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LANDSCAPE GARDEN MOST ALLURING FACTOR FOR BUYERS

More than two thirds of Australians consider a well-tended front garden as the most alluring factor to buying a home with vendors finding it can increase sale value by up to 20 per cent, states U PLAN.

"Real estate is about buying into a lifestyle. People often buy with their hearts and are motivated when they can imagine their kids playing in the backyard or having friends around for a BBQ," says Steve Moss registered landscape architect with U PLAN, an online landscape design service.

"The front garden sets the scene and is the entrance to the rest of the property. If it is not presented well it can negatively influence thoughts on the rest of the home."

A survey conducted by realestate.com.au supports U PLAN's comments and found that over 75 per cent of Australians ranked a well tended front garden as the top factor attracting buyers to a home.

General Manager of realestate.com.au, Shaun Di Gregorio states, "the overall look and feel of a home from the kerbside is just as important as the inside of a home.

"Landscaping usually adds value and appeal to a property, and thereby further builds equity in your home."

U PLAN is Australia's first national online landscape design service and the only website of its kind in Australia. Home sellers wanting professionally planned and styled gardens can do so quickly and for a fraction of the price of traditional service providers

Steve Moss states that a landscaped garden does not have to be overly elaborate or expensive. He says, "an architect designed garden used to be a luxury that many Australians thought they couldn't afford.

"The U PLAN design process is simple. You tell us what you have in mind and how much space you have to work with. Our experts then put a detailed design plan together for you.

U PLAN also provides clients with a list of materials and a full information package so that the home owner can 'Do-It-Yourself' or hire tradespeople to come in and implement the design.

"All in all it is a great option for people who want to improve their house value with professional landscape results, without the normal professional fees.

Home owners wanting more information about developing a garden design to suit their needs can visit www.uplan.com.au or call 1800 720 740.