Adding value to your home – top tips

Top tips for increasing the value of your property

There are several ways that you can add value to your property, ranging from tidying the garden and applying new paint to the doors through to converting a loft to another room. Here are some of the most popular, although the cost and duration of each project varies:

Rewiring and updating your electrical systems

If your house is old then you might want to consider rewiring it and installing a more-modern consumer unit both for safety and to increase the value of the property. Even simply adding more power sockets can help to make your home more attractive to buyers.

Install an upgraded plumbing system

While this can be an expensive and time-consuming option, replacing ageing pipes in your home is a solid way to add value to your property. It will help to improve the cold and hot water flow in your home, as well as curb any problems like leaking pipes.

Convert your loft into another bedroom

A great way to hike the value of your home is by adding another room, and one relatively straightforward way to do this is through a loft conversion. You can keep costs down by simply fitting out a loft to be habitable as a room, rather than adding a physical extension to your property which can require much more time and money.

Adding an extension

If you are not in a rush to sell your house and can afford to build an extension, adding size to your property can be another way to increase its value. But this can be a complicated process as it will likely require planning permission before it begins. The UK government’s website has helpful details on the steps you might have to take.

Tidying the garden

Sometimes the simplest improvements can help to improve the overall value of your home. One example is tidying your garden – if it is overgrown with weeds and hides the true amount of space then it will be a turn-off for buyers. In contrast, keeping your garden neat can help to make it look larger and more valuable to buyers.

Paint over cracks and walls

Another relatively low-cost option is to paint over cracks on window ledges and doors, and put a new coat of paint over walls inside the house or flat. This will improve the overall appearance of your home, in turn increasing its value.

Upgrade your bathroom

Because the bathroom is one of the most heavily used rooms in your home, buyers place a great emphasis on it being clean and modern. Consider investing in fresh tiling and redecorating to help make the bathroom more enticing to a potential buyer.

Install new kitchen appliances

The kitchen is also a frequently used room and therefore buyers prefer a kitchen that has modern appliances and a clean look. Spending some time and money on installing new appliances and improving the look of your kitchen can add value to your home.