When Adding Value To Your Home, Don't Forget To Add To The Garden!
- By Marcus Selmon
- Published 01/13/2012
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Many homeowners who decide to make improvements to their homes pay the most attention to the inside and look at projects such as bathroom or kitchen refits. However it is also important to think about the garden - one of your home's best assets. It could increase the value of your home.
First of all, give the garden a bit of a tidy. Cut the lawn, trim back bushes and get rid of any litter and weeds that are about. If there is any tatty furniture or plant pots then get rid as eye sores like this could put people off when they come to view your home.
A great way to instantly make the garden look neat and more inviting is by having the lawn re-turfed. This will get rid of that old brown and dead grass and make the garden look lush and inviting and while your home is up for sale you can picnic on it!
Adding in a water feature is something that everyone loves in the garden so why not put one in? They don't have to be huge but the sound of running water can be really therapeutic and can instantly attract people to your property as they will be able to imagine themselves relaxing in it.
Many people are concerned today with green issues so show you care by adding something green in. Even a
wooden seating area with solar powered lights or something simple like that could interest green buyers and boost the value of your property.
You could update your garden furniture so that it looks nice too - it helps if you can make the garden look lived in and used so that anyone viewing the property can imagine themselves actually living in it.
If you have a garage then you might want to consider converting it into additional living space - it could make a great playroom for the kids! If you don't quite want to spend that much then you can simply leave the space very tidy so that buyers can see the potential.
If you have a small garden at the front of your home but nowhere to park the car, you could transform your front garden into a drive to make the property more appealing. Only consider this if you have a rear garden however as removing all garden space can devalue your home.
It is very important to keep the garden well maintained at all times if your property is on the market. Even if you have to pay someone to do it for you, it is well worth the money and effort.
A remortgage can be a great way to pay for a garden improvement project, as you can borrow additional funds in the process. It's far cheaper than using a credit card or personal loan to pay for it all!
First of all, give the garden a bit of a tidy. Cut the lawn, trim back bushes and get rid of any litter and weeds that are about. If there is any tatty furniture or plant pots then get rid as eye sores like this could put people off when they come to view your home.
A great way to instantly make the garden look neat and more inviting is by having the lawn re-turfed. This will get rid of that old brown and dead grass and make the garden look lush and inviting and while your home is up for sale you can picnic on it!
Adding in a water feature is something that everyone loves in the garden so why not put one in? They don't have to be huge but the sound of running water can be really therapeutic and can instantly attract people to your property as they will be able to imagine themselves relaxing in it.
Many people are concerned today with green issues so show you care by adding something green in. Even a
You could update your garden furniture so that it looks nice too - it helps if you can make the garden look lived in and used so that anyone viewing the property can imagine themselves actually living in it.
If you have a garage then you might want to consider converting it into additional living space - it could make a great playroom for the kids! If you don't quite want to spend that much then you can simply leave the space very tidy so that buyers can see the potential.
If you have a small garden at the front of your home but nowhere to park the car, you could transform your front garden into a drive to make the property more appealing. Only consider this if you have a rear garden however as removing all garden space can devalue your home.
It is very important to keep the garden well maintained at all times if your property is on the market. Even if you have to pay someone to do it for you, it is well worth the money and effort.
A remortgage can be a great way to pay for a garden improvement project, as you can borrow additional funds in the process. It's far cheaper than using a credit card or personal loan to pay for it all!
Marcus Selmon
Marcus Selmon writes for Just Commercial Mortgages.com the UK's No.1 site for the latest commercial mortgage rates and commercial property finance news.
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