Although you may find that the way you have lived in your space has worked for your family or lifestyle, there may be further opportunities to optimise what you have to add property value to your home.
By making a few of the following suggested home improvements, you can be sure that you are taking the right step towards making sure you get value for your home.
Check-In On Your Energy Efficiency
A common area that many people overlook when it comes to energy efficiency is their radiators. By installing energy-efficient radiators in your home, you can be sure to be doing your bit for the environment alongside ensuring that your home is adequately heated. This type of radiator allows for greater temperature control with a dial that can help you control the temperature of each room.
Although you may have a solution to heat your home well, that goes out the window, literally, if you don’t have double glazing installed. For this reason, replacing your single glazed windows with double or even triple glazing is important. Although this step can be pricey, particularly if your home has many windows, it will increase the value of your home and help save anyone living within it any money associated with heating bills. The heat created will not escape as readily through double-glazing and if you're considering an upgrade, you can check House of Windows for a range of high-quality options tailored to your needs.
Your windows are, after all, an important part of your home, with many potential buyers taking into account the amount of natural light each area of your home has. It may be time to consider replacing your windows for ones that allow more light in if you find your home has many dark areas.
Regarding energy efficiency, a quick tip is to replace all your lightbulbs in favour of energy-efficient ones. This is the quickest way to increase energy efficiency without compromising on any light, as this lightbulb style is just as bright.
Don't Forget About Outside
Regarding homes, kerb appeal is important as first impressions can be counted seriously. Make sure to repaint or power-wash any areas of your home exterior to ensure everything looks its best. Any wall repairs should be carried out; also, feel free to add any climbing plants to add a little greenery to your home.
Always ask for planning permission and check building regulations for major structural outside changes. This will ensure that your home is deemed safe by any real estate agents and that you are not breaking any laws.
Your Two Most Used Spaces
Often the two areas where you can make the most difference are your kitchen and your bathroom. Both these spaces could often do with the same level of rework, replacing broken cupboards, replacing countertops and ensuring that the plumbing within these spaces is working well.
Within your kitchen space, ensure that your kitchen appliances are in good working order and, if possible, ensure that they are energy efficient. Although it may be that you don’t leave your appliances when you move out, having nice, clean-looking appliances adds to the aesthetic appeal of the room for viewing.
Your bathroom should also contain no broken tiles or flooring. Another great tip is to ensure a shower is in place, as this is usually the preferred option for many buyers. It can be a good idea to install a shower in at least one bathroom, particularly if you have multiple bathrooms.
Time To Create More Space
The best way to add value to your home is to increase the amount of space in your home, be that by creating an extra bedroom, converting your loft or adding a conservatory. It's simple maths.
For example, a loft conversion can increase your sale price as this extra space can be used as extra storage space, an extra bedroom or even a study. Whatever the new space is used for will be up to the buyer's imagination, which is why it is important to create it in the first place.
The Usual Suspects
If any of the above suggestions are too expensive for what you can immediately afford, then the typical change is to give your space a fresh coat of paint to freshen the place up.
Make sure to replace anything broken in your home, light fixtures, balustrades or chipped ogee skirting boards. Getting rid of old carpets that have too much wear and tear even after cleaning is also a great idea. When it comes to any tiles within your home, ensure you regrout any that appear worn, as this can be a quick way to neaten them.
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