Homes for sale should 'look right'

People planning on selling a property should make sure that the look, as well as the price, is right, it has been suggested.

This could be useful advice for Brits who are putting an overseas property onto the market and will use an international money transfer system to complete the transaction.

The internet is now a common point of call for both homeowners and buyers, so it is vital that photographs are suitable to help seal the deal, explained chief executive officer at Primelocation Mark Milner.

It is important to make sure that any pictures show the building to its full advantage and are not ruined by overflowing baskets of dirty laundry in the background, he continued.

Ideally, a clear image should be uploaded onto the online advert of every room and of the exterior.

The whole property should be "clean and tidy", with decor kept to neutral colours "as not to alienate any potential buyers", Mr Milner concluded.

Ensuring the house comes across well in pictures might be crucial for those completing business overseas as they may rely on the internet to generate a sale.

Primelocation is a website for quality property and was launched in 2001. It attracts over two million visitors each month.