When should you start thinking about increasing the value of your home? A big mistake that homeowners make is not to think about improving the actual value of their house unless they are thinking about moving. Why is this a mistake? Moving is inevitable. No one stays in the same home their entire lives. Either a young couple will have children and move to a bigger home. Or an older couple will see their kids move out and downsize. You might find your career prospects improve, allowing you to afford a bigger place. Or, you may discover that your future has taken a turn for the worse. You see what we mean? That’s why you should always be thinking about ways to improve your house and make it more valuable. If you’re stuck for ideas we’ve got some great tips that are sure to add a few digits to the asking price.
Fix Your Home Insulation
One of the best ways to add some value to your home is to fix the insulation. The main reason for this is that you will see the benefits while you’re living there. As well as that, it’s not as expensive as you might believe to improve your home insulation. You can start by having a look at the roof. If your roof has faced a lot of wear and tear over the years, it might be the cause of why your home has such poor insulation. To fix it, you should speak to a company that offers roofing services. They’ll be able to inspect your roof, quote you a price and if you wish, complete the job. You’ll certainly see the effects a better quality roof can have on living in a home before you move.
Next, you could consider checking out your windows. Windows are typically the main cause of bad insulation in a home. You might still have single pane glazing, and if it’s an old house, this is quite likely. You should think about upgrading this to double or triple glazing. Not only will this improve your insulation, it will also reduce the level of noise pollution from outside. If you’re constantly hearing traffic whiz past your window, you’ll be amazed at what a couple more panes of glass can do. We’re sure you’re wondering at the price and you can rest easy knowing this type of improvement will only cost a couple of thousand. But it will add huge value on to your home.
Not to mention, you’ll also reap the rewards while you’re still living there. By improving the insulation, you’ll use less energy and that will make keeping your home heated cheaper. It’s a win-win situation.
Clever Energy
Since we mentioned energy savings, we have to point out another improvement you can make to your home. You can add an alternate energy source to your home. The currently popular choice is solar panels on the roof. These are sure to get the interest of a few home buyers when you put your house up for sale. If you’re worried about the cost, you’ll be happy to know the government and environmental agencies often offer to pay some of the fixed cost. What you spend you’ll be making back on energy savings while you’re still living there. As well as this, you can expect to add a nice couple of thousand on to the value of your home with this feature.
Home Extension
When you think about home renovation, there are two types to think about. One type increases the perceived value of your home and the other increases the actual value. A home extension fits nicely into the latter option. You’ll be making your home grander, giving yourself and your family more room. Depending on what you do, you can easily add as much as ten or twenty grand on to the asking price of your home.
The difficulty with an extension, of course, is the time and effort that it takes. It’s not a job that you want to take on halfheartedly. But, if you have a mind for DIY, and you love getting your hands dirty this might be the perfect choice for you. A home extension could be anything from a brand new conservatory to an extended dining room. The choice is up to you, but you won’t be able to do all the work yourself. You will need to hire the help of a professional building team. It’s also important that you choose a reputable company otherwise you could see the work diminish the value on your home. You certainly don’t want that.
Room For One More?
One of the most popular forms of renovation to a house that will certainly add value is an attic conversion. By doing this, you can give your home an extra bedroom and what a bedroom it will be? If you have a little imagination and aren’t worried about spending a tad more money, you can create the perfect guest room. For instance, you could have a gorgeous skylight over the bed. This does mean doing some extra roof work, but it will be worth it. This type of renovation, done correctly can add up to twenty-five percent to the asking price. You will have more than enough money to buy your new dream home.
We also hasten to add that there are companies online that specialize in this type of job. So after you clear the room out of junk you can tell them what you want and leave them to it.
A Beautiful Home Is A Sold Home
Lastly, you may be wondering whether there is a way to increase the value of your home without spending any money at all. If you want to choose this option, you need to focus on curb appeal. You should start with the garden. You need to cut the grass short and trim down any hedges and trees. This will make your garden look a lot grander and more welcoming. It’s also a good idea to add a unique feature and make it stand out on the street.
Next, focus on the interior of your home. We suggest painting the rooms cream, similar to a blank canvas. As well as this, we recommend you opt for a minimalist design. Keeping the amount of furniture low in each room makes your entire property look big and stylish. Do this and you’re sure to get offers for a lot more than the home is worth.
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