WHEN YOU DOWNSIZE!
There are a variety of reasons to downsize. If you fall into this category then decluttering BEFORE
you move becomes essential.
Several things need to be taken into account which will make the process of living in a smaller space
easier and more suited to your new circumstances.
What rooms or space will you be losing? Smaller kitchen, less bedrooms, loss of dining room. The type
of space you will be losing needs to be addressed when you start decluttering. Storage in your new home needs to be allocated
to accomodate the type of clutter you will no longer have room for.
Think of how your lifestyle will change in your new home. Do you need to pay to move furniture and
items you will no longer have a use for. Perhaps you have too many beds and need to think about doubling up a guest room to
adapt as a study at other times. Carefully consider how your new space is going to work for you long before you start packing.
Declutter all non essential possessions. You must carefully think about what you need
to take with you.
Before moving another way of realising a better valuation
on your property and appealing to a larger client base is to use
http://www.homestaging4u.co.uk
investing approx 1% of your market value you should
be able to re-value you property by adding another 10-15%. A one day makeover starting at £125 can again help in the sale
of your property.
One of the main reasons for people haggling over price is the fact that they
cannot see themselves moving straight into your home, so you need to neutralise and de-personalise before showing people round
what was your home, but is now a 'Property For Sale' emotions can come back into play when you move on to your 'New Home'.
If you have any real problem areas, such as a 'tatty bathroom/kitchen', it is nearly always worth putting
some time and money into upgrading, as this will realise a higher price for your property. One particularly sympathetic bathroom
fitter is Fred Treadrea of http://www.inhousebath.com who will re-use your old fittings (if suitable) and remodel a new one including plans and expertise. His
company is a small family run business and you will find his attention to detail second to non.
I have just been advised of a wonderful website for re-cycling your unwanted wedding/bridesmaid dresses.
http://www.BonnieBabies.co.uk This is a remarkable voluntary website enabling premature babies to have beautiful clothes, that actually
fit. Sadly some babies are born angels and need tiny outfits for their last journey. I hope that you can keep this in mind
when wondering what to do with unwanted natural fabric garments, lace, buttons etc.
