There are no guarantees in the property business (as the last 2 years illustrated) so these ideas should add value to your property, and help you sell your house fast!
1. Convert the Loft Space
A loft conversion can increase the value of your property by up to 20%. We recently saw a loft conversion that was absolutely sensational. What was 2 dusty rooms at the top of a seaside semi-detached, converted into one, large bright modern bedroom with velux windows and sea views! Fabulous, and no doubt added significant value to the house. Loft conversions can often be completed without planning permission too - as this one was. Steeply pitched roofs are ideal, and in this case the owners were able to lift the original roof by almost a foot, and pushed back the walls to create more space. Ideal.
2. Converting Cellers
As the city becomes more and more expensive to live in, with more pressure everyday on accommodation space, people are increasingly converting cellars into living space.
3. Extensions
When creating extensions on your property, make sure they are well proportioned and in keeping with the rest of the style of the property. Extensions will almost certainly be easier than digging out basement space in a metropolitan area - as they can be built without planning permission if they under a certain height etc - check with local council body.
4. Garage Space
Where space is hard to find, particularly built up residential areas, garages will almost certainly add value to your property. If your adding a double, that will add even more.
5. Extra Bathroom
Creating an extra bathroom may be advantageous to you, if you’re short on bathroom space. Have a 5 bedroom house with only one bathroom? It would be a great idea for you to turn one of those bedrooms into a bathroom. One bathroom houses are a real drag for most people - having to hang around for someone else is a real pain!
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