With spring fast approaching, many UK homeowners are gearing up to put their properties on the market. It’s a prime season for selling, but with competition high, making your home stand out is key.
With a mixture of slightly more pricey upgrades and just giving your home a bit of TLC, you can maximise your asking price – by thousands.
High-Value Upgrades
While bigger projects might not always be realistic, certain improvements can significantly boost your home’s value without taking months to complete. Here are some popular upgrades that are guaranteed to add value:
Garden Office
With the rise in remote working, a dedicated garden office has become sought after. This addition can offer a quiet workspace, a gym, or a creative space. And by using a well-insulated garden office can add 5-10%. Garden offices can start as cheap as £1000, well insulated offices that are fully upgraded can cost £35000.
Decking or Patio
Outdoor space is a huge selling point. Well designed decking or patio extends your living space. Opting for durable materials such as composite decking means it requires less maintenance and offers longevity – ideal for our British weather. The beauty of choosing a decking or patio is it can usually be fitted in one day by professionals.
New Kitchen and Bathrooms
Kitchens and bathrooms can make or break a sale. A dated, tired looking space can put buyers off, but a modern stylish one can seal the deal. These can be costly upgrades, so if you don’t fancy a full remodel consider just updating fixtures, painting the cabinets, and fixing any cracked tiles.
Flooring
Old worn flooring can make the house look dirty and be very distracting. So if your flooring is in desperate need of an update it might be worth looking into some new carpet, or wood flooring.
It’s worth noting that you only really need to upgrade the flooring if it looks old, as if not, you might be wasting money as they might not agree with your style choice. And if your floor is in decent shape, a professional deep clean on the flooring may be all you need.
Smaller Upgrades
Minor tweaks can make a huge impact. Little imperfections can make them look harder for others. So it’s important to look at the smaller details. Here’s what you can DIY and on a smaller budget.
Fresh Paint
Paint is one of the first flaws people notice. It could be the colour of the door or the hallway when you first walk in. It’s also one of the easiest DIY fixes to make your house look that little bit more fresh and loved.
Opting for popular colours that aren’t too bright can make it easier for viewers of the house to envision themselves living there – without being distracted.
Popular neutrals to choose from: Beige, greige, white, sage, or a soft blues.
A Well Maintained Garden
Another easy way to make your home look loved is by making sure your garden is maintained. Simply by mowing and pulling out weeds.
Some other simple things to not overlook:
- Garden mirrors – this can help create an illusion of the garden being larger.
- Add some planters.
- Tidy up your garage and shed.
- Organise and conceal bins – especially if they’re in an obvious place!
- Neaten up the edges of your grass.
- Add some garden lights.
Your front garden is just as important as the back garden – it sets the first impression. If your front garden looks overgrown and the patio is unclean it could be the reason someone doesn’t want to view it all.
Modern Fixtures
When getting your home ready for the market it’s understandable that you wouldn’t want to completely remodel, but by modernising certain fixtures it can make the house look like it was updated more recently.
Here are a few fixtures to update:
- New door handles & cabinet knobs
- New light fixtures
- Fix any leaky taps
Spring is a prime time to sell, so make sure your home stands out! From small finishing touches to value-boosting upgrades, our expert advice will help you attract buyers and secure the best price.
Book a free valuation with Frank Modern today and take the first step towards a smooth, successful sale.
