Ways to add value to your home!
Posted on 10th June 2015
If you’re looking to sell your home this summer, then you will want to maximise its value. Don’t underestimate the difference that several changes and investments can make to your home’s appeal. Follow our tips below to help your house to stand out from the competition.
Adding central heating to your home will help improve its value in the eyes of potential buyers/tenants.
Add Central Heating
Although it sounds expensive, adding or updating the Central Heating System in your property will always add more value than it costs. Most buyers, mortgage valuers and tenants will consider central heating to be an essential. Also consider replacing windows that are beyond repair with double glazing, and the boiler if it is outdated.
Improving the lighting and brightening the colour of walls can help improve the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom.
Makeover Current Bathroom
The bathroom is becoming an increasingly important room. A refurbished bathroom will make your property easier to sell. If you have space, you could also look at adding an en suite bathroom to one of your bedrooms. Bathrooms need to be fresh and hygienic looking, so make sure there is adequate light and paint the walls a nice neutral light shade ideally an off white. Carpet is not really suitable for bathrooms, so opt for an Amtico vinyl, laminate or tiled flooring. Add a touch of luxury with a heated towel rail or underfloor heating to really give your bathroom a wow factor that is certain to add value.
Take care to ensure that any new space is integrated well with the current space to offer consistency in your décor.
Get a Loft Conversion
Extra living space is always appealing to potential buyers/tenants and a great way to increase the value of your property. A loft conversion is the ideal home renovation and can be converted to an extra bedroom, a second lounge or even a games room! For homeowners/landlords, loft extensions can be costly but there are likely to be an investment; providing it adds more accommodation than it takes away.
Worn carpets/rugs can give off a bad impression of your property. Ensure these are replaced with suitable alternatives.
Replace worn carpets or rugs
If your carpets and rugs are stained or worn then they are likely to put off potential buyers/tenants. If you have a limited budget, start by replacing the carpet in the room that shows the most wear and choose a colour and design which compliments your interior décor.
First impressions will always play a big role. Adding a fresh coat of paint to your property exterior can be cost effective solution.
Enhance the exterior
Most buyers will decide if they do not like a property before even stepping inside the property and it can be very hard to shake off negative first impressions. External makeovers can really make all the difference to property value, such as repairing and repainting brickwork, doors and windows. Larger scale external makeovers such as changing roofs, chimneys and porches can totally transform the appearance of a property, but these changes will need designing and may need planning permission.
The many different types of wood flooring available make hardwood flooring an ideal addition to any home.
Fit Hardwood Flooring
Recent years have seen hardwood flooring increase in popularity as it gives a very stylish and sophisticated feeling to any property. With so many different types of wood available for your floor, there is something to suit every home and interior design taste!
There are many ways to enhance the value of your property. Carpets and hardwood flooring can be one of the easiest changes to start off with, so speak to a professional today to discuss any plans for renovation that you have. We at Russdales are always ready to help!
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I could not resist commenting. Perfectly written!