Home Improvements To Add Value To A Property

Are you looking to increase the value of your property? If so here are some of the best performing renovations / enhancements we believe may help to either increase the value of your property or make it more likely to sell - if you are looking to move home. These improvements could have an excellent return on the money you spend on your home, subject to prevailing market conditions and quality of work undertaken.

Flooring

The floors are one of the most important aspects of the house. You will see an immediate increase in the valuation of the property by ensuring your home floors are in excellent condition, low cost renovations such as a new tiles for your bathroom and kitchen can revitalise the room and make it look as good as a new build, other options include hardwood flooring which is also a popular option for modern housing. Even a low cost carpet clean can help in the sale of your property and give your home a new lease of life.

New Kitchen

Older kitchens can often have a tired and shabby, consider replacing or renovating your kitchen cabinets, fixtures, countertops and faucets can immediately increase the value of your home. These small but effective improvements can revitalize the entire home. A bigger change is creating an open kitchen many older properties have smaller kitchens and small diner rooms, removing the dividing room can be costly, but creating an airy kitchen diner will create a room that you will happily spend time in.

The kitchen is one of the most important room in the house It can make a substantial difference in the value of your home. It is crucial to invest in a desirable kitchen , modern cabinets, lighting under cabinets and new appliances can significantly increase the desirability of your home and could increase value of your home on the market.

Bathroom

The bathroom is another important in the evaluation of the house`s value. A second bathroom or en-suite can be a big plus in calculating your home’s value. Ensure your bathroom`s tiled to a good standard, and your bathrooms fixtures are in condition. Another tip: a glass shower gives a spacious feel to the bathroom.

Double Glazing

Double glazing is one of the most important home improvements people consider when buying a home, if you don’t have double glazing or your windows are looking old and warn then when you come to sell then most prospective buyers will factor the cost of replacing your windows when coming to a price when buying your home. Double glazing can also help reduce the heating costs of your property helping keep the warmth in your home, many window companies are now also offering triple glazing that can increase value a little more.

Home Extension

The size of a house is a big factor in the valuation of your home, extending your home can give you big increase in the market value of your property. There are a number of options available when looking to extend your home,. One of the most common extension chosen by British home owners is adding a conservatory which is a cost effective option. Conservatories give you a room allowing you to enjoy the views of the surrounding outside space. Another way of extending the home is a loft conversion; this can be a great choice making use of often unused space. A loft conversion is often added creating an additional bedroom, but an alternative use is either a hobby room or an office. Another option is converting your garage, most people don’t use their garage for their car, a garage conversion gives you valuable added space to your property.

Home Improvement Finance

Home improvement is one of the biggest reasons given by our customers at First Choice Finance, we have a number of finance options available helping you get the money needed to make the improvements that are needs, whether you need a £5,000 loan for replacing your windows or £30,000 to extend your home. We look at finding the best choice of finance suitable for your needs from personal loans, through to home owner loans or remortgaging.

How the value of your home affects your finance options.

The loan to value is an important factor considered by lenders, the higher the market value of your property the more money you will be able to borrow on the property. For more information or to calculate your loan to value use our LTV Calculator.

Get A Free Quote – Speak to one of our UK based finance team for free on 0800 298 3000 or use our on line enquiry form for options on obtaining home enhancement loans from £5,000 to £250,000 and we will aim to give you a no obligation free quote on a remortgage, second mortgage or home improvements loan where our lenders have loan options for you. You will receive qualified mortgage advice if you decide to remortgage and get full support throughout your home improvements mortgage or second mortgage process.

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