4 home renovations that will add value when selling your property

Whether you are on the market right now, are looking to sell in the near future or are simply wanting to find a way to increase your home’s eventual sale price, you’re in the right place.

In this article, we will run through four of the best ways to add value to your property, highlighting where we think you should invest your time and money to get the best rewards.

Everyone wants their house to feel homely, after all – a place where they can look forward to coming back to and feel comfortable in.

At the same time – when it comes to selling – everyone wants the process to be both as swift as possible and as lucrative as possible, so that they can then buy bigger and, hopefully, better.

So, without any further ado, let’s get into some of the home conversions that will help you do exactly that, increasing your home’s value whenever you decide to sell.

1. Give your garage an upgrade

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions count for a lot. Therefore, if your garage door has seen better days, it could be worth giving it a bit of a facelift.

If, for example, you have a timber garage door that’s become splintered, rotten, scratched or is in general need of replacing, installing a new one is a fairly straightforward process that could give the outside of your home the instant lift it’s been lacking.

Moreover, if you don’t actually use the space inside your garage, why not consider transforming it into an extra room of the house?

Whether you’d rather kit it out as a mancave or go all-out on converting it into an extra bedroom, garage space can be utilised in a number of ways to not only substantially improve the value of your property, but also free up more room in the rest of the house.

2. Invest in a loft conversion

While on the topic of creating new rooms in the house, if you have loft space available, why not price up the cost of a loft conversion?

While you may argue that you need the storage space up there, ask yourself whether you actually do in reality, and weigh up whether you’d be better off getting rid of it to add a substantial amount of value to your home.

Loft conversions can take three-bedroom houses to four bedroom-houses, after all, significantly increasing its appeal when it comes time to sell.

Likewise, when done in the right way, they could even provide you with the option to let the spare room out and raise money that way. This, in turn, could then attract potential buy-to-let investors, ultimately, allowing your home to sell more quickly.

3. Build a driveway

If you have a large front garden, ask yourself whether you actually need all that space. While it may be nice to have an area where you can grow flowers and relax, it could be worth renovating it into a driveway instead.

Driveways can be a big pull factor when it comes to buying a house, after all. Especially if you live in an area with on-street parking, many homeowners prefer to live in houses that are better able to keep their cars protected and on their own driveway.

Therefore, ask a landscaper or builder for their advice on how to transform your front garden into a driveway instead – it could be a lot cheaper and easier job to do than you might think.

4. Give your garden that ‘wow’ factor

Put simply, you want your home to stick in the mind of the vendor so that they hold your home in high regard when deciding whether to put an offer in. So, one of the best ways to leave a lasting impression is by having a garden with a bit of a ‘wow’ factor attached to it.

From installing a hot tub in the back garden to constructing a pergola-covered deck, there are a number of great ways to improve the overall look of your outside space.

And even if you don’t have an eye for garden landscaping yourself, giving your garden a quick power wash or de-weed can make a big difference. While it may not improve the value of your home, a tidier, classier garden will certainly help leave a good impression.

Final thoughts…

So, there you have it – four effective ways to add value to your home when it comes to selling.

The key thing to remember is to ask yourself whether the work you’re planning on doing will make life easier for potential vendors. If the answer is yes, then it is probably worth the investment.

If, however, you’re only renovating because you personally want to – like regrouting your bathroom – that won’t increase your home’s value in the same way as an actual renovation would. It’s important to bear this in mind when deciding which work is or isn’t worth doing.

EAN Content

Content shared by this account is either news shared free by third parties or sponsored (paid for) content from third parties. Please be advised that links to third party websites are not endorsed by Estate Agent Networking - Please do your own research before committing to any third party business promoted on our website. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

You May Also Enjoy

Estate Agent Talk

Why September is the Most Expensive Month for Your Boiler

As households prepare to switch their boilers back on after summer, heating engineers are warning that September is often the most expensive month of the year for boiler breakdowns, repairs, and inefficiency. Rob Jones, heating engineer at UK Radiators, explains: “After months of being idle, boilers are suddenly put under pressure when temperatures drop in…
Read More
Estate Agent Talk

What AI Can and Can’t Fix in Block Management

By Robert Poole, Director – Block Management, Glide Property Management, part of LRG In an industry increasingly shaped by regulation, rising expectations and squeezed margins, the promise of AI and automation in block management is understandably appealing. The idea of freeing property managers from repetitive tasks, improving compliance, and streamlining communication offers significant operational value.…
Read More
Crowded beaches - Clacton-on-Sea in Essex
Overseas Property

The top holiday property hotspots for UK buyers

Greece’s property market sees highest level of property transactions since 2009 The latest analysis from international property consultancy, Astons, reveals that Greece’s property market is in the middle of an extraordinary growth period with the past decade seeing transaction numbers increase year after year, with 2025’s total sales set to hit the highest point since…
Read More
Estate Agent Talk

Regulation overload?

Reapit report shows concerns over Renters’ Rights Bill as government plans improvements to bailiffs and tribunals There is widespread concern across the property sector over incoming regulatory changes – including the Renters’ Rights Bill – according to research by leading PropTech provider, Reapit. Their Property Outlook Report 2025 reveals letting agents, landlords, and sales professionals…
Read More
Estate Agent Talk

Later life living – turning a corner for investors?

By Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners By 2072, almost 30% of Britons will be aged 65 or over. This stark demographic shift is already taking shape, with profound implications for the housing market. Despite an estimated shortfall of at least 4.3 million in the UK today, less than 1 million are specifically…
Read More
Breaking News

Bristol crowned best area for downsizers

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living, has revealed where in England downsizers have the greatest choice of suitable homes to move to and where they face the toughest search based on the availability of suitable stock in the current market. Regency Living analysed current property market listings, looking at the proportion of…
Read More