Monday, 10 September 2012

Buying a house: the biggest property turn-offs | Money | guardian.co.uk

Buying a house: the biggest property turn-offs | Money | guardian.co.uk

With homeowners struggling to sell in many parts of the country, it's a buyer's market out there. Vendors therefore need to make sure they do everything they can to secure a sale.

We asked industry experts to give us the current top turn-offs for would-be buyers, and what sellers could do to avoid deterring people.

While some were fairly specific – one estate agent mentioned a room full of dolls and doll heads at one property, while another talked about "arty nude pictures of the owners on display" – other complaints cropped up again and again:
A filthy kitchen sink with dirty dishes
That sinking feeling: dirty kitchens and bathrooms are the biggest turn-offs for many would-be homebuyers. Photograph: Janine Wiedel Photolibrary / Ala/Alamy

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