One small thing can add a surprising amount of value to properties, experts say. (Image: Getty)
One small job in the home can add a suprising amount of to when they go on the market, an expert claims.
Various factors play into the value of a , including things like whether it’s south-facing, close to transport links, or has a garden.
Some homeowners also add value by converting existing elements or building extensions. But, according to one less expensive change can also markedly boost a ‘s attractiveness to buyers.
According to the company, light and neutral tones like soft whites, warm beige, and pastel shades can make rooms feel more spacious, modern, and inviting, all of which are key factors that buyers prioritise when doing viewings.
A study from Origin showed that people looking for houses will pay, on average, 5% less for a that has an unappealing colour scheme, with yellow cited as the cheapest-looking colour.
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The company recommends light, bright shades that enhance natural light. (Image: Getty)
Good Move director Nima Ghasri says, “First impressions count when it comes to selling your home, and the colour of your walls plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere.
“Light, bright shades not only enhance natural light but also create the illusion of space, which is a huge selling point to potential buyers.
“Whilst personal taste will always come into play in anyone’s home, garish colours such as bright or hot pink, neon or citrus green, or even fuchsia are off-putting to buyers.”
The firm says warm neutral colours can add value to as they help create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. Rooms with neutral colours, it says, create a sense of sophistication and also leave the option for buyers to still see themselves living there.
It recommends off-whites and softer whites to help make homes and flats look more expensive than a pure white wash, which can yellow quickly. It also recommends using soft and subtle tints to help rooms larger without appearing clinical.
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Good Move advises against painting a whole room black, as it can shrink the room size, recommending that it be used sparingly to accent rather than paint main rooms.
“Light colours give the perception of space and make rooms appear larger and more open,” the company says, adding that they can also help boost natural light.
They’re also appealing to potential buyers are they help them envisage what they would do with the space due to the neutrality, rather than having to redecorate or modernise immediately.
Good Move has also looked at other ways to increase your value in 2025 which can be found on their .