Advice on presenting a property for sale, please

[tllm2]

 

We're are just about to get ready for sale, a 2 bed flat, very close to Peckham Rye park.  It has been rented out for sometime, so is in need of some TLC for it to look its best, before it goes on the market. 

Would be interested to know others thoughts on whether its best to just have the place painted completely white throughout, probably with new grey flooring, or if it might be more appealing to add some colour/interest (nothing too drastic), perhaps something alittle 'warmer', with some nice (potentially dark) feature walls maybe?

Wondered whether the days of going completely white might now have passed .....

It might be useful to know that its not a period or conversion property, but rather a flat in a private purpose built block. 

[teddyboy23]

Leave it white .the buyer will already have a vision of what they want.

[Castleton]

On 04/05/2025 at 11:01, tllm2 said:

We're are just about to get ready for sale, a 2 bed flat, very close to Peckham Rye park.  It has been rented out for sometime, so is in need of some TLC for it to look its best, before it goes on the market. 

Would be interested to know others thoughts on whether its best to just have the place painted completely white throughout, probably with new grey flooring, or if it might be more appealing to add some colour/interest (nothing too drastic), perhaps something alittle 'warmer', with some nice (potentially dark) feature walls maybe?

Wondered whether the days of going completely white might now have passed .....

It might be useful to know that its not a period or conversion property, but rather a flat in a private purpose built block. 

Blank canvas is best, people have all sorts of ideas/furniture/vision boards to get on with. 

Clean. Crisp. Neutral. If anything, dressing with freshly baked bread, and flowers makes subtle difference. 

[Sue]

Definitely no feature walls! 

[beansprout]

Leave it white then new people can paint to their taste - that is why in show properties, they are white throughout or neutral. Def no feature wall.

Might consider a lump sum for flooring as opposed to going grey.

Ideally no curtains at all but if you wish then maybe blinds in lounge and bedroom.

[malumbu]

Speak to the Estate Agents, expect most will say get it on the market rather than spend money which may well be wasted when the next owner changes things.

Get a couple of friends round and ask them honestly what rough or unfinished things come to their attention.  Weeds in the front. Door that doesn't close properly.  Arrangements in the kitchen.  Whatever!  There may be minor things that can put people off.  Clean your windows!