Tips to make your older SDA property look great for potential applicants

With a little bit of effort and forethought, your photographs can create a first impression of your property that sticks with potential applicants. Check out our tips to help you make sure your accommodation stands out on Nest.

Bring the outside in

Greenery or flowers add freshness and colour to a room and is one of the easiest ways to create warmth in your older SDA property. Greenery can either be real or good quality faux greenery, which can minimise maintenance if preferred. The beauty, character and texture will add a pop of colour to your property photographs.

Consider the walls

The colour of your walls can play an integral role in modernising older properties. Dark colours can make rooms look smaller or outdated. A fresh coat of neutral colour paint can make the world of difference.

Declutter

Simplifying the space is often under estimated for older SDA properties, as clutter both in real life and in photographs can feel overwhelming, or even non-inviting. People want to be able to imagine the space as theirs, and if there are too many items in a room, this can remove any chance of someone wanting to live there.

Think about the exterior

Exterior images of your SDA property are important. Windows should be clean and outdoor lighting should be checked. Ensure the garden is groomed and kept up to date, as this shows the older property is cared for and well maintained.

Focus on key rooms

When potential applicants are viewing images of your property on Nest, certain key rooms could be considered focus points. The kitchen is a very important room, as well as bathroom and living spaces. If your property has exciting features, such as a pool, vegetable garden or outdoor deck, make sure they are clean and decluttered.

Consider timing

Every property is different with what time of day it looks best. Consider this before taking photos of your property. Natural light helps increase the brightness of a room, and often, photos are best taken in the middle of the day, when the sun is at the best angle.

No personal items

When it comes to taking photographs of your SDA property for Nest, the privacy of your current residents needs to be considered. Don’t take any shots of a person’s personal belongings. It may also be inappropriate to photograph a person’s bedroom with their belongings. Make sure no people are in the foreground or background of the photographs and be sure that all residents are completely aware of when the images will be taken, should it cause any inconvenience on the day.