{"id":20980,"date":"2019-10-31T22:22:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T22:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=20980"},"modified":"2019-10-31T22:22:18","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T22:22:18","slug":"simple-renovations-that-will-increase-your-property-value-dramatically","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/simple-renovations-that-will-increase-your-property-value-dramatically\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple renovations that will increase your property value dramatically"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span>The simple aspiration of the homeowner is to make choices that will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubchairs.com\/blog\/simple-renovations-that-increase-property-value\/\"><span>increase your property value<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0 This is indeed your home and the place you love to return to and relax.\u00a0 However, it is also an investment, and at some point, this property could fund your retirement or your next bigger, more impressive property purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To increase the amount stored in your home, you need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houseandgarden.co.uk\/\"><span>maximise its value<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0 Unfortunately, cosmetic enhancements may offer a small improvement to the price; it is basic structural renovations that are going to make the most significant impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here we offer some simple tips that shouldn\u2019t cost the earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Assess your furniture<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Let&#8217;s start small.\u00a0 The idea of major work on your property might be unrealistic.\u00a0 Therefore, you can make a significant impact by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealhome.co.uk\/diy-and-decorating\/decorating-tips-176131\"><span>purchasing signature furniture pieces<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0 Part of the skill of selling a home is inspiring a little envy \u2013 some lifestyle aspiration.\u00a0 Likely, your buyer is not really purchasing the walls and roof; instead, the idea of the life they could lead in your home.\u00a0 Taking out a dull armchair and replacing it with an accent chair can add a touch of flair and fancy to your home.\u00a0 Work on your statement pieces.\u00a0 The ones that really wow will be seating in the lounge and the bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Clean deep<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>As with new furniture, deep cleaning your home will add significant appeal and therefore value.\u00a0 You need to get into every nook and make sure that people inspecting your home believe you live the perfect lifestyle of no housework.\u00a0 It is especially important to refresh the flooring \u2013 making it look bright and hygienic.\u00a0 However, ultimately, this deep clean should also include a declutter.\u00a0 You need to give an impression of space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Convert your loft<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Feeling more ambitious? Well, the best way to add significant value to your home is by adding a room. A loft conversion is cheaper than extending your house \u2013 although you must comply with health and safety and budget in money and space for an appropriate staircase.\u00a0 Not all roof space can be converted \u2013 so get quotes and advice before proceeding.\u00a0 If it costs more than it adds, then this is not the option for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Be aware that loft conversions have to comply with building regulations.\u00a0 Therefore, although you won\u2019t need planning permission, you will need a professional \u2013 it is not really the realm of DIY \u2013 unless you are in the trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Kitchens clinch it<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Rooms can be changed by the buyer to suit their tastes quite simply \u2013 except in the kitchen.\u00a0 People look for a clean, hygienic kitchen that sparkles first.\u00a0 Then, they count cupboards to consider the amount of space. And then, they think about the lifestyle they would lead in the area.\u00a0 It is therefore essential to the valuation of your home and future buyers to make the most of your kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you do not have much of a budget, replacing cupboard doors and using tile paint can have a significant impact.\u00a0 Maybe you could also stretch to changing the work surfaces.\u00a0 If you have a little more money, consider integrated cookers and white goods, as this gives a neater more cohesive look.\u00a0 If you really want to improve your kitchen, you can bring in a kitchen supplier to do a complete redesign.\u00a0 You could also consider adding some space by changing the shape and size by knocking down a wall here and there.\u00a0 It is probably best to seek advice here and make sure the wall isn&#8217;t load-bearing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Then, the bathroom<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Like the kitchen, the bathroom is a space where buyers tend to want to move into a finished product.\u00a0 Therefore, it can be a turning point in any decision.\u00a0 It is essential to present a light and neutral bathroom.\u00a0 It would ideally be white, and you could add some sparkle by building in some LED spotlights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As with your kitchen, cleanliness will be an essential factor in decision making.\u00a0 However, it also the place where you appeal to that need for luxury and crank up the appeal.\u00a0 Therefore, add a few touches \u2013 and make sure there is a shower somewhere in the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>And, finally<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The final step to adding value to your home is to consider the packaging.\u00a0 Remember the importance of curb appeal.\u00a0 The potential buyers will first glance at the outside \u2013 and if this doesn&#8217;t appeal will not bother to poke about further inside.\u00a0 A few pot plants and mowing the lawn is the least you should consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The simple aspiration of the homeowner is to make choices that will increase your property value.\u00a0 This is indeed your home and the place you love to return to and relax.\u00a0 However, it is also an investment, and at some<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/simple-renovations-that-will-increase-your-property-value-dramatically\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":20981,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[700],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Capture-24.png","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/simple_renovations_that_will_increase_your_property_value_dramatically","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20980"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20980"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20980\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20982,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20980\/revisions\/20982"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20980"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20980"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=20980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}