5 Things That Could Add Value to Your House*

These days houses still aren’t selling for what they’re worth because buyers just can’t afford them, and unless your house has a special unique selling point (USP) you’re probably going to get the bottom of what it would have been valued at. Making changes to your property could be the best way to turn a profit. But be sure to select a reputable company like houseUP before you start any building work.

So if you’re wanting to add a USP to your house to try and ensure you get the most out of your selling price, here are five that could add value to your house;

Add a Sunroom

Adding a sunroom to your property is a great way to add value, especially if you find your house to be dark. This can happen when a house is built so the sun shines onto an area with fewer windows, or smaller windows. By adding a sun room you can open your house up and make it feel both brighter and warm. When looking for a contractor to design and build your sunroom, search online for something like “sunroom additions in Port Ewen, NY” (tailoring the search to your local area) so that you’re sure to find a company well-versed in local weather patterns and the relevant building laws and regulations.

Off Road Parking

A popular one for a lot of people is off road parking. This can be for a number of reasons from not having to worry about finding a parking space on a busy street, to ensuring that their prized car is safe, or maybe they just hate the idea of parallel parking after a long day at work (can’t say I blame them!) If you have space in your front garden to create off road parking, it’s highly recommended if you want to add a simple but effective USP to your house. You obviously need to ensure you have planning permission before getting started. The next is to look into finding someone who specialises in creating driveways. A simple search engine search with the terms tarmac driveways Leeds (you need to specify your area to get accurate results) and you’ll be well on your way.

An Open Plan Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home, right? That’s probably why families are looking for more open plan living like you find in the States when it comes to picking the right home to raise their children in. Space to cook, dining and socialise is important and if you can find away to open up you downstairs living you’ll find your home sells much quicker than if you house still has the conventional pokey dark rooms associated with UK living.

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A Conservatory

If you have a big garden this could be a great way to add an extra room to your house without splitting the rooms you already have. A conservatory is a desirable addition on a house especially for families which need the extra space as a playroom or even somewhere the adults can go that’s a child free zone. Somewhere to shut the door and keep out all the mess and wildness that come with kids. Some people use it grow plants or where there pet stuff lives as our winters are too cold for animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. You can look into adding a conservatory with a building company or go directly to a conservatory specialist who will work with your budget to give you exactly what you want.

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A Loft Conversion

Another way to add an extra room to your house is through a loft conversion. These always add value to a house. My parents looked into getting one and it was going to add about £20,000 to our house as the roof windows would have had an amazing view across to the town. In the end my sister and I were going to eventually leave home and as my dad works away it seemed pointless to give my mum another room when it would only be her in the house. If you’re family is still small but you’re thinking of expanding up unto the roof will give you the extra room within the building without adding an extension. Remember you still need to look into planning permission for this.

A Separate Toilet

This might seem like an odd one but house with two toilets tend to sell for me especially if one is an on suite or a downstairs loo. These are really desirable with families where there may be fights in the morning over who uses the bathroom first. If you have space under your stairs or a unused cupboard it might be worth looking into whether or not it’s viable to add a second toilet. And if you do have one? Don’t get rid of it!

These are just five of my favourite ways to add value onto your house if you think you may be selling it in the future, or even if you just want your house to be worth more. If you need some more ideas this article is handy and some of them you may even be able to do without spending  a lot of money, definitely worth having a read if you’re looking to sell soon.