Pick one small space, not the whole house
Choose a drawer, one shelf or a single cupboard. Separate items into keep, donate, recycle and potentially sell. Beginning with a manageable space makes it much easier to finish photographing and listing things rather than creating a bigger mess.
Find the items that are simplest to list
Working devices with model numbers, branded clothes in good condition, unused hobby supplies, musical equipment, games and tools can be good places to start researching. Unbranded low-value items might work better as local bundles. Check electrical and product safety before listing.
Make a realistic target
HowMuchForThis includes a “£1,000 at home” challenge as a motivation to look for forgotten value — not a prediction of what any household contains or a promise of earnings.
If you net £15 per completed sale after selling costs, 10 sales would make £150. Set your own goal, and track money actually received rather than adding up optimistic asking prices.
Choose the right place to sell
Research online marketplaces such as eBay or Vinted depending on item type, current selling rules and your location.
Local collection through Facebook Marketplace or another suitable service may avoid postage. Use safe collection and payment practices.
Turn photos into a useful listing
Photograph your own item from several angles. Include a close-up of model details and any defects. Use the listing builder as a draft, then verify the description and edit anything it gets wrong. Accurate listings generally lead to fewer disputes than exaggerated claims.
Track progress and keep going
Record the item, asking price, sale price, postage, fees, date sold and any returns. Review which categories actually moved. Once you have sold from home, you can decide whether buying for resale at charity shops or car boots appeals to you.
Have something to price?
Take a photo, check the estimate against the real selling market, and prepare an editable listing.
Start with your first item →