Once you’ve bought a house, you might think that all the hard work is over.
Sure, you no longer have to spend time liaising between solicitors and estate agents anymore, and you can finally start to settle into your new home.
However, now it’s time to start thinking about how you can add some value to it. By carrying out certain jobs and home maintenance, you can start to grow the property’s value so that by the time you come to sell it, you will have made a profit.
Here are some great home improvements that could boost your property’s value by quite a bit.
Building Extensions
We could all do with a little extra space in our homes, and if you are able to, adding an extension is a great way to get more floor space.
If you have plenty of savings, then you could add on a whole room. However, even just adding a few square metres onto a bedroom or your lounge will make a big difference.
This can be quite an expensive home improvement, as you will need to hire a civil engineering, architect, builders, and a host of other trades.
Thankfully, though, this can add on quite a large sum to the value of your home.
Adding A Conservatory
Conservatories were very popular home additions through most of the 1990s, but then quickly became quite old-fashioned.
You might be pleased to hear that they are very much back on trend, and more homeowners are now adding these glass rooms to the backs of their properties.
What’s more, house hunters absolutely love them. Not only will a new conservatory add value, but it should also help you sell the house very quickly as well.
Installing A New Kitchen Or Bathroom
Something else that house hunters love to see is a modern kitchen and bathroom.
Most people looking for a new home will want to buy somewhere that requires little work carrying out to it once they have moved in.
Getting a new kitchen or bathroom can be big jobs, so most house hunters will pass on places where this job looks necessary.
As a modern kitchen or bathroom is very appealing, it can add a considerable amount to your asking price.
Replacing Old Windows
Did you know that new double-glazed windows will make a property exceptionally well insulated?
It’s true, and this is something that most house hunters know as well.
If your home still has some old windows in it, you should see about getting them replaced for some newer models.
Creating Open-Plan Spaces
Open-plan living and dining spaces are now very fashionable. If your property’s structure allows, you should try to create as many open-plan areas as you can.
It might be necessary to consult a building firm when doing this so that you don’t accidentally knock down any supporting walls.
These are just a handful of the jobs you can do that will greatly increase your property’s value. Simply keeping it in good condition will also help boost its value too.
