Preparation is key!

FIRST impressions mean a lot when selling your home. Take a look at our top tips for getting your property ready for the market and showcasing what it has to offer.

Declutter and get rid of anything that is of no use or has been waiting to be thrown away. Remember that you are selling a lifestyle, not just a home. Potential buyers will want to imagine themselves living in the property, so be sure to depersonalise and remove any photographs, souvenirs etc.

Enhance the natural features of the property. Spanish properties are known for their character and charm, however, take time to repaint walls white, fill up any cracks and remove the old rug from your floors - especially if they are original wood.

Add light and space by making sure windows, mirrors and anything reflective are clean and free of dust. Mirrors also help in creating a sense of space. For your outdoor spaces, get rid of any broken furniture, pottery and anything that could be considered as unkind to the look of your outdoor area. Tend to any flowers, plants and grass, particularly un - and its international airport, both of which are just 20 minutes away by car.

When it comes to new developments in

Mijas, Laguna Residence is certainly one of the projects that has attracted the most attention due to its stunning exterior design as well as the size and quality of finishes offered by the individual apartments. The development consists of 58 apartments with one, two or three bedrooms including some truly spectacular penthouses. Each apartment comes complete with its own storage room and underground parking space, something which is indispensable in an area where parking spaces are scarce.

Laguna Residence is located in the heart of Las Lagunas de Mijas, in an area that offers a wide variety of amenities: from supermarkets, cafés and restaurants to pharmacies, health centres, schools and sports facilities. And the beach with its impressive promenade is only a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk away.

Laguna Residence has been conceived with a strong focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The apartments have been designed in such a way as to take full advantage of the sunlight so that they receive an abundance of natural light throughout the day.

All of the homes have been given a layout that optimises the use of the available space and a great deal of attention is being paid to the quality of the finishes. The penthouses offer particularly spacious terraces and all apartments feature large windows throughout to offer a clear view of the urban surroundings. The living rooms have been designed to maximise the feeling of spaciousness as well as allowing in as much natural light as possible. The bathrooms have been given an air of elegance and sophistication usually only seen in the luxury market. And each property comes with a fitted kitchen.

Construction at Laguna Residence is progressing on schedule and is well on target to meet its estimated completion date of the first quarter of 2025. The fact this development is moving at such a healthy pace will come as a welcome extra assurance for buyers who have seen the recent cancellation of a number of real estate projects on the Costa del Sol.