Add Value To Your Home: Outdoor Improvements
We might not always have the weather on our side in the UK, but we’re still a nation of garden lovers. Many people enjoy growing their own fruits and vegetables while others prefer to enjoy sitting in a peaceful, low maintenance garden. Some people only dream of having the perfect garden, which is why having the perfectly pruned and picturesque outdoor space is a significant selling point for those selling their homes.
Often people are lured into buying smaller homes simply because the garden is perfect, which is why making outdoor improvements is a sure-fire way to add some value to your home. From freshening up the outdoor furniture to creating secret hideaways, we’re compiled our top tips on how you can add value to your home. Whether you’re looking to sell or just want to improve how your home looks for guests, we have the inspiration for you.
Outdoor Structure
Every garden needs an outdoor structure for storage, and a stylish building, even a simple shed, in your garden can increase the value of your home. These buildings are perfect for storing away unsightly tools or cushions for the garden furniture to keep every safe and dry during the colder months. Having extra storage space is particularly attractive for buyers with young children as they often need more room to store unused toys that they want to keep.
Verandas
Verandas are a fantastic addition to any outdoor living space and can significantly increase the value of your home. A veranda provides extra space for you and your family to enjoy your garden in any weather, meaning you will get more use out of your garden even in the winter months.
When you have your property valued, the overall roof space is included in the final figure, and a veranda is classed as extra roof space. As the area underneath a veranda is protected from the elements, many potential buyers find themselves envisioning what they could do with the area beneath the veranda, such as creating painting nooks or having an outdoor bar for entertaining. If you’re looking to add value to your home, Nationwide Home Innovations Ltd. have a fantastic range to suit all styles as you consider verandas.
Paving
Paved patios look spectacular and require minimal maintenance to ensure they continue looking fantastic. If you don’t already have a paved area, consider adding paving to where you would typically have your seating to add a space potential buyers can see themselves eating a summer lunch. If you do already have paving, ensure you keep it in good condition by removing weeds, moss and jet washing the slabs to get rid of any slime build-up that causes discolouring. Keeping your patio looking sharp is a great selling point, whereas one in need of love can put off many buyers and affect the valuation.
Alfresco Dining
When it comes to eating outdoors in the UK, many of us are restricted to doing so in the summer months when we’re less likely to get rained on in the middle of the meal. Having a space to sit outside and dine is a significant selling point for many homes with gardens. Having a sheltered area under a veranda where you can enjoy eating outside all year round is even better. Capture any potential buyers imagination by setting up your outside dining area before any viewings, and you’ll have them picturing sipping ice-cold beers in the sun in no time.
Boundaries
Well-maintained fencing or walls makes a property look neat and tidy. The security of a sustained boundary is especially important to buyers with families or those with pets. Before you consider valuing your home, it’s essential that you repair any damage to your boundaries to ensure the best figure at the end of the valuation.
Low Maintenance
At the top of the list for home buyers is a stylish and welcoming garden that is low maintenance. This is especially important for any buyers that may never have had a garden before, as the prospect of the maintenance work can put some off if they don’t know what they’re doing. Many people often struggle to find time to maintain their outdoor spaces but still want the joy of being able to sit outside without having to see copious amounts of work that needs to be done. Having a garden that doesn’t take much work offers a broad appeal to many potential buyers.
Curb Appeal
Whatever the size of your outdoor space, one of the easiest improvements you can make to add value to your home is to spruce and tidy the garden. Cut the grass, clear out the weeks and give the woodwork a fresh coat of paint; these are all ways you can instantly lift the overall look of your garden and, by extension, your home. The more you have your garden looking lovely and well-maintained, the more likely buyers will be able to picture themselves enjoying the space.
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