These are the home renovations that could REDUCE the price of your house
Experts claim that while most improvements will increase the asking price of homes, the added value isn’t always worth the hassle and cost in the first place
HOMEOWNERS up and down the country are constantly debating on how to add value to their property without leaving themselves out of pocket.
Experts claim that while most improvements will increase the asking price of homes, the added value isn’t always worth the hassle and cost in the first place.
Paperwork in order
When renovating a home, it is vital to make sure that all your paperwork is in order.
Not having the right certification for something as simple as roof insulation could knock tens of thousands of pounds from the value of your house.
Make sure a surveyor signs off on everything from electrics, fire safety, and windows, to plumbing, asbestos, and even plants in the garden.
Insulation also has to be accessible to surveyors - they can't take your word that it is there, and they will be forced to either damage your walls or fail you if you can't prove that it's installed.