Property prices in Surrey are amongst the highest in the country. This is because the area is highly sought after and is the perfect location for London commuters. However, many people have difficulty selling their homes in the current economic climate.
Rather than moving immediately, plenty of people are considering alternative ways of increasing the value of their property and making it a better sale option when the market picks up, as well as a more enjoyable place to live in the meantime. Below are some top tips for making your home both more saleable and more enjoyable.
Add an Extension
An extension can add significant value to your home as well as giving your more living space. It’s easier to build than a basement and in most instances can be added without planning permission, subject to a number of height and volume measurements of the new building.
Build a Garage
Adding a garage to your Surrey home, particularly one with space for two cars, could add 15% value to your home. Garages are highly desirable and even people who don’t use them for vehicles can enjoy the additional living space.
Modernise your Kitchen
Although a brand new kitchen may not add a huge amount of value to your home, a quality, modern kitchen is something that many buyers are looking for. Keeping it neutral and conventional with all the mod cons you can afford is the best option to attract buyers when the time comes.
Convert your Loft
One of the most popular ways of adding space to a home is through a loft conversion. For many homeowners in Surrey loft conversions are the answer to many of their space problems. An extra room or two in the loft is ideal for a growing family and of course the value of the property will also substantially increase.
Add a Bathroom
A second bathroom is a great benefit to any home, especially if there’s a large family looking to move in. An additional bathroom makes getting ready in the morning quicker and means more privacy. Of course, the necessity for a second bathroom is dependent on the size of a home – it doesn’t make sense to convert a three bedroom house into a two bedroom house with two bathrooms, but you could consider an en-suite instead.
Modernise
If you have an older home that isn’t up to date then why not bring it into the 21st century? Have double glazing fitted, have your boiler checked out and get central heating installed. These are all features that buyers expect so if they’re not present the chances of ever selling your home are made all the more difficult.
Selling your Surrey home may be the eventual goal, but for now why not update it, modernise it and enjoy it.