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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Natasha Brinsmead

10 red flags that always scare off potential house buyers – and expert advice on how to remedy the problems

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If you are thinking about selling your property in the not-too-distant future you need to familiarize yourself with the red flags that scare off potential buyers before going to market – in many cases, even small changes and updates will make all the difference to the speed and ease with which you get to move on.

We spoke to a range of property experts for their views on the mistakes they see homeowners making again and again that prevent them from selling their houses. We also asked them for the top ways in which people can make their homes more saleable to get the best price in the least time.

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