Whether you’re selling up or staying put,
it’s always a great idea to add value to your home. For most of us, our home is
the most expensive thing we’ll ever own. If it goes up in value, you could find
yourself earning thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars more than you
bought it for if you do ever come to sell or re-mortgage it. You could just
wait and see if inflation goes your way and your house goes up in price due to
an increase in the market. If you want to take things into your own hands, there
are several construction jobs you could complete that are certain to add value.
Here are three ideas that could earn you the most money.
Focus on the most complicated rooms
When it comes to viewing the house, there
are two rooms that people will always concentrate on. These are the bathroom
and the kitchen. Unlike other rooms, for example the bedroom or the study,
these can’t just be renovated with a lick of paint and a new floor. To
redecorate a bathroom or kitchen, you’ll need someone with plumbing experience,
as well as an electrician or even a gas engineer if your stove is powered that
way. The whole process is a big job that comes with an expensive price tag.
That’s why many viewers are relieved to find a home with a kitchen and bathroom
that’s been decorated to a high standard. If someone else has spent the time
and money modernizing those rooms, then they don’t have to.
When designing a kitchen or bathroom, try
and keep to classic styles that everyone will love. For example, while pink bathroom suites might be in style at the moment, they could go out of style just as
quickly and lose value. It’s highly likely that white porcelain will never go
out of style, so your money will be better invested in a bathroom decorated in
this color.
Don’t forget the garden
While many people focus on the inside of
the house to make money, there are lots of ways you can add value to the
exterior of your home. For example, just painting the outside of your home can
make it look more modern, well looked after and add some much-needed curb
appeal to attract potential buyers.
If you’re looking to add value to your
garden, why not invest in artificial grass. This is a job that lots of people
would love to carry out but feel like it could be complicated to install. The
truth is that companies like SYNLawn Seattle are able to design you a realistic lawn and install it quickly for a
much more affordable price than you’d think. It’s easy to maintain and can be
used all year round, making it a big plus for anybody considering buying your
house.
Could you add another room?
The best way to increase the value of your home is to add a room. The
majority of prices are initially based on how many bedrooms a house has. If you
have a spacious loft, get advice from a builder to see if it could be converted into another room. If you’ve got a lot of garden space, consider whether it would be
worth building an extension or sunroom onto the house.