9 ways to add value to your home
Your home is not just a place to live; it’s an investment. Even if you’re not planning on moving anytime soon, there’s plenty you can do to ensure it increases in value – and that it’s the nicest possible place for you to live. Here are 9 tips to suit every budget.
- Upgrade your kitchen: The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home – but many of us muddle through with kitchens that are tired, outdated, or simply not well designed. Upgrading your kitchen can boost both functionality and value. Depending on your budget, you could do a facelift – replacing countertops and painting cupboard doors, for example – or a more extensive refit, adding new appliances and installing energy-efficient fixtures. An attractive, well-designed kitchen is a major attraction for potential buyers.
- Remodel your bathroom: Like kitchens, bathrooms play a crucial role in boosting your home’s appeal to buyers. Bathroom fashions change – so if yours feels tired and dated, consider either a simple facelift (for example, retiling, repainting and reflooring) or a more luxurious retreat, maybe adding timeless elements such as a claw-foot bath, which will never go out of fashion.
- Make energy-efficient upgrades: Investing in energy-efficient features makes sense from a budget point of view, especially in the face of rising energy costs. But it also increases the overall value of your home. Consider installing better windows, insulation, a programmable thermostat, or even solar panels. Buyers are increasingly drawn to homes with lower environmental footprints.
- Enhance the exterior: First impressions count, especially when it comes to selling a home – after all, the exterior is the first thing potential buyers will see. Enhance kerb appeal with a well-maintained lawn, maybe some colourful flowers, and an attractive front door. A fresh coat of paint can make a world of difference.
- Introduce smart home technology: Embrace the future by adding elements like smart thermostats, security systems, and sensor-activated or adjustable lighting. All these can make your life easier, but they can also improve your home’s appeal to tech-savvy buyers and set your property apart in a competitive market.
- Improve the outdoors: If your outside area allows for it, consider adding a deck, patio, pergola or other outside elements such as a summer house or garden office. A great garden or patio is perfect for entertaining and can be a major selling point for potential buyers who appreciate indoor-outdoor living – and a garden office is an increasingly attractive prospect not that more people work from home.
- Upgrade your flooring: New flooring is a relatively cheap way to give your house a fresh new look. Replace worn-out carpets or outdated flooring with modern, durable materials. Hardwood floors are timeless and sought-after, and high-quality laminate or tiles can also add value.
- Give it a lick of paint: This is another highly cost-effective way to revitalise your home. If you’re doing this specifically to sell your home the general advice is to stick to neutral colours to appeal to a broader audience.
- Add a home security system: Safety and security are top concerns for homeowners – so a reliable home security system can be a strong selling point, as well as giving you and your family peace of mind.
Need help?
At ADS we can help to transform your home, undertaking everything from heating and plumbing work to fitting new kitchens and bathrooms and undertaking painting, decorating and building work. Get in touch to discuss your needs.