Five easy ways to increase the value of your home
When you are putting your house on the market you want to get the most you can for your house.
While major renovations may add a lot to the value of your home, this can be a costly, time consuming and inconvenient way to go. But there are ways that you can freshen up your home without breaking the bank. Here are five simple ways to add up to £10,000 to the asking price of your house.
- Clean up the garden, clearing away leaves and other debris. Pull out the weeds, trim the hedges and plant out simple bedding. A tidy garden helps make the first impression a good one.
- Get rid of any clutter from the house working from room to room. Put any items you don't need in storage, hold a garage sale or donate them to a charity. Get the carpets cleaned.
- Wash the windows and if necessary paint exterior window frames or walls.
- Paint the interior walls with a neutral colour making sure to fill in any holes. If you have carpets that are looking a bit grubby, get them cleaned professionally.
- Refresh the kitchen. This doesn't have to involve expensive refits. With under £400 you can get modern kitchen taps and light fittings that can give the kitchen a whole new look.
