7 Ways to Help Increase your Home Value

Increasing your Home Value

Whether you're looking to sell or are looking to increase the value of your home, these 7 key home improvements are guaranteed to increase the value of your home. 

1) Remodeling the Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the rooms that is at the top of the list when someone is looking to buy a home, and in most instances, it's the room that needs the most updating and maintenance because it is frequently in use. Many people see the kitchen as the heart of the home and as I'm sure it's no surprise, kitchen remodeling can be expected to hold the largest share of the remodeling budget allocations. 

For many families, the kitchen is where family and house guests gather for a chat, have a relaxing cup of tea and entertain guests. For this reason, you can expect your investment to be returned ten-fold in the amount of use that will be gotten from it. 

2) Adding a Bathroom

If you have the extra space in your home, there is no way you can go wrong with adding a second/third bathroom to your home. This is why you can expect to recoup 80%-130% of investments from adding another bathroom. Most home buyers will use any room with underutilized space or take an extra room to upgrade it into a master bathroom. With a home costing quite a decent sum, potential buyers love to see more "bang for their buck". There is no need to fear the investment as if you do decide this is the value adding idea you'd like to add to your home, rest easy knowing the investment will pay off.

3) Re-Inventing a Room

This home improvement can be the most expensive option when looking to add value to your home. Adding more square footage to your home can easily accumulate costs but it can also bring you a 50%-83% return on investment. Re-Inventing a room can be anything from adding an extension at the rear of your home, or even converting a conservatory into a sunroom. As we have mentioned above, potential buyers love to see space being utilized to its fullest. If your struggling for re-inventing ideas or don't have the additional space for building on another room, why not get a consultation from a contractor about converting your attic space into another bedroom or a walk in wardrobe?

4) Adding Energy-Efficient Windows

Energy efficient home improvements not only recoups 60%-90% of investment costs, but it can also help with reducing your heating bills as well! A sure-fire way to increase your homes value is to have a great energy rating. All of the windows and doors Harvest Energy manufacture and supply are energy efficient and A-Rated ensuring you of maximum quality. If this option seems like one you are likely to take, check out a select couple of blogs that may interest you as well

• Making an A-Rated Unit
• uPVC vs Aluclad vs Timber
• What Energy Rating Do Our Windows Hold?

5) Adding a Deck/ Porch

Outdoor living spaces, can significantly increase the value of your home.  As more homeowners are adding decks and patios to their backyards, it instantly becomes more appealing to prospective buyers when the house is for sale. Similarly, you can add to the front of your home. Why not introduce a storm porch for additional benefits. Storm porches not only add a unique edge to your home but they also prevent those viscous weather elements that Ireland is so used to, targeting your front door. 

6) Energy-Efficient Insulation

As people are becoming more and more aware of the Building Energy Rating. (BER for short) Potential buyers and valuers also base the monetary value of your home off this rating along with a couple other factors. For anyone that doesn't know, "a BER Rating is a rating on the overall energy efficiency of a building, it measures from A-G with A being the most energy efficient rating and G being the least energy efficient rating" With the range of products and services available for improving the BER rating of your home, there should be no excuses for a poorly insulated home. With an improved energy efficiency rating for your home, the possibility of a warm and damp free home during the colder months is substantially reduced. Most potential buyers make sure to include this home improvement into their reports.

7) Basic Maintenance

Making those niggling home improvements and general maintenance changes to your home is a necessary evil that must be tackled to ensure your home is being valued to it's full potential. Making small improvements such as fixing a leaking roof, varnishing solid flooring and keeping paint fresh will always add the most value to your home. A home with no major changes or restorations to be made always entices a potential buyer into buying.

So just a reminder! If you plan on making adjustments to your home, remember that even the smallest changes can make a big difference to your homes value. Focus on energy efficiency and safety and see your values rise.


If you would like a free consultation on the possibilities of home improvements, contact us at info@harvestenergy.ie or (01) 8021800