{"id":2667,"date":"2021-11-08T12:40:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T12:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/?p=2667"},"modified":"2021-11-09T12:40:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T12:40:47","slug":"boost-the-value-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/2021\/11\/08\/boost-the-value-of-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost the value of your home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Homeowners\nhave benefited from double-digit house price growth in the last few months and\nmany people are looking to boost the value of their home even further. Whether\nyou\u2019re planning extensive renovations or finishing touches, it\u2019s important to\nunderstand which projects will add the most value.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Aim high<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>Loft\nconversions can add valuable space to a property and, according to research<sup>1<\/sup>,\nboost a home\u2019s value by as much as 20%. After factoring in costs, this can\nrepresent a significant boost of more than 7% to the property\u2019s value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>A privy\nprice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>Another big\ninstallation that might be worth forking out for is a shiny new bathroom. By\nmaintaining the existing layout, you can keep the costs down and reap maximum\nprofits. For a simpler project, a downstairs toilet can add about 5% in value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Keep it\nsimple<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>The research\nsuggests that one of the best ways to add value to your home is by giving it an\nextensive lick of paint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>This easy,\nlow-cost solution could add almost \u00a35,000 to the asking price, based on an\naverage property value of \u00a3255,000. Another project that will boost value\nwithout blowing the budget is installing a new boiler or central heating. Doing\nso could offer an estimated profit of about \u00a32,500. Likewise, investing in\ndouble glazing might provide returns of around \u00a31,400.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Think twice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p>There are some\nprojects, however, that might not be worth the investment. Installing solar\npanels just before you sell might leave you out of pocket. The average fitting\nwill set you back \u00a32,727, nearly \u00a31,500 higher than the expected boost to value\n(\u00a31,273).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>GetAgent,\n2021<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong><em>As a\nmortgage is secured against your home or property, it could be repossessed if\nyou do not keep up mortgage repayments.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homeowners have benefited from double-digit house price growth in the last few months and many people are looking to boost the value of their home even further. Whether you\u2019re planning extensive renovations or finishing touches, it\u2019s important to understand which projects will add the most value. 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