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So, you\u2019ve tidied the garden, decluttered the inside of your home and feel ready for the prying eyes of potential buyers\u2026 it\u2019s time to put your home on the market! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the time comes to sell, sprucing up your home is essential but make sure you haven\u2019t overlooked any big mistakes which will devalue your property; if you\u2019re leaving jobs like damp or adding insulation to be tackled by buyers, they will take the cost of these renovations off any offer they make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 big mistakes which will bring down the value of your home:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 1. Structural and water damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cracked mortar, uneven flooring, damp patches and mold are all big red flags to anyone  viewing your home and will put them off. Make sure you tackle these problems, which can be easier to solve than you think, by getting professionals in to do the jobs before you list your property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a damp proofing specialist? Find vetted, professional tradespeople by posting your job on Rated People. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND A SPECIALIST<\/font><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Not taking energy efficiency seriously<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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With energy prices as high as they are right now, and growing awareness of the need to reduce our impact on the planet, buyers will not be interested in properties that do not have a good energy efficiency rating. They will be looking for sound insulation (walls, floors and loft) as well as good ventilation, a good boiler and high quality windows – double or triple glazed. Houses with their own means of producing energy, such as solar panels, are even more popular with buyers as at the end of the day these features will save them a lot of money on their bills.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Smoking indoors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It sounds obvious, but the effects of smoking indoors – the lingering smell, the stains on walls and surfaces and the negative impact on air quality – are a big turn off for buyers. If your home does have signs of smoking you will need to get it professionally cleaned and consider redecorating with fresh paint to eliminate the effects of smoke damage.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Ignoring traffic and noise pollution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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While there isn\u2019t much you can do to solve traffic build-up near your home, there are steps you can take to tackle the resultant unwanted noise pollution and poor air quality that will put buyers off your home. Make sure you have double or triple glazing on your windows and install an air purification system. It\u2019s also worth checking that your gas boiler has had a recent service as old boilers can add to poor air quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a heating engineer to check your boiler? Post your job on Rated People. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Removing a chimney breast <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Removing a chimney breast, in search of more space, can devalue a property. Chimney breasts and fireplaces are seen as a desirable period feature, popular with buyers, and they may also have concerns if one has been removed as they are often an important part of the load-bearing capability within a structure. If you have removed a chimney breast make sure you have documentation to prove it was done professionally, in the correct way.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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