Adding Value To Your Home
Did you know that adding an extra room to your property is one of the best ways to add value to your property?
According to more than 100 estate agents who took part in a survey carried out by Egg, the online bank.
Although they cost more than a new kitchen or bathroom, they'll add up to four times more value and are
the most profitable way to make money on your home. But in order to reap the rewards, you've got to make
sure you do it properly. This is not a DIY job!
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Russell Jervis, managing director of Haart estate agents, warns:
"If a loft conversion is carried out properly it can certainly add to the value of a property. However it is important that homeowners follow some simple guidelines otherwise they could simply be pouring a lot of money down the drain."
"This means getting a professional builder in, plus possibly an architect who will help to ensure you're making the most of the space.
Plus it means spending money on good quality fixtures and fittings.
And last but not least, if you want the room to be classed as living
space (rather than storage space) then it will have to have a permanent
staircase, windows and meet fire and building regulations. Again, do it
properly - for example a proper staircase that looks like it has always
been there will clearly appeal to more buyers (and add more value) than
a second-rate ladder. |
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