How to Stage Your Apartment Before Listing It

Buyers decide within the first 90 seconds of walking in whether they can picture themselves living there. Decluttering and depersonalising the space matters more than any renovation.

Fix the small, obvious things first — a leaking tap or a broken cupboard hinge signals neglect and gives buyers room to negotiate the price down.

Good natural light photography for the online listing is non-negotiable in 2026 — most buyers now shortlist properties before ever seeing them in person.