Looking to enhance your home and boost its value? With the housing market surging rapidly, more homeowners are eager to make improvements to increase their property's worth instead. Whether you're planning to sell or simply investing for the future, read on for some helpful tips to achieve this.
REDECORATING
Firstly, and possibly the most obvious way but keeping your home up to date is an excellent way to increase its value.
First impressions count, particularly for a potential buyer and the exterior is the first thing they will see. Minimal defects won’t directly affect your home’s value. But defects such as broken or damaged windows & doors, peeling paint, cracks to ceilings and plasterwork will.
Maintain your homes appearance by replacing old and ineffective windows and doors. Giving rooms a fresh coat of paint with neutral colours and declutter excess décor and furniture.
AN ATTRACTIVE GARDEN
Redesigning and keeping your garden tidy is a wonderful way to increase the value of your home. Keep your garden neat by removing dead plants, weeding, mowing, and trimming trees.
Privacy is also a vital factor, to achieve this add fences. You can typically raise fences and walls up to 2 metres without requiring planning permission. Not a keen gardener, why not add some outdoor furniture or decking to create an entertainment space. A nicely presented garden alone can be seen to add 20% to your houses value. Even more reason to keep it neat and tidy.
GARDEN ROOMS
Don’t want the work and upkeep of a landscaped garden? Why not opt for a garden room. Garden rooms are a unique alternative to a traditional conservatory or extension and can be used for whatever you want. A well-designed garden room can be a real interest to buyers.
Outdoor living spaces have continued to gain popularity since lockdown with more people working from home. A Garden room can add up to 5-15% to your properties value. Garden rooms are quick to install, although fitting times vary the average time is around a week. They cause minimal disruption and typically don’t require any planning permission.
SOLAR PANELS
Want to help the planet, reduce your energy bills and increase the value of your home? Then Solar panels are the perfect choice for you.
Solar panels are a fantastic investment and can really add value to your home. Research indicates Solar Panels could increase your home’s value buy 14%. Unsurprisingly, the main reason for this added value is the benefit of cheaper energy. Furthermore, in today’s environmentally conscious world Solar panels will make your property more attractive to buyers and make it stand out.
KITCHEN
Just like your garden, your kitchen should be attractive, neat and tidy. A new kitchen could increase your property’s value by up to 10%. But don’t rush to completely scrap your current one. Consider a few key updates such as replacing a tired, old worktops or replace your cupboards for something more modern.
Your kitchen layout is also an important factor as potential buyers will consider the feasibility of the layout. Particularly if they imagine themselves cooking, eating and working in the kitchen.
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS & DOORS
If you’re looking to add WOW factor to your home and increase its kerb appeal, then new windows are doors are the perfect choice. These are a significant investment into your homes energy efficiency, comfort and value.
Windows and doors not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home but also allow for increased natural light, creating a brighter and more welcoming space. Additionally, new double-glazing improves energy efficiency and sound insulation, both of which are highly attractive to potential buyers.
In conclusion there are many useful ways to increase your home’s value, many of which can be cost effective if done in the right way. If you're considering upgrades like replacing windows and doors or adding a garden room, Supaglazing Online offers tailored solutions just for you. Have a chat with our friendly sales team on 0333 0041100 or email sales@supaglazingonline.com for a free quotation.