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5 Easy Home Renovations That Increase Your Property Value

Written by Posted On Sunday, 05 May 2019 11:09

When selling your home it’s clear you will want to get the best price and with a crowded market then you want to pull out all the stops in getting the best price. Here are 5 easy tips to getting a good value and how to improve your property in a way that not only makes it look better but actually achieves a better price when it comes to the sale.

Exterior & Landscaping

How tidy is your garden? It could give a very off-putting impression to a potential buyer to have to wade through a jungle of weeds before even seeing the rest of the property. It’s easy to at the very least tidy up the garden, make sure it is well mown and the paths are clear of weeds. You could also take the step of changing or landscaping your garden to give a more up to date and impressive look and this is a known factor that home buyers are increasingly interested in a well maintained garden space.

Fresh Coat Of Paint

Although not the most exciting solution something as seemingly low key as refreshing the paint job in each room can give a much more fresh and clean impression of the house and can make a change in the price that you can get for the property. There are plenty of ways to increase your value through painting and it’s not just the walls, cabinets, fixings etc are all fair game.

Ensure All Fixings & Fittings Are In Good Order

It’s important to ensure that all fixings such as skirting boards, doors and window frames are in good order as rough or damaged fixings can give a really poor impression. Remember that after any work done on the property you should get another survey done of the property to ensure you have an accurate value of the property, this will help you when looking for your next home as with the increased value of the potential sale you can reduce your payments on the new house when comparing mortgage costs .

Remodel A Room

Remodelling a room can make a huge difference to the impression of the whole property a potential buyer gets. If you give the kitchen a makeover it can be the one room that increases value much more than any others, it is a fact that a clean, modern kitchen gives a successful impression of the home, this can create a powerful influence on the buyer as the kitchen is the one room that will look the same at viewing as it will when the new owner moves in as it’s furnished with kitchen fixings rather than furniture. Don't forget to keep your rooms clean while renovating.

Consider An Extension

Building an extension (or even adding kitchen accessories in a new bar perhaps) may seem like a costly and excessive decision when you are looking to sell on and the extra expense is the last thing you might think you want but consider that if it’s something that increases value then it will more than pay for itself. Something like a conservatory will increase value in the property above and beyond the outlay of the construction of the project.

 
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James Stevenson

Hi, My name is James and I've been involved in the property and real estate industry for 10 years now. I hope people will like to read about my thoughts and experiences in the industry and please contact me if you want to discuss my articles further!

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