How to increase the value of your property

Making changes to your home is a great way to enhance its worth as well as to renew and revitalise tired surroundings, which is ideal if you want to move up the housing ladder.

You can either make modest improvements, such as decorating and buying new furniture to liven up a room, or you can get daring and take on a project to renovate, such as a new kitchen or bathroom, developing your home and potentially boosting its market value.

Big renovation projects

Here are some ideas for larger home remodelling projects that could completely change your living area. 

Build an extension

Extensions may be one-story or two-story, loft or kitchen, and they're wonderful for providing you more living space - not to mention the extra value they can offer to your property. 

Convert your attic

You can make better use of your house's unused attic space by transforming it into a spare room. You may then use this area as you see fit, whether as an additional bedroom, a nursery, or a home office.

Remodel the kitchen

Renovating your kitchen might be a hassle because it is a necessary space in the house that is used on a daily basis. If you can deal with the short-term inconvenience, your house may look a lot more enticing to prospective buyers who won't have to deal with the difficulty of replacing or updating it themselves.

Bathroom renovation

Similarly, installing a new bathroom might be difficult, but like a kitchen, this is a core area in the house that will draw guests to your home and potentially improve its worth.

Add an ensuite bathroom

If you have a big bedroom in your property, you could try sectioning some space off to build an ensuite. Ensuites are fantastic for families because you won't have to queue for the loo in the morning!

The exterior

If you want to make some meaningful modifications to your home but don't want to make too many radical alterations, there are a few things you may do to boost its curb appeal.

New front door and windows

Windows and doors are significant features of a home, adding character and flair while also providing increased protection. Installing new windows and doors is also an excellent strategy to minimise total heat loss in your house, allowing you to save money on energy costs.

Improve your driveway

Requiring less upkeep than a lawn or front garden, improving your driveway is a great way to improve the value of your home. Whether paved, tarmacked, or gravelled, these are all great ways to boost property values and kerb appeal.

Build a porch

Porches are often underestimated, yet they may be quite useful in a family house. They give a place to put all of your outerwear and filthy shoes, keeping them out of the home and keeping your entryway neat and tidy.

More affordable improvements

Making changes and raising the value of your property doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Continue reading for suggestions if you're looking to make smaller, more economical changes. 

Do some landscaping

There are many things you can do to reinvent your outdoor living area, regardless of how large or small your outside space is. For instance, you might add a gazebo and additional decking space to hold outside events when the weather is nice, or you could be drawn to a soothing water feature so you can rest and enjoy your surroundings. If you enjoy gardening, you might want to think about using a greenhouse to grow your fruit and veggies. For larger gardens, raised beds are an excellent option since they may help divide up an open green area. 

Improve lighting and decorate using mirrors

Mirrors will allow light to bounce about, giving the impression that smaller areas are larger. Making a showpiece out of something that simultaneously serves a functional purpose is easy with the help of statement light fixtures. 

Do some interior decorating

A home's interior may be updated to give it a new look and stay within budget too. Stick with neutrals and add colour to the space with decorations and soft furnishings if you want to list your house soon.

Our helpful advisers

Please don't hesitate to contact our helpful advisers if you'd like to talk to a mortgage expert about remortgaging to pay for your home upgrades.