The Most Cost Effective Changes You Can Make To Your Home To Increase Its Value
If you’re thinking of selling in the next few months or years, or you’re simply wanting to invest some money in your home to improve its condition and therefore value, you’re in the right place.
It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to make really positive improvements that will add to the value if you were to have your home looked at, with some of them being completely free or costing next to nothing, whilst others require more investment but are still cost effective because of what you can get back from it.
So, get ready to refresh your home with these cost effective changes, and make money in the long run!
Focus On Curb Appeal
The first thing you should do to help increase the value of your home, especially if you’re wanting to get it valued soon, is to focus on the curb appeal.
First impressions mean a lot, and often the front of your home is the first image people will see when they’re looking at a property, so you need to make it count and give the person a reason why you’re trying to sell at the price you are.
So, we’d always start with jet washing the front of your house, including the patios and driveway.
You’d be surprised at how much of a difference this can make to remove any dirt and grime that generally makes a house look uncared for.
Once you’ve done this, you’ll also have a better idea of the more significant changes that need to be made.
For example, you might have thought you needed to replace patio tiles running up to your house, but they look great with a proper jet wash.
You should also refresh your front door and garage door if that needs doing, as it’s one of the main features of the front of the home and could be enough to immediately set a negative tone.
Make sure that you also give the windows a good clean on the outside, clear the gutters, tidy up the garden and then look at what else needs improving.
If you have any roof problems, then sort out roof repair on a budget too!
If you have a very old driveway that is cracked or looks messy, then you should consider getting it redone or potentially changing the material, again only if the budget is there.
Improve Insulation
With energy efficiency ratings being high on people’s agendas, improving the insulation in your home is a great way to add value.
The cost of energy has increased significantly and isn’t showing any signs of decreasing, and so people want to move into a home that is going to retain heat well.
Not only will this decrease your cost of living whilst you’re still in the property, but when you have certifications to say you’ve had good quality insulation installed, it can make a big difference when it comes to what you can sell your home for.
So, consider things like external wall insulation, roof insulation and conservatory insulation, to improve the energy efficiency rating and make your home more appealing.
Paint Every Room A Neutral Color
If you’re looking to move quite soon and are happy to remove some of the personality you’ve added to your home, then we’d recommend refreshing every room with a coat of paint and focusing on a neutral color.
When people see images of a home, if there are really bright color palettes throughout the home and unique textures, they may find it difficult to picture themselves and their personal style in the home.
This won’t always be the case, however it can be off putting for a number of people.
People often don’t think about the psychology of colours in interior design, but it’s a really interesting concept.
A coat of paint can really refresh the space and make it feel newer, so it is a great thing to do when you’re thinking of selling.
With the neutral colors, you’ll also be making it a space that many people can picture themselves in and can see it as a blank canvas that they can then make their own.
So, work through your home and focus on a neutral color palette with your fresh layers of paint.
Make Cosmetic Improvements To Kitchen and Bathrooms
Usually when people are looking at a home, the first things their eyes are drawn to are the kitchens and bathrooms.
This is because bedrooms can quite easily be transformed with paint and wallpaper, whereas bathrooms and kitchens are much more expensive to renovate.
So, focusing on some cosmetic improvements in these spaces will help to show people that these spaces are in good condition and livable until they have the money later down the line to renovate them fully.
Final Thoughts
So, in terms of budget kitchen ideas, things like sanding and painting your kitchen cupboards, updating hardware, changing the lighting, replacing worktops, decluttering worktops and adding open shelving can completely transform how the room looks.
In the bathroom, fixing broken tiles, resealing your bath, shower and sinks, painting the space, regrouting tiles and installing a new towel rack all make the space look great.
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Category: Home Improvements
