boydens.co.uk Home 40 Significant home improvements are expensive, so it’s important to consider how your plans will add value to your home. If you have lots of plans for home improvements, it makes sense to focus on projects that will also add value. That way what you spend now will be reflected in the price of your property when you sell. But what adds value to a house? The HomeOwners Alliance asked more than 300 members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and estate agent members of the Guild of Property Professionals which projects will add value to your house. Here’s what they revealed: 1. Knock down a wall for open-plan living The research found that removing an internal wall to create an open-plan kitchen and diner was the best way to add value to your home. It should also make your home more pleasant to live in, with an increasing number of us opting for open-plan living. Knocking down walls means more communal spaces where families can enjoy quality time together, whether that’s chatting while dinner is cooked or keeping an eye on kids while they do their homework. Best of all, this is a relatively simple project that most builders can complete in under a week. Boydens tip: Always seek professional advice – many walls are load-bearing! 2. Build a garden room Another option is to add another living space outside – whether it’s a self-contained annexe, a home office or yoga studio, adding a garden room will boost your property’s selling potential considerably. Boydens tip: It may not add as much value as an extension, but a garden room will take considerably less time to build. 3. Spruce up your kitchen A new kitchen isn’t just a treat for you, it can also significantly boost the value of your home. Putting in a new worktop, cabinet doors or floor doesn’t have to break the bank if you shop around. Boydens tip: There are plenty of second-hand, recycled kitchens on the market for a fraction of the original price. 4. Create a downstairs loo A downstairs toilet is a big attraction to a variety of different buyers. Adding one will make your home attractive to young families with children, those who like entertaining and don’t want guests wandering upstairs, to older buyers who might be looking to future proof their homes. From a lick of paint to sprucing up your garden to loft extensions, there are plenty of ways to make your home a top seller. We’ve teamed up with experts at the HomeOwners Alliance to reveal 10 ways to add value to your property. home 10 ways to add value to your
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