Tips and advice to help with the housing market and get the most from your investment.
The outlook for the UK housing market may be getting gloomier by the day but homeowners need to stay positive. Whilst recent research suggests that, this year, improving rather than moving is the focus, clever homeowners know that the right home improvements can add real value to a property and often don't require a big financial outlay or months to complete.
Tip 1 - Be clever with your conservatory
Many homeowners had their conservatory installed some time ago and by today's standards your conservatory may be behind the times. Fear not, you don't need to demolish it. Most conservatories have relatively simple roof constructions which enable us to remove any tired old polycarbonate or glass and replace them with the latest solar energy efficient products. At the same time, roof openings can be added for extra ventilation, giving you a full upgrade at the fraction of the cost of a new conservatory.
Tip 2 - A window onto the world
Shabby windows can put buyers off before they even get to the door but don't assume that replacing windows will automatically make a difference. Windows are the eyes of your property. A full refurbishment of your frames, starting with a deep clean, replacement of broken glass or misted units and new sealants around the frames finished off with a fresh coat of paint (timber/aluminium frames) or a full polish (upvc frames) we will bring them back to looking as good as new. Whether timber, aluminium or upvc almost nothing is beyond repair. After this you could add our self clean glass coating to reduce maintenance.
Tip 3 - Never forget the basics
Painting and decorating is an excellent, cost-effective way of giving your home a new lease of life and can really put value on your house. But remember that most buyers can't see beyond bright purple walls - individually decorated rooms can seriously affect the appeal and value of your home. We can decorate your rooms in neutral colours make them appear bigger and brighter, improving the appeal and saleability of your property.
Tip 4 - Kerb appeal
Improving kerb appeal costs little but can give a great return. Tidying up the garden and driveway, re-pointing brickwork or stonework, painting doors and windows and other external joinery, replacing an old garage door and repairing cladding and render are all worthwhile investments.