I want to live in Brighton & Hove: Get in the spirit

It’s almost December and pretty soon, if you haven’t already put those decorations up, you may well be decking your halls with boughs of holly. I love Christmas decorations, the tree and the lights, the sparkle of glass baubles and tinsel and the sweet smell of warm pine. Homes never look nicer in my book.

But do they look right for selling? We rattle on here about cleaning up, about trying away clutter and making space. Well the insertion of a six foot Douglas fir in your sitting room is hardly going to achieve that is it? So what is the answer?

Well we’re not in the bah humbug camp here that’s for sure. Far from! No, we say go for it, deck those halls, dress that tree and sparkle – and why?

We’re not in the bah humbug camp

The answer is simple, a home filled with festive cheer is a home filled with love. What could be more attractive than that? And let’s face it, if you are in the market to view and buy property at this time of year then surely this will be what you expect to find.

I would go the whole way, well perhaps not the WHOLE way, keep it tidy of course and focused too, concentrate that festive decor into one or two displays, a tree, a wreath, a poinsettia if you must! To that end though, go mad with Christmas smells, the spice of mulled wine, the buttery waft of hot mince pies and the gentle sounds of festive music if that’s your thing.

Go for Christmas and share the joy and if in doubt ask your agent for their advice, after all, they are the property specialists and know their market.