10 plants that can help you sell your property
New research from Yopa, the full-service estate agents, reveals 10 indoor plants that could help you sell your home, from those that offer stunning decorative qualities to those that have huge impacts on air quality.
As the UK moves towards the traditional period of heightened housing market activity that comes in late summer and into autumn, home buyers are likely to be presented with a plethora of options as sellers look to move home before the winter months and Christmas. As such, sellers will be looking for any way of increasing the attractiveness of their property. House plants are one of many ways sellers can maximise the appeal of their property and Yopa has analysed 10 great options that could improve the chances of securing a good buyer.
Decorative plants
The Bird of Paradise is a beautiful plant that can grow up to 150cm in height. Its glossy, paddle-shaped leaves give an attractive and generous impact of wild greenery which makes it ideal as both a stand-alone plant and part of a lush indoor garden.
The Chinese Money Plant is a small, characterful plant, sprouting upwards and out with small circular leaves of forest green. The plant is easy to care for, unusual in UK homes, and for the superstitious among us, it is believed to bring wealth and prosperity to the home - ideal when looking to attract a buyer.
Air purification plants
Aloe Vera purifies the air of the home, known to remove formaldehyde which is often emitted from the likes of construction materials, cigarette smoke, varnish, and paint. The slimy tissue inside its leaves is commonly used for healing purposes, such as treating skin burns.
A small plant, ideal for smaller homes, the Peace Lily is highly decorative while also helping to cleanse the air of harmful elements such as Ammonia, Benzene, Formaldehyde, and Trichloroethylene.
Ivy is often known as an outdoor plant, but when potted it lives beautifully inside the home, too. Easy to care for, it purifies the air from all sort of harmful elements, not least Carbon Monoxide
- Red-edged Dracaena
A wonderfully graceful plant that is also rugged and easy to care for, Red-edged Dracaena is a tall plant with elegant, long leaves. Famed for its ability to promote relaxation and reduce stress, it also works hard to strip a home's air of toxins.
Wellness plants
Popular in bathrooms and kitchens, Eucalyptus creates a warm and inviting feel while also believed to kill viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
Fresh and durable with long, snake-like leaves, the Snake Plant removes toxins from the air, but is also effective in reducing anxiety, respiratory problems, and headache symptoms.
With its widely-admired lavender colour and rich, seductive fragrance, the Lavender plants looks beautiful while also proven to reduce stress and promote relaxation.Furthermore, this magic plant is thought to improve short-term memory.
A member of the mint family, Lemon Balm is a bushy, perennial herb with delicate oval leaves that emit the fresh scent of lemon. Not only does it reduce stress, it's also known to combat insomnia.
CEO of Yopa, Verona Frankish, commented:
"Selling a home is rarely as simple as just listing it and waiting for buyers to show up. Effective presentation and home staging are crucial to making your property stand out from the crowd on those property portals.
Home staging can transform your space, making it more appealing and inviting. Adding plants is a fantastic way to enhance this effect. They bring a natural touch that can instantly elevate a room's ambience, creating a welcoming and homely atmosphere without requiring major decorating or DIY efforts.
Plants not only improve visual appeal but also offer a calming effect, which could be the secret to enticing potential buyers and making your home memorable. By staging with purpose, you create an environment that helps buyers envision themselves living there."
