WE all want our house to feel like home, but did you know there are certain things you could be do to add thousands to its value?
Buying a home is one of the most costly purchases you’ll make, so it’s no surprise that small imperfections can be an instant turn-off.
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But thankfully there are cheap ways to make sure your home hits the spot – and boost its value by thousands of pounds.
The Sun spoke to three estate agents – Luke Saywell, partner at Gascoines, Sam Mitchell from Purplebricks and David Smith at Martyn Gerrard – to find out the cheapest way to bump up the value of a property.
Some of the fixes cost as little as £10, while others are completely free.
Of course, costs can very depending on the size of the house and the amount of work that’s needed.
Plus, if you need to buy anything like paint or tools, you should always shop around when buying something.
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Add a lick of paint – £10
We all know it’s what is on the inside that counts, but sadly this doesn’t apply to homes – and when it comes to selling, first impressions really matter.
Ensuring your property looks good on the outside is a starting point.
Luke from Nottinghamshire estate agents Gascoines said: “A fresh look to the outside of your home can add thousands through enhancing its kerb appeal.
“By sprucing up your front door and window frames with a lick of paint, at a small cost from only £10 per tin, you can transform the front of your home.
“Using nice subtle colours also sets the tone for what’s inside, creating love at first sight for potential buyers before they have even set foot inside.”
He estimates this could add as much as £3,000 to a home’s value.
Bathroom makeover – £2
A bathroom is a room that can undergo a lot of hard use and can easily be one of the oldest looking rooms in your property.
This means potential buyers could be put off if they think they’ll need to spend a significant sum getting it up to scratch.
But thankfully, it shouldn’t cost to much to get it looking fresh, modern and ready for sale.
Sam Mitchell, chief executive office at Purplebricks, said: “Without spending a fortune, the ideal way to add a little boost to your property is to makeover your existing bathrooms.
“Some fresh paint and if possible cleaner looking tiles will go a long way here.
“Ensure that at least one of the bathroom has a new shower, ensuring it looks clean, modern and runs well.”
Cleaning your grout can make your bathroom look clean and fresh and you a simple £2 pot of baking soda can do just the trick.
Kerb appeal – free
A poorly kept garden, damaged driveway, poor lighting or even just a broken gate can have a detrimental impact on the value of your home.
David Smith, director at Martyn Gerrard estate agents, said: “If you have a front garden make sure its tidy, keep the hedge and grass cut – paint the front door. Internally – tidy up and declutter.”
The best thing is, this shouldn’t cost you anything but a bit of elbow-grease to fix.
Panelling walls – £200
DIY panelling is the latest home makeover trend that can be achieved for less to nothing – and it can add value to your home.
Luke from Gascoines said: “Panelling can often make your home look
more expensive for little cost.
“It can create depth and interest when looking at plain and square spaces and therefore stand out among properties with similar footprints.”
Luke said it can add around £2,000 onto the value of your property.
He added: “For less than £200 you can buy your chosen paint colour and materials needed depending on how big the space is.
“With DIY panelling you can improve modern spaces with touches of
character, that don’t require upkeep.
“Why not try painting the wall behind a bold colour to really make the natural tone of the wood pop?”
Storage space – £1
When potential buyers view a property, they often picture themselves living there – and that’s hard to do when it’s full of your stuff.
Sam from Purplebricks said adding storage space will make your home look tidier, and show to potential buyers that there is plenty of room for their belogingins.
He said: ” We recommend that sellers consider installing shelves and create cupboards around their property.
“Look for concealed nooks in corridors, under stairs space, space above sinks, space beneath the bath tub or alongside cisterns and unused wall space for mounted cupboards.”
B&M shoppers have previously spotted cube shelves scanning for just £1.
The retailer was also seen selling a tiered corner unit for just a quid.
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