{"id":2780,"date":"2014-09-02T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2014-09-02T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=2780"},"modified":"2014-09-02T09:00:43","modified_gmt":"2014-09-02T08:00:43","slug":"really-adds-value-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/kitchens\/really-adds-value-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add value to your home without wasting money"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wouldn\u2019t it be great if every improvement you made to the home would add on a wealth of value? But unfortunately that\u2019s rarely the case.<\/p>\n

Of course, you can\u2019t avoid making some amendments to the home because many will be necessary, but what\u2019s important is to avoid those which will do more harm than good.<\/p>\n

Put simply, just because you spend \u00a35,000 refurbishing the kitchen, doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019ll get \u00a35,000+ back in the valuation.<\/p>\n

So why not take a look at our top tips for improving your home and getting the money back when you sell in the future.
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Don\u2019t overdevelop<\/h2>\n

Overdeveloping is something that happens accidently rather than being a clear-cut decision. And you need to beware falling into the same trap as thousands of other homeowners.<\/p>\n

Think about it, if your home is worth \u00a3400,000 and every other property on the road is valued at \u00a3250,000, yours sticks out like a sore thumb. The chances are you\u2019d have pushed your home into the wrong price bracket.<\/p>\n

But this doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t make some changes. Take a look around and see what your neighbours are up to. A conservatory will always add value to the home and you may also find it more cost effective to convert a two bedroom house into a three bedroomed property rather than relocating.<\/p>\n

Reconfiguration<\/h2>\n

If you want to create some more bedrooms upstairs then the best way to do this is with some reconfiguration. Your best bet here is to hire a builder who\u2019ll be able to draw up plans and best utilise the space you have available.<\/p>\n

Building onto the garage is often seen as a great way of extending upstairs. Between a two and three bedroom house you\u2019re looking at a \u00a330,000+ valuation difference.<\/p>\n

Loft conversions<\/h2>\n

Loft conversions are hugely popular all over Britain because they help to make the most of otherwise wasted space in your home. With a loft conversion you\u2019ll completely change a dark and dingy environment, into a light and welcoming area.<\/p>\n

If you live in a conservation area or own a listed building, this could be tricky because of permissions. So always speak to a local planning officer before going ahead with any work.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided on a conversion though, make sure to hire a reputable builder to undertake the job. We would recommend using Velux windows to bring in a wealth of natural light and help open up the space. This can cost from around \u00a310,000 and you can add 20% to the value of your home.<\/p>\n

For more information on loft conversion costs<\/a> see our guide or look through our directory of local loft conversion specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Single-storey extensions<\/h2>\n

Any home improvement that adds space to your home will be a good idea, as long as you don\u2019t go eating too much into valuable garden space. A conservatory for example will add over \u00a39,000 to your home\u2019s value. You could also consider a standard extension of another room in your home such as the kitchen. This will all fall under permitted development too, so you won\u2019t need to worry about permissions.<\/p>\n

To see costs for a house extension<\/a> read our costing guide. Once you are ready to get quotes see our directory of local builders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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