As a homeowner, after decorating your home, you would imagine that you have taken your home to the highest level it could be, but what if it is possible to make your property a lot more valuable with a few tweaks here and there?
The current situation of the UK housing market has become highly competitive and there has been a notable annual growth of 1.6% in housing prices. With intense competition, it is necessary to maximize your property’s appeal if you want to be ahead of the competition.
This will encourage buyers to consider your property above others in the housing market. Don’t panic yet. When I suggest making a few tweaks, it does not necessarily cost you an arm and a leg.
There are low-budget tweaks that you can make on your property to skyrocket the value which we will be discussing in this article, so ensure to read till the end.
The All-Important First Impression of a Home
What do you think makes a first impression when someone sees your property?
What do you think buyers are looking out for when they come to inspect an article?
We will be discussing the most important first impression a home has or should have – the power of paint and entrance enhancement.
The Power of Paint
If you are passing through a street and you see a house with a fresh coat of paint among all the houses on the street, not only will it get your attention but it will also appear more appealing.
It may not be a new home, but it will have the appearance of one. Be aware that the colour you use on your property determines the effect you will have on different buyers, customers and renters.
If you want to give your property a fresh look and make a great first impression then you must ensure to maintain a quality paint job.
Entrance Enhancement
To get to the interior of the house, one will have to pass through the front door.
This means that your entrance should be well-maintained, everything should be in good repairs and good looking to make the right impression.
You can start with making sure that the door knob works, the house numbers are evidently placed and that the mailbox is more modern than traditional.
The landscape of your entrance should appear appealing, so that your buyers or renters will be encouraged to check out the interior of the property.
Unexpected Tweaks that Can Create a Big Impact
I know there are certain renovations that you have been overlooking, I probably don’t know how much impact it can have on your property, but I’m here to enlighten you so read on.
Energy Efficiency Matters
Imagine being offered a house that has great lighting but the electric bill is crazy and a house that has similar lighting but the amount of energy consumed is lower.
You can start by changing your lights to LED, install draught-proofing windows,
insulate your hot water cylinder and wall, upgrade your loft insulation, etc.
Did you know that you can get government grants and/or incentives to help you in purchasing or installing energy-saving home equipment?
Well, now you know, so you don’t need to worry about the financial cost of making such major changes.
Smart Tech Touches
With the speed at which innovation is impacting society, you can do more with tech in your property than you imagine.
For instance, installing smart home features such as smart thermostats, TVs, lighting systems, household monitors, security cameras and systems, etc.
Maximizing Unused Spaces
Now, if there are spaces that you are not using, don’t just overlook it or forget about them. Get creative and use it for something nice.
For instance, that space underneath your stairs could house a cupboard where you can store some home equipment. You can also create a reading nook where you can retreat to enjoy your reading.
Also, consider adding some outdoor features to extend your living spaces. Some examples are an alfresco dining set, composite decking board, fire pit, swimming pool and gazebo.
Interior Value-adding Tweaks
Now that we are done with making a first impression with the exterior of the property, how about we go into the interior? Here, we will discuss various tweaks you can make to the interior of your property to add value to it.
Proper Lighting
What’s a house without the right type of lighting? You can use natural light to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living which will give a sense of space and improve the well-being of whoever will live in the house.
If your house has a sliding door or a large window, then ensure you clean it properly. Trim overgrown bushes so that they don’t cover the windows, doors or pathways.
If your budget does not afford you installing expensive lights, you can just go for cost-effective options like skylights, plug-in lights, flush mount lights, pendant lights etc.
Declutter and Depersonalize
Ensure you arrange the interior of your home in such a way that it appears spacious so that your buyers or renters will envision themselves living there.
You can achieve this by decluttering your space and putting them away in available storage spaces. If the available storage space is not enough, then you need to create more storage solutions to contain your indoor and outdoor home equipment.
Aside from decluttering, you should also arrange your furniture to make your property more spacious and give it an inviting feel.
Quick Kitchen and Bathroom Fixes
The two major places that your customers will most likely check are the kitchen and the bathroom. No one wants to buy or rent a house where the cabinets are broken or the sinks are not working.
You don’t need to break the bank to fix your kitchen or bathroom – replacing the cabinet hardware, freshly painting the kitchen and bathroom and changing the fixtures to modern ones.
To prevent leakages or dripping in your sinks and bathtubs, you should consider replacing outdated sealants.
Final Words,
Do you still think that it is impossible to achieve high property value with a low budget? Well, after reading this article, you may need to think again.
The suggested tweaks in this article will not only create a first positive impression on the exterior of your property but will also give your buyers/renters a sense of space and functionality on the interior.
