Now you've decided to move here's how your home needs to be presented for photographs...

• Create space by decluttering. Consider moving furniture around or even putting some items into storage, pack away things you are not using (ready for moving.)

• Clear rubbish, and tidy up the recycling bins/area.

• Clean and tidy kitchen surfaces, put the dishes away, and remove washing hung up on radiators.

• Hoover and mop floors.

• Clear out pet beds and toys.

• Ask the children to tidy their rooms and put their toys away.

• Make beds. Cover the beds with throws. Use colours and patterns that match the room.

• Move laptops, phones and tablets so they are not on show.

• Put away cleaning products in your kitchen and bathrooms: clean mirrors and shower screens.

• Ensure lights are all operational. No bare bulbs.

• Wall art/pictures can give a room some perspective.

• Remove cars, caravans and trailers from the driveway.

• Consider setting your dining/kitchen table to give it a homely feel.

• If you have a real fire, light it.