With Easter just around the corner, now is a strategic moment to prepare your home for market, before buyer demand peaks and properties move fastest.

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Searching for the right home can be overwhelming. Use this practical checklist to stay organised, confident and ready to act when the right property appears.

Not every home that goes on the market ends up sold but knowing the reasons why can be the difference between “listed” and “sold”.