A recent survey of over 200 of the UK’s leading estate agents across the UK, carried out by leading property specialists movewithus, has revealed the top 14 ways in which home owners can add value to their property ahead of a sale.
The results of the survey published in this months Great British Life magazine make interesting reading particularly to anyone who is considering putting their property on the market in what is still considered to be a buyers market in the UK.
The report says that based on the average house price, as reported by the Land Registry, adding an extra bedroom could increase the value of the average property by just over £14,500 while a loft conversion would increase the property value by £11,757.
Other improvements are shown in value order:
Extra Bathroom £10,101
New Kitchen £ 9,605
Central Heating £ 8,942
Off Street Parking £ 8,611
New Bathroom £ 8,445
Conservatory £ 8,280
Double Glazing £ 6,955
Conservative Decor £ 6,127
Landscape Garden £ 5,961
Insulation £ 3,809
Wooden Flooring £ 3,312
Alarm System £ 2,650
Movewithus add that the most common factors that devalue a home for potential purchasers are;
Structural Damage, Extreme Mess, Damp, Poor or Personalised Decor, Strong and Unpleasant Odours and an Overgrown Garden.
So if you are wanting to sell your property quickly get rid of the fancy coloured walls and choose a neutral colour scheme through the house, if the outside has been overlooked for sometime there are always decent gardeners and landscapers available.
There are also four tips from movewithus to add value to your house for less than £100:
Clean it, Hide all the clutter, Freshen up the paintwork & Tidy up the garden.
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