How To Increase The Value Of Your Home

HOW TO Increase your HOME'S VALUE Ideas, tips and tricks to increase the value of your home before you sell. Which home improvements deliver the best return? IMPROVEMENTS FOR ALL BUDGETS Increasing the budget of your home doesn't always have to be a daunting task. Whether you're hoping to spend as little as possible or working with a larger budget, these suggestions will help increase the appeal of your home. UP TO UP TO UP TO FREE £100 £500 £1000 Unblock gutters, Put up fresh Paint the front Replace worn carpets and rugs clean dirty windows curtains & blinds door & exterior De-personalise Use neutral colours Small bathroom upgrades Pave front lawn Thorough clean Maintain outside space Skim & replaster walls Paint the house interior Remove clutter Loft insulation & space Remove any mould Energy efficient insulation Spruce up the garden Upgrade lightbulbs (LED) Landscaping Install laminate flooring Rearrange furniture Replace outlet covers DIY outdoor space Update bathroom suite WHICH IMPROVEMENTS ADD THE MOST VALUE? Maybe you're looking to make more considerable improvements but you're not sure where to start? The information below will help give an indication of the typical cost for each project and the potential return on investment. Exterior Kitchen Conservatory Garden Bathroom Roof R.O.I R.O.I R.O.I R.O.I R.O.I 63% R.O.I 75% 49% 108% 88% 48% Average costs Average costs Average costs Average costs Average costs Average costs £6,000 £9,600 £5,300 £4,550 £4,900 £4,150 Value added Value added Value added Value added Value added Value added £4,500 £4,750 £5,750 £4,000 £2,350 £2,600 Data source: www.zopa.com PROJECTS TO AVOID In the home improvement world there are always a few areas that one should avoid when looking to sell a property. The following projects have been highlighted as some of the most impractical and least profitiable improvements. In-ground swimming pools Don't outgrow the street Expensive landscaping Gourmet kitchens & Home office high-end accessories remodeling Room additions DIY bodging Built-in electronics Garage additions Whirlpool baths housesimple.com ( 区