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How to add value to your property with smart home improvements

18th October 2013 Print
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The rise in home makeover and property buying television shows has prompted many homeowners to make changes to their own homes.  With an increasing number of people looking to renovate instead of move to a new property, we look at the home improvements that are really paying off by adding value.

It’s all too easy to think of home improvements in terms of what it can offer to the way we live but if you plan to sell your property in the future then it may make more sense to tailor improvements according to what appeals to most buyers.

What home improvements can ensure that you live comfortably whilst retaining your home’s attraction for future buyers?

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Adding extra living space is bound to make it more valuable and appealing to any future buyers.  Every extra square foot that can be used for another room or make a room bigger is sure to add value and is one of the most profitable improvements that you can make.

If you want your property to stand out from the rest of the market is by creating additional space with a loft conversion.  Use it as an extra bedroom or office space.

According to HSBC Home Improvement Survey, experts have put a loft conversion top of the list for improving value – by £16,152 on average.

Update Your Home

Make sure that your home is energy efficient.  Update the heating system and similarly, double glazing is a must in windows and doors for many buyers.  The styles and materials should be in keeping with the rest of the home to make it more appealing.

Anglian Home offer upvc windows for your new home with double glazing, and the innovative EcoGain windows, which will not only make the home more energy efficient but will help owners save money on their energy bills too.

Upgrade Your Kitchen

If you can only have time and money to improve one room then the kitchen is a good room to choose.  As far as getting a return on investment is concerned, the best money is in upgrading or even just remodelling the kitchen.

The value of any home is in its saleability and a home with an outdated kitchen simply will not appeal to homeowners.  If a complete upgrade is out of the question then simply replacing old countertops with new ones, replacing cupboard doors and getting new handles as well as updating appliances is more than enough to update a kitchen’s look.

According to the latest HSBC Home Improvement Survey, a new kitchen will add an average of £4,577 to a property.

A Makeover

You want to give any visitors or future buyers a good first impression.  First impressions start as soon as they pull up at the gate.  Make sure your driveway is clutter-free and update your front door.  It’s the perfect way to make an impact with a sense of elegance and style.  It makes a statement and says a lot about you as the current owner.

What home improvements are you making this year?

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