Karen Walsh: 10 tips for selling your home

Be it your family home or an investment property, selling a house is a transaction many of us will do in our lifetime.

Make it as stress free as possible, by following these simple tips to ensure that the transaction runs as smoothly as possible.

1. Check where your title deeds are located, in advance of securing a purchaser, to avoid delays. They may be with your solicitor or, if your property is mortgaged, they are usually retained by your financial institution.