Before listing, gather your property documents — title deed, previous sale agreements, tax receipts and society no-objection certificates if applicable — so you can respond quickly to buyer due diligence questions.

Address visible maintenance issues where practical, since buyers often form an impression within the first few minutes of a visit, and unresolved issues can affect perceived value even when they are minor to fix.

Being realistic and organised from the outset generally leads to a smoother, faster sale process than listing hastily and figuring out details as buyer interest emerges.