This is a priority room in a home, and considered the number one priority with exchange viewers.

If your kitchen does not come up to scratch then contact your landlord and find out whether you can get a new kitchen fitted! If your refused you may need to consider fitting it yourself, second hand good quality units are often available in local newspapers, your more likely to find your exchange if your kitchen looks clean presentable and workable.


You don’t need to spend a fortune on units and worktops; just some careful planning can produce a good standard room. Alternatively you could opt to paint your existing units and replace the handles as a cheaper alternative and maybe replace the worktop.

• Remove pet beds, feeding bowls etc. Even though this is an animal loving country it’s the quickest way to put a pet free family off your home!
• Kitchens should smell fresh and clean, so use your sense of smell avoids the simmering pot of curry and fried fish!
• Do not run appliances in the kitchen when showing your property, provide a calm environment.
• Dripping taps? Get it fixed, broken greasy tiles, dirty grout, you need to fix and clean the entire area.
• Use a little wire wool or metal saucepan scourers and cream cleaner on your steel sink and in no time it will be sparkling.
• Keep surfaces as clear as possible. Put anything away you do not use on a daily basis. This will also make your kitchen easier to keep clean.
• If your kitchen is large enough to accommodate a table and seating, make sure there's one there even if you have a separate dining room; an extra eating area in the kitchen suggests more space and its practical with young children.