Decoration: 10 Dos and Don'ts of value to your home - There was a time when the runaway housing market meant that you could buy a house, sit down and just watch its value to skyrocket. These days may be gone for many, but invest wisely and you can still win at the game of the property. Here are some of the best ways to add value - and some things to avoid ...
Maxwell & Company Architects
DO ... extend
If there is one thing that buyers want, there is more space, and they are willing to pay for it. Adding a conservatory is a relatively inexpensive way to raise your square footage, but for a dramatic increase in value, well designed extension that complements the style and proportions of the original building should be high on your list of things to do.
learn what you need to consider when planning a rear extension
If there is one thing that buyers want, there is more space, and they are willing to pay for it. Adding a conservatory is a relatively inexpensive way to raise your square footage, but for a dramatic increase in value, well designed extension that complements the style and proportions of the original building should be high on your list of things to do.
learn what you need to consider when planning a rear extension
Chris Snook
... but do not worry if you can not afford
If you miss the time , money or energy to take on a large construction project, simply to obtain a building permit and to have plans drawn by an architect can show potential buyers what is possible and set your property outside of the competition.
If you miss the time , money or energy to take on a large construction project, simply to obtain a building permit and to have plans drawn by an architect can show potential buyers what is possible and set your property outside of the competition.
DO converting the loft
Turning your old attic dusty in a chic bedroom and bathroom can increase your selling price by a whopping 21%, according to a report by Nationwide Building Society. It is also one of the simplest ways to add extra space -. Generally cheaper and less disruptive than the conversion of the basement, where, according to the location of your home, you may not get back all the money you spend
Find out what to consider when planning a loft
Turning your old attic dusty in a chic bedroom and bathroom can increase your selling price by a whopping 21%, according to a report by Nationwide Building Society. It is also one of the simplest ways to add extra space -. Generally cheaper and less disruptive than the conversion of the basement, where, according to the location of your home, you may not get back all the money you spend
Find out what to consider when planning a loft
Riach Architects
not put your kitchen
There is no secret that kitchens sell houses - and they also add value to them. If you are fitting new cabinets for sale in the future, keep the neutral space - you may like worktops red and purple units, but future buyers will not pay extra for something they intend to tear. The more valuable your home, the more it is worth investing in fittings and quality appliances, but still keep your expenses in proportion to the size of your home.
There is no secret that kitchens sell houses - and they also add value to them. If you are fitting new cabinets for sale in the future, keep the neutral space - you may like worktops red and purple units, but future buyers will not pay extra for something they intend to tear. The more valuable your home, the more it is worth investing in fittings and quality appliances, but still keep your expenses in proportion to the size of your home.
Adventures In Living
DON 'T strip off period features
fireplaces, sash windows, dado rails, ceiling roses - if you have them, keep them! Many buyers have properties of period character at the top of their wish list, so that tearing of the original elements is a surefire way to knock zeros off your asking price.
fireplaces, sash windows, dado rails, ceiling roses - if you have them, keep them! Many buyers have properties of period character at the top of their wish list, so that tearing of the original elements is a surefire way to knock zeros off your asking price.
Rudolfsson Alliker Associates Architects
DO add an en ...
a second bathroom can add 5% to your asking price, according to the Nationwide Building Society report. This is particularly important on a large estate, where buyers expect a correct ratio of rooms to bathrooms, so it's worth sacrificing a corner of a room or even squeezing in a compact en suite dressing room.
a second bathroom can add 5% to your asking price, according to the Nationwide Building Society report. This is particularly important on a large estate, where buyers expect a correct ratio of rooms to bathrooms, so it's worth sacrificing a corner of a room or even squeezing in a compact en suite dressing room.
... but do not lose room to do
the value of a property is largely determined by the number of rooms it has. If you lose one, it will slide down into a lower price range, no matter how beautifully you have decorated it.
the value of a property is largely determined by the number of rooms it has. If you lose one, it will slide down into a lower price range, no matter how beautifully you have decorated it.
California Home + Design
DO have a star attraction
either a glass wall of doors that can be folded on hot days, a contemporary fireplace dizziness or a vaulted ceiling, an unusual feature that will make buyers fall in love your home is worth its weight in gold.
either a glass wall of doors that can be folded on hot days, a contemporary fireplace dizziness or a vaulted ceiling, an unusual feature that will make buyers fall in love your home is worth its weight in gold.
Witt Construction
do not turn your living space into a garage
If your garage is home to half-empty cans of paint, DIY gear and gadgets old clapped-out, it's time to realize its potential. Talk to real estate agents to find out what buyers want most in your area - living area, another bedroom, an office -. And exactly that give
If your garage is home to half-empty cans of paint, DIY gear and gadgets old clapped-out, it's time to realize its potential. Talk to real estate agents to find out what buyers want most in your area - living area, another bedroom, an office -. And exactly that give
Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Do not forget the garden
Too often, a beautiful home is rented by a garden unlovely, leaving buyers think they have a lot of work ahead of them. Present your parcel outdoor low maintenance living space that can be enjoyed all year round and watch the offers come flooding in.
Tell us ...
How do you add value to your home? Share your tips in the comments below.
Too often, a beautiful home is rented by a garden unlovely, leaving buyers think they have a lot of work ahead of them. Present your parcel outdoor low maintenance living space that can be enjoyed all year round and watch the offers come flooding in.
Tell us ...
How do you add value to your home? Share your tips in the comments below.