If you want to add as much value to your property as possible, follow our top ten tips.
Paint it
Some properties need nothing more than a lick of paint to bring them up to standard, so don your overalls and paint brush and get to work! Make sure you use light, bright colours, and paint both the interior and exterior of your home to give it a clean, modern look.
Replace windows
Old windows can make your home appear unloved and cold. Invest in replacement windows to improve your home’s energy efficiency and give it an additional selling point. Companies like Renewal by Andersen of Prescott, for example, could help homeowners with this. They could replace your old windows, helping your property to increase in value.
Add an en suite
If space allows, add an en suite to your master bedroom. While this addition is certainly more of a convenience than a necessity, savvy property buyers demand such luxuries when they’re looking for a new home. The more attractive you can make your property, the more likely they are to put in an offer.
Get cavity wall insulation
Energy efficiency is important. Invest in cavity wall insulation to keep your home well-protected. Not only is this useful for your home’s new owners, but it can save you money and keep you toasty while you wait for the sale to go through.
Convert your loft
Free up unused space and add a bedroom to your home with a loft conversion. Typical conversions cost between 15,000 and 40,000 but can add up to 10% to the value of your property. If the figures add up, and you have the available capital, a loft conversion makes sense.
Get planning permission
Even if you have no plans to extend your property, applying for planning permission is a worthwhile investment. While the cost of design, surveying and planning may set you back a couple of thousand pounds, an expansion plan can add serious value to your property.
Extend
Once your planning permission has been granted, extend your property. The initial investment may set you back 10,000, but it can add up to 30,000 to the value of your home depending on its size and location.
Bring the garden indoors
Make your kitchen and living room appear bigger by bringing the outdoors in. By investing in some high-quality bifold doors, you can flood your home with natural light, and make rooms appear larger than they really are.
Turn your garage into a living space
Turning your garage into additional living space makes sense. Whether you extend your kitchen, add a bedroom or create a home gym, follow the one in ten who’ve converted their garage into an extra room.
Knock down walls
Don’t be afraid of getting rid of walls. Buyers are interested in quality, usable space, so consider converting your kitchen and living room into an open-plan communal arena.
There you have it – ten of the best ways to add value to your property. If you have any more tips, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments below.
