[1] A recent survey of estate agents by GE Money highlights that the right DIY project can add as much as £22,300 to the price tag of an average property.

But what are the most value-adding home improvements?

Less2sell estate agents believe that increasing the square footage of your property is likely to add the most value:

Top 3 Home Improvements Most Likely To Improve The Value Of A Home according to Halifax’s valuers

A similar survey from GE Money breaks down approximately how much money different types of home improvement could potentially add to the price of a property:

Estate Agents’ Top 10 DIY Projects, according to GE Money

Recommended Top 10 DIY projects	Average £s Added
1) Loft conversion	£22,300
2) Add an extension	£19,27 1
3) Build a conservatory	£11,90 4
4) New kitchen	£8,250
5) Add central heating	£6,147
6) New windows	£5,239
7) New bathroom	£5,155
Redecorate	£4,576
9) Resurface the driveway	£3,928
10) Add decking to the garden	£3,617

Of course, to some extent, the most value-adding improvements will depend on the property. Perhaps, rather than trying to say what is the most value-adding project, it can be just as helpful to look which home improvements can seriously detract from the desirability of

a property:

What Detracts Value From A Property, according to [2] Less2sell Online Estate Agent.

What’s the solution?

If you’re planning a home improvement project this autumn, it’s a good idea to take professional advice. Check out [3] homeimprovementadvice.co.uk for some top tips on how to plan small and big projects. And if you’re planning an extension, visit [4] growyourhome.com to calculate an estimate of the costs.