3 More Ways to Add Value to Your Home

The property market can be a confusing place, and it is almost always the case that you will want to add value to your property in order to move up the ladder and eventually to your dream property. We have talked before about DIY ideas to add value to your property, but here are three sure-fire ways which will bump up the value of your home.

Convert your loft

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This is the simplest way to gain more space in your house, whether for an extra bedroom, bathroom or office. It’s mostly non-invasive, as most of the work will be done outside, although you will need to work out where a new staircase is going to fit inside. Converting your loft space isn’t always a straightforward task, and remember that you will need to strengthen the floor joists and raise the floor levels. Be sure to check whether or not you need planning permission to add windows or dormer windows to your roof; if you go ahead without checking you could halt work for a long time. If you spend $20,000 on a loft conversion, you will easily add $40,000 by the time a property valuation comes around.

Convert your basement

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This is often the most expensive form of conversion which you can undertake and is not to be taken lightly. A basement conversion will require you to hire in specialists to do the design and installation, so this isn’t something you will be able to throw together with some mates. Do some serious calculations before converting your basement space, because, although underground rooms can be cozy and a beautiful addition, the cost may not result in you seeing that money coming back to you. Take a look at how much your property is currently worth per sq ft, how much it will cost to dig out each sq ft underground, how much space you will be adding and therefore how much value, before going ahead. In the end, however, the value comes down to how much space is available.

Build a conservatory

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While extending your living space is the aim of the game when it comes to adding value to your home, a conservatory can sometimes look as though it has just been stuck on the back of a house with little or no thought. If you decide to add a conservatory to your home, make sure it fits with the style and look of the rest of your home. Try not to make it seem like a separate entity and try to keep away from giving it its own entrance. One easy way to keep your home flowing through to a conservatory is to continue the flooring which is in the rest of the house, through to here too. This will lead the eye through to the added area and ensure it feels like the rest of the house. A conservatory will add, on average, around seven per cent value to a property; a full extension will add 11 per cent.

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