Top Tips For Increasing The Value Of Your Property
Even if you do not intend to move any time soon, it is not a bad idea to try to improve your home's future resale value. There are various ways of doing just that nowadays: improving the functionality of your house, renovating the kitchen and bathroom space, and making sure there are no underlying structural problems.
Here, we look at some of the things that you can do to increase the value of your property.
Check that it is structurally sound
One of the biggest causes of house sales falling through is when significant structural issues are picked up. Preempt this situation by checking before you even think about putting it up for sale and getting anything that is flagged up sorted as soon as possible. You may need to hire the services of a property surveyor to give the property a thorough check. They will check the walls, roof, for signs of damp and any other major problems that may stop someone from getting a mortgage. By doing this in advance, you have plenty of time to find contractors - a roofing company, for example, or a Foundation Repair Company - to come and carry out the work.
Upgrade the kitchen and the bathroom
Bathrooms and kitchens are high-value areas of a house. They can be the more expensive rooms to update or renovate, so if potential property buyers see an old kitchen or a bathroom that has seen better days, it can be a huge turnoff. It is a good idea, therefore, to invest some money into smartening up the bathroom and kitchen - upgrade appliances, tiling, flooring, plumbing, and so on.
Check the windows
Windows are one of the first things anyone thinking about buying a property should be looking at. Windows keep the weather out and the heat in, saving money on energy bills, and are also one of the key measures against break-ins. They are also expensive to replace. No one wants to be thinking about that sort of expense when they are moving into a new home, so they want to check the windows are at least double-glazed and are in good condition before they move in. Check they are not warped or blown, that they are secure in their frames, and that they are not a cause of condensation.
Freshen it up
A simple coat of paint can make a whole world of difference to the value of your property. Keep it neutral, so those would-be buyers can imagine how the house would look with their own furniture and belongings in there. If it looks clean and fresh in there, it gives the impression that you have taken good care of the property, which gives the property valuer and any buyers more confidence that there are not any nasty and expensive surprises lurking.
Curb appeal
Curb appeal is key. Tidy up the front yard, remove any debris, mow the lawn and make sure any gates and fences are in good condition. First impressions matter hugely when it comes to your property.
