How to add value to your home through D-I-Y.

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 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 homeimprovementadvice.co.uk for some top tips on how to plan small and big projects. And if you’re planning an extension, visit growyourhome.com to calculate an estimate of the costs.

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