Thinking of selling your home in the future?

Before you get that ‘for sale’ sign up, it could be worth considering whether you can make any improvements to your home that could raise the value. There are lots of improvements that can increase the worth of your home. The key is to not spend too much money on these improvements so that you’re making a return on them. Here are just several home improvements that are worth investing in.

Repaint the walls

A new lick of paint costs very little but can add a lot of value to your home. Neutral colours are the best option for adding value – you should try to avoid anything too controversial such as black or pink which could decrease the value of your home. On top of repainting your interior walls, consider the exterior of your home – there may be areas here that could do with repainting too such as window frames or wood paneling.

Repair your roof

A new roof can add 15% to a property’s value. Whilst installing a roof is an expensive job, you’ll often make back the money spent on it. Of course, you may not have to install an entire new roof and fixing up a few broken tiles and cleaning it could be just as beneficial.

You’re best hiring professional roofers to do this job as replacing a roof can be a precarious job. Flat roofs will cost more to repair and you may not make a return on them given that they can’t be seen from the ground.

Tidy your garden

If your garden is a bit of mess, sprucing it up could be an easy way of adding value. You don’t need to be particularly green-fingered – in fact creating a low maintenance garden can often add more value because it appeals to more buyers. Easy ways to tidy up the garden could include cutting the grass, repairing any broken fences and getting rid of any debris such as branches.

If you’re up for taking on a project, it could be worth adding either a patio or a decking area to your garden if you don’t already have one – having a designated social area can make the garden more attractive and significantly boost the value of the home.

Convert your loft/garage

Many homeowners that are lucky enough to have a garage or a loft use this as nothing more than a dumping ground for clutter. However, this space could be easily converted into an extra bedroom. This is certain to add tens of thousands to the sale price and is certain to work out cheaper to implement than adding an extension.

In fact, in some garages and lofts, you may only need to make minor improvements to convert the room into a legally-classed bedroom such as adding heating and electrics and switching out the floor.

Replace old fixtures

Fixtures that are clearly aged and worn could be worth replacing. This could include an old bathtub with mottled taps or an old energy-guzzling oven. Replacing these fixtures with brand new one will help to modernise your home and add value. Try to look for fixtures that are energy-saving. These types of green fixtures are popular because they save homeowners money in the long run.

Strip old carpets

Carpets that are stained or damaged could reduce the value of your home. Strip these away and replace them with new carpets or wooden laminate flooring. You may be able to hire a carpet cleaning machine and get any stains out. This could be a cheaper way of making your carpets look  brand new again.

Insulate

Many buyers today care about the energy efficiency of their new home. Homes that are well insulated tend to be more attractive to buyers and therefore have a higher value. If your home hasn’t got much insulation, it could be worth hiring professionals to install some insulation around your home.

This could include installing double glazed windows, insulating the loft or adding some cavity wall insulation. It’s possible to insulate your home yourself. But you should be careful as certain materials like fiberglass wool can be dangerous.