Creating new space key to improvement
IMPROVING, rather than moving, may no longer be as necessary as it seemed a couple of years ago; with the economy slowly recovering and the housing market back in motion.
But that’s not to say there is no longer any reason to improve or add to your home.
Whether you’re looking to sell your property, and reap as many rewards as you can, or simply wanting to make a savvy investment by upping the value of your home for a move later down the line, Apropos Conservatories has a run down of the top 10 ways you can add value to your home:
1. Give your kitchen a makeover. By replacing your existing fitted kitchen with new units you can add anywhere from four to ten per cent to the overall value of your property.
Do your research and find out what’s currently in vogue; but don’t go for anything which will be out of style in the next six months.
2. Create an additional bathroom. This is not an option open to everyone; there’s no point adding, say, a second bathroom in your one-bedroom terrace, however, if you have four or more bedrooms and just the one family bathroom, you can add between five and nine per cent in value to your home with an additional bathroom.
3. Add or convert a basement. Basement conversions have risen in popularity rapidly over the past two years or so; leading to a demand in buyers for this extra space.
4. Convert the loft. The loft is another space in the home which has been widely underutilised up until recent years.
Pound for pound it’s actually thought that a loft conversion could be one of the best ways to add value to your home as it could see your property value rise by a whopping 15 per cent.
5. Extend your living spaces. It stands to reason that adding more space to your property will of course add value, and a high-quality extension can add anywhere up to 12 per cent to the value of your home.
6. Incorporate a conservatory or orangery. Conservatories and orangeries are another structure within the home which have seen an increase in popularity in recent years.
With a modern glass and aluminium conservatory or orangery your glazed room will remain warm in winter and cool in summer, and add an extra dimension to your home.
7. Go green. By now, most of us are aware of the benefits of going green; whether you’re selling your house or not, you probably already have a few concessions to this dotted around your home; energy saving light bulbs, a hoard of recycling bins and possibly even solar panels, but you can always do more.
8. Give the exterior some ‘TLC’. When it comes to selling your house, kerb appeal can make or break a winning deal. Give the exterior of your home some TLC and you’ll find it suddenly gains a lot more interest on the market – as well as adding value to your home, if you choose to make the right changes.
9. Add a garage or car port. Not only will your motor insurance premium love you for it, but by adding a garage or car port to your home and thus providing off road parking, you could add up to 11 per cent in value.
10. Invest in modern glazing. By increasing the thermal efficiency of your home, you can add a small amount of value, but most importantly – you’ll be giving potential buyers peace of mind.
For more, go to aproposconservatories. co.uk.