Are you pondering about redecorating the sitting room or swapping out that tired carpet for some wood flooring but worried you won’t see the return when you come to sell? Can landlords do simple upgrades to increase their rental value or capital? Keep reading as we discuss a few simple ways to add value to your property.
1. The front door
First impressions count and having a clean, smart door is a simple way to make a positive first impression when prospective buyers visit. If you can’t afford to replace the door, a good wash, a lick of paint or a new handle can quickly boost the kerb appeal making your house stand out from the neighbours.
2. Kitchen
Rightfully so, many buyers label this room as the heart of the home, making it an important area buyers consider when buying a new property. A full new kitchen can cost thousands then a buyer may have plans to remove it. Simple touches such as good lighting, a pain through and new hardware on the doors and draws can quickly spruce up a tired kitchen.
3. Garden
Having a smart and well-maintained garden is another simple method of making sure you are presenting your property in the best light. Unmaintained paths, edges and lawns all lessen the attraction with people not envisaging how the space could work for them, rather thinking of the list of things they need to do before using the space.
4. Clutter
It is natural for personal items you see as necessary for daily life to be labelled as clutter to prospective buyers. High impact rooms like kitchen and bathrooms should have the very little on display rather than hordes of shampoo bottles and every kitchen gadget crammed on the side making it look cluttered, messy, and unwelcoming.
5. Pets
Despite many households in the UK seeing their pets as part of the family, it is not welcoming to be greeted with the scent of dogs or cats upon entering a property. Simple ways to help combat this include washing carpets and soft furnishings that absorb odours, making sure their beds are not scattered around the house and the garden is clear of any mess.
6. Exterior condition
It may sound simple but a freshly painted exterior of a property can boost your property value by as much as 5% on average according to consumer reports. Buyers see this task as a large, daunting project so by selling the property with it already completed provides them with years of hassle-free maintenance without any expense.