You don’t have to be a DIY wizard to make changes to your home that will add value. Making some simple changes around the house may make a big difference to how much your house is worth overall.
We’ve pulled together a few ideas and things that you can do around the home, without spending an absolute fortune, which can help you increase your home’s value.
Replace the boiler
If your boiler is nearing the end of its life then you may want to look at replacing it before trying to sell your home. It’s one of the main things that people ask when viewing your home, “how old is the boiler?”, as it can be an expense that you want to avoid when just moving into a new place.
If you have a boiler that is over 10 years old then you may want to consider getting a new one as this may help you sell your house faster. Getting a new boiler can cost a lot of money to get installed but modern boilers are more energy-efficient and will generally mean overtime that you’ll save more money on bills overtime.
Spruce up the key areas
The two key areas of a home are the bathroom and kitchen, making sure that they are fresh and don’t appear dated is extremely important, especially if you’re looking to sell your house fast. Replacing a kitchen or bathroom can be an expensive thing to do, which is exactly why they are of interest to potential buyers, but there are a few tips & tricks to rejuvenate the look and feel which won’t cost you an arm and a leg.
For the kitchen you may want to consider replacing the tiles, refreshing the grouting and swapping cabinet handles for modern ones may help provide a new vibrant look. Similarly, in the bathroom replacing tiles or tiled floor, giving the area a new lick of paint & perhaps replacing the bath panels and the taps is a cheaper option to get a new looking bathroom without having to break the bank.
Create kerb appeal
Have you ever heard the saying first impressions count? It’s true when it comes to your property as well. Make the front of your house look appealing and it’ll not only help you get more clicks and ultimately viewings on property portals but it’ll also mean that potential buyers warm to your home straight away. Keep on top of maintaining your garden, mow the lawn, trim any overgrown hedges or plants and jet wash any paving stones to keep everything looking smart and clean, there are several different things that you can do to boost your kerb appeal and it makes a big difference.
Paint & decorate
The simplest & cheapest way to improve your home’s appeal. Keeping the décor fresh, up to date and in neutral colours will ensure that it doesn’t look dated and gives the potential buyer a blank canvas. Naturally, as you live in the house the walls may start to look a bit tired so it’s definitely worthwhile just freshening it up, be careful when you’re doing this not to go too neutral to the point that it doesn’t look homely.