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Two-thirds of house hunters are put off by this one feature

But you can easily address it - by Alex Pierotti
  • 09 Oct 2018
Two-thirds of house hunters are put off by this one feature
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It's no secret that Gen-Y and Gen-Z are desperate to get on the property ladder. But in a time when home values have skyrocketed, it turns out there's more than a price tag that's putting off first home buyers. According to new research, one aspect is putting off potential buyers more than anything. 

According to a new study conducted by Privilege Home Insurance, the biggest turn off for house-hunters is property damp. 

Other unattractive characteristics include pattered or bright wallpaper, toilet covers, chandeliers and vinyl flooring. More than one-third of viewers would turn away if there was too much clutter. 

The quickest way a property will sell? Cleanliness was the big winner, followed by outdoor space, a walk-in wardrobe with kitchen storage also a big bonus. 

If you are in the market for a new place, maybe leave the hubby at home. The findings suggest that women are 10 per cent likelier to point out structural issues, damp, bad DIY jobs, a lack of natural light, storage or outdoor space. 

How can I get rid of damp?

If you're looking to get rid of or avoid those nasty grey stains on walls, there is a solution: damp proofing. 

There are three options:

  • You can instal a physical damp course, a PVC sheet that can help prevent moisture from entering your home from below. 
  • Chemical injections in holes that have been drilled into mortar lines which can create a waterproof layer. 
  • Waterproofing - this may require more structural work, replacing current plasterboard with a waterproof substitute.

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Alex Pierotti
Alex has high hopes of being the next Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. He lives for Pinterest, knows his way around a toolbox and frothed millennial pink before it was in fashion. When he's not catching up on old episodes of Better Homes and Gardens, you'll find him tending to his veggie patch or plating up a mean roast lamb (with all the trimmings).

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