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Improve Curb Appeal
· Landscaping: Encourage homeowners to maintain attractive lawns, gardens, and landscaping. Trees, flowers, and well-kept frontage can make a street look more appealing.
· Home Exteriors: Fresh paint, clean windows, and well-maintained fences can significantly boost the visual appeal of homes.
· Help your neighbour: Help a neighbour with their front garden if they unable with the upkeep
Coordinate Neighbourhood Upgrades
· Community Clean-up Days: Organise neighbourhood clean up days.
· Facade Improvements: Encourage neighbours to upgrade their homes’ exteriors, such as repainting, updating siding, or adding new roofs.
Advocate for Local Investments
· Local Infrastructure Improvements: Lobby for better road maintenance, street lighting, and footpath repairs.
· Public Spaces: Advocate for the improvement or addition of local parks, playgrounds, and green spaces, which enhance the attractiveness of the area.
Support Community and Safety Initiatives
· Neighbourhood Watch: A neighbourhood watch program can reduce crime, making the area more attractive to potential buyers.
· Community Activities: Organise Street fairs, parties, or other community events that create a strong, friendly neighbourhood atmosphere, which can increase demand.
Highlight Local Amenities
· Promote the Best Features: Highlight the strengths of your neighbourhood, such as proximity to good schools, parks, public transportation, or shopping areas. Ensure potential buyers are aware of these benefits.
· Create a Community Website or Social Media Group: Promote the neighbourhood online, featuring photos, local events, and testimonials from happy residents. This can help create a positive image that attracts buyers.
Set a Positive Example
· Lead by Example: If you improve your own home’s appearance and functionality, neighbours might follow suit. A beautifully maintained home can inspire others on the street to make similar improvements.
· List Your Home at a Competitive Price: If you decide to sell your home, set a competitive price that reflects the improvements made, helping to raise the perceived value of the street.
Work with good Estate agent
· Real Estate Marketing: Collaborate with Empire Chase to showcase the positive aspects of the neighbourhood in listings. We can help market your street as an attractive area to buyers.
By taking these proactive steps, you can help raise the desirability of your street, which can lead to higher home prices over time
