The best thing about owning your own home is that you can make all the updates that you like, given that you have planning permission if needed. Aside from being able to customise it to your liking, a house is also an appreciating asset and can make a good return on your investment. The updates can accelerate the process and help you to yield more revenue when it comes to selling. We’ve teamed up with a timber & mouldings supplier in London to let you in on some of the most worthwhile.
Double Glazing
You will very rarely come across a house without double glazing. Windowpanes are layered with two single panes of glass and a vacuum in between, helping to keep them well-insulated. If you are in that number, making the move to a more insulating type of window can help you to shave some zero’s off your bills and increase your property’s value by up to 10%.
Adding Extra Bedrooms
Have you ever thought about extending? Adding additional bedrooms can yield a 15% increase in property value. Don’t worry if you’ve not got much land to work with, you can extend upwards to create a spare bedroom, cinema room or office with your empty loft space.
Interior Decoration
Sometimes all you need is a lick of paint and a few changed doorknobs. The smallest of changes can have a big impact on the feel of your home. They don’t need to set you back a ton. A simple re-decoration can give you a 5-10% increase and largely be done by yourself.
Garden and Patio
The rear of the property shouldn’t be forgotten about either. Garden’s hold a lot of value. They offer the potential to extend and recreational space which can be attractive to families. Giving yourself a garden makeover could boost your valuation by up to 16%.
A Kitchen Remodel
The last update involves the kitchen or as we see it, the hub of the house. As times change, so do themes and the colour schemes that we all opt for. Cabinets and cupboards can also start to wear, and you may need to bite the bullet and purchase some that are brand new. If you’re thinking about changing yours, you will be happy to know that a kitchen remodel can add 10% on to your selling price.
We hope that this gave you some insight on how to increase your property value and wish you the best on your renovation!
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About Debz Louise
Debz Louise is a UK-based lifestyle expert and the founder of several lifestyle blogs. Specialising in everything from interior design and home renovation to body-positive fashion and parenting, Debz brings a wealth of hands-on experience to every guide. Her mission at Stereotude is to simplify the modern world for her readers through expert curation and fiercely honest advice.