If you want to work your way up the property ladder to your dream home, you need to know how to add value to your property. Here are 11 of the best ways to add value to your property.

1. Existing problems.

Fix underlying problems such as leaking roofs, damp, broken roof tiles, rot.

2. Energy efficiency.

Improving the energy efficiency of your home – install a heat pump. Check out our blog all about heat pumps and the Government grant available. Look at improving the thermal efficiencies of the building such as adding roof insulation, cavity injected wall insulation, insulating a timber floor. Replace windows especially if they are single glazed. Consider triple glazing if you have large expanses of glazing.

3. Services.

Install up to date electrics and plumbing. Any quirks should be addressed.

4. Convert your loft.

This can be a cost-effective way of adding value to your property and more room to on a tight budget. if the loft space isn’t tall enough consider lowering the floor of the loft. Loft conversion costs can be found here.

5. Remodelling.

Remodel existing spaces before adding more. Check out this project we have completed doing just that.

6. Kitchen updates.

Either update a tired looking kitchen following our top tips here or replace the whole thing. Check out our top tips for kitchen designs here.

Cost calculator:

If you need some guidance on what the build cost for your home extension or renovation project might be take a look at our build cost calculator.

7. Bathroom updates.

Whether that is a revamp or starting from scratch this always make a home attractive to potential buyers. Check out our top tips for bathroom designs here.

8. Kerb appeal.

Improve kerb appeal – the street presence of the house is the 1st thing people see. Store bins either away from view or in a bin store.

9. Extending.

Apply for planning permission for an extension to either build or sell with the property.

10. Smart systems.

Such as heating, lighting, security systems – Hive, Nest & Control 4. Make a property more attractive to potential buyers.

11. Outdoor living.

Make the garden feel like an extension of the house with outdoor seating areas for entertaining which flow with the house. Built-in BBQ areas are a big plus.