I have a 4 bed detached what shall I do to increase its value quickly but with little expense
bought the hose last year an elderly lady lived there so has not been modernised since it was built in 1974
2007-03-20 06:36:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
semi rural midlands uk
2007-03-20 06:41:32 · update #1
Don't spend much on it but make it clean and neat. Can you extend it? Don't do it but have a sketch or something done to show it. Whatever you do will be ripped out by new owners so just get the paint brush going to clean it up
2007-03-20 06:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it hasn't been modernised since 1974 it may need a new kitchen and bathroom. But I don't know without inspecting it.
Cheap and easy things to do to make sure your house is saleable:
1. Carpets shouldn't be very dark. Nor should they be patterned.
2. The bathroom and the kitchen should have lino flooring, NOT carpet.
3. Some people like wooden laminate flooring to the lounge. It's up to personal taste. Don't bother with it if you have a good carpet in there currently.
4. Have the place clean and tidy. If it's messy it doesn't look good, and people downvalue the house in their mind because of it.
5. Don't have pets. I'm currently viewing property. One place had a dog there. My fiancee, being slightly afraid of dogs paid more attention to him than the house, and so wasn't really sure what she thought of it. Another place, although it had no pets at home, smelt of them. It didn't smell good.
2007-03-20 13:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint is always helpful. The latest boost for homes value is remodeling of kitchen or baths. Removing cheap old style paneling will also bring a house into the present day theme.
2007-03-20 13:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just bring the house up to date, don't mess with the structure because sometimes aged is better than brand new, just focus on all repairs and all safety issues, because the safer the property is the more a consumer will pay.
2007-03-20 13:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi im pierce from Pierce & Banderiezz.
i would strongly suggest you get in touch with a good interior designer as you would need a consultation a professional eye will pick up on everything that the ordinary person wouldnt.
let me no if you wanna no more.
pierce_banderiezz@yahoo.co.uk
2007-03-20 18:03:51 · answer #5 · answered by pierce_banderiezz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your decor isnt too individual. stick with pastels and creams. Then potential buyers dont worry about decorationg immediatly. Most importantly make sure it is clean.
2007-03-20 13:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah X 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try aplumber. They are good at putting valves in properties.
2007-03-20 13:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by Earwigo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where in the world are you?....makes a little difference.
2007-03-20 13:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by mental 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adding newer decks, porches
new counter tops cabinets
new appliances
2007-03-20 13:44:37 · answer #9 · answered by elite_women_rule_the_rock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wood flooring is hip at moment,
mod kit & bath,
good windows
2007-03-20 13:43:57 · answer #10 · answered by qwerty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋