The winter chill may be back this week but the traditional spring selling season is only a week away. Justine Stedman, Director and Principal Stylist at Vault Interiors, shares her tips and tricks to ensure vendors get the presentation of their property right during the busiest time of the year on the property calendar.

Justine’s top tips for spring 2016 include: 
1. Get the basics right: Make sure the property is clean and clutter free. Remove any excess furniture and decorative items like photo frames and trinkets. Carry out any repairs or touch up painting.
2. Create aspirational living: Set the scene and present the lifestyle the property offers its buyers. Introduce style and detail through cushions, throws, accessories and artwork.
3. Showcase functionality: The most common error that people make when styling their homes for sale is selecting furniture that does not fit the room properly.
4. Add perceived value: Convert unused and awkward areas into usable spaces that add extra value to buyers. For example, study spaces are becoming a must have for buyers and can be incorporated into most homes.
5. Manage your first impression: First impressions count so a fresh coat of paint on the fac%u0327ade can be money well spent. Ensure you repair any outside damage such as broken fencing, guttering or outdoor lights and create a pathway.