boydens.co.uk Home 43 So, turning wasted space such as an understairs cupboard into a loo can add value to your home. This is a great project if you have a limited budget. For a relatively small outlay, you could add a significant amount to your home’s value. Boydens tip: If space is tight, opt for a wall-mounted basin and toilet. 5. Make way for an ensuite Another way to add extra bathroom space is to carve some space out of your master bedroom to create an ensuite. Boydens tip: Existing plumbing and available space will pretty much determine whether you can have an ensuite. 6. Create a parking space While green front gardens have kerbside appeal, if parking is at a premium in your neighbourhood, then paving over part of your front garden to create space for off road parking could significantly boost your home’s value. A parking space can add as much as 13% to the value of your home, according to Direct Line. You’ll need to check with your local council to see if you need planning permission to do this. Usually, if your home isn’t on an A or B road you won’t need permission, but you will have to comply with your local authority’s regulations on dropping the kerb. Boydens tip: Creating a parking bay or driveway could add 10% to the value of a property (source: YourParkingSpace.co.uk).
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