes and have decided to embark on a DIY project to improve your property before sale or rental.  If you are a beginner, these tips may help:

• Before you start a job, make a list of all the tools and equipment you will need, don't forget about safety equipment too.
  
  
• When investing in power tools, try to buy cordless versions, they are much easier to use and you don't have to struggle with long cables. If you buy additional batteries you can always have one fully charged too.
  
  
• Measure everything twice, if you are measuring an alcove take measurements from the front and back as they won't necessarily be the same! Walls are invariably crooked and don't provide the perfect right angles that make the job easy.
  
  
• Before drilling into walls check that there are no wires of pipes behind, you can buy a device to check this
  

• To avoid drips with gloss paint, you can get a small sponge roller to apply the paint smoothly; also a great idea if you are painting over tiles.
  
  

• Always sandpaper over gloss painted woodwork before putting on a new coat to stop the new paint chipping off when dry.

• Use a coloured tile grout to match coloured tiles, or pick a contrasting colour for an individual look.

• Always use a spirit level when putting up shelves, sounds simple but you'll be constantly reminded if you don't get it right.

• For instant frosted windows use a special adhesive film, perfect for bathrooms or areas where you want a bit of privacy but don't fancy blinds or curtains.

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Here you can include a full description of your business. This could be in a text format and / or a bulleted list. We would suggest that you make it benefits oriented to give the reader a clear picture as to why they should choose your Estate Agency over others.

• This is where you provide a bulleted list of the specific services that you provide.
• Take the time to think through what it is that makes you different and be concise in your description.
• Don't forget to include the 'benefits' of your service - people buy into what you (or your service) does for them!
• The list will become a constant reminder to your readers of thevarious services that you provide and can act as an opportunity to 'upsell' to your readers all the other things that you do.
• As with the 'about us' section of your newsletter, you only need to complete this section once and it will automatically be applied to each newsletter.
• You can edit and update this section at any time and it will be automatically applied to future newsletters.