Bharat SainiLast Updated on January 13, 2021 by Bharat Saini
We are always looking to get the properties we live in a rung higher on the property ladder. Even if you believe that it can’t be improved anymore, there are always ways to change up your home to increase its value, as often trends come in and out over the years. To get started on adding more value to your home, take a look at the list below at improvements you might not have thought to include in your road to making your house fulfill its true worth.
Here is a handful of ways you can improve the value of your home that you probably haven’t thought about before.
#1 Install a new front door
Installing a new front door can do wonders to the value of your house. Not only will it make your house look better and be far more presentable and appealing, but it may also help with security measures to help keep your family safe. It’s a thing a lot of buyers look out for, so a newly fitted front door could do your house value wonders and ensure security.
#2 Change your driveway
This is a good way to spruce up the outside of your home. You can do it in any fashion you might like – gravel, concrete, even resin bound driveways, anything that can be very stylish and smooth. There is a huge range of driveway materials to choose from, and it can improve the look of your exterior altogether. This also draws attention to the fact that your house has off-road parking, which is very desirable in many areas of the country.
#3 Ensure that your home is properly insulated
This means that your home is more environmentally and economically friendly. You’re more likely to get put higher on the property ladder if your house is efficient. Make sure you have roof insulation and at least double glazed windows and exterior doors, if not triple glazed, to ensure that the heat stays in and moisture stays out.
This helps keep the warmth in, cuts down on your bills, and minimizes the threat of your property experiencing damp and mold problems massively. This is a major selling point, and the promise of newly fitted features is more likely to bring in a whole new field of buyers who expect a far higher efficiency rated property.
#4 Rid your house of potential pests
Make sure your house is devoid of all potential pests. Silverfish, bats, and moths can be a major issue with buyers and affect the price of your home. Be sure to either get in a pest control team to make sure your house is clean or use a deterrent. Even if you don’t think your house has pests, it’s good to be sure. However, do be very careful with the deterrent if you have pets, as you don’t want them digesting it. This is also a good time to seal up any cracks or solve any dampness issues, as these regularly attract pests, too.
