Frequently Asked Questions

Empty Properties

  1. On acceptance of our estimated fee based on the size of the property, we carry out a site visit and provide a firm quote together with a detailed Staging Proposal.
  2. On acceptance of the quote and proposal, we send a deposit invoice for 50% of the fee with the balance payable when the staging is completed and the property is ready to photograph and view.
  3. Staging will be completed approximately one week from receipt of the deposit.

Approximately one week from receipt of the 50% fee deposit.

On acceptance of our estimated staging fee we are happy to visit the property and provide a quote for our services free of charge.

A fee from £180 + VAT (depending on the size and location) is charged if the client decides not to proceed with the staging once the visit has been carried out.

Our fee to stage empty properties starts from £4000 + VAT for a one bedroom/one reception property with, on average, a £500 + VAT charge for each additional room or space.

Our Consultation Visit fee to provide recommendations for obtaining the best sale price in the shortest time starts at £250 + VAT (depending on size and location).

The cost of the initial visit to the property to prepare the staging inventory and provide the Staging Proposal is included in the staging fee. A fee from £250 + VAT (depending on size and location) is payable should the client choose not to proceed with the staging once the initial visit has taken place.

The staging fee usually includes a twelve week furniture rental period starting the day the property is staged and ready to photograph. Additional weeks, if required, are charged of 3% of the staging fee. Alternative furniture rental periods included in the staging fee can be agreed if required.

Yes, everything directly related to the staging is covered, including making sure the property is left clean and tidy when the furniture is removed.

Yes, if the buyer is interested in purchasing our items, we are happy to discuss purchase costs directly with the buyer.

No, there’s no fixed contract period. Just two weeks notice is required to remove our items.

Most buyers don’t expect a vendor to remove nails and fill the holes when they leave a property and many buyers ask us to leave things as they are so they can hang artwork in exactly the same place.

Furnished Properties

  1. We carry out an initial two hour visit to discuss room by room recommendations for improving the property’s sale value and provide a verbal timeframe and cost for us to carry out the recommended changes.
  2. The recommendations, timeframe and costs are confirmed in writing after the visit.
  3. A date to commence the staging is agreed on receipt of the 50% fee deposit, with the balance payable when the staging is completed and the property is ready to photograph and view.

An initial two hour visit, including confirming of recommendations in writing, costs: £150 + VAT

Staging furnished properties is charged at an hourly rate of £75/h + VAT

Yes, we take anything sellable to either the British Heart Foundation or other charity shop and the rest is taken to the local recycling centre.