Tuesday, 14 September 2010

A conservatory really can add value to your home.

Part of the beauty of kicking back and relaxing in your new conservatory with a glass of wine as you watch the sun go down is the contentment you feel knowing that every pound put into your new development will be repaid with interest when you sell your home.

As a conservatory is simply an extra room in the house, it fits neatly into the tried-and-tested housing market formula of more space = more cash.

Getting the best value out of any development to your home relies on striking a balance between keeping costs down to maximise your resale value and not skimping on a cheaper offer by a questionable builder that could shave thousands off the value of your home.

In terms of resale value, a conservatory sits alongside new kitchens, double glazing and parking space on the list of shrewd home improvement investments.

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), adding a conservatory to your home can add between 4% and 5% to its value, which in the current market place is surely a bonus.

An attractive conservatory can also be a real deal-clincher to prospective buyers.Even if a conservatory is not on a buyer’s ‘must-have’ list, it can be an eye-catching prospect that could turn a potential sale in a definite one.

2 comments:

  1. Too true, I do a lot of finishing work around new conservatorys,but although the garden may increase interest in the property, its the conservatory that adds value.

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