Results from a survey carried out by 100 estate agents across Europe reveal the 10 most common value adding home improvements.
1) Loft Conversion - 22000 E
2) New Extension - 19000 E
3) New Kitchen - 10000 E
4) New Conservatory - 9000 E
5) New Windows - 6000 E
6) Central Heating - 5000 E
7) New Bathroom - 5000 E
8) Re-decoration - 4000 E
9) Resurfaced Driveway - 3000 E
10) Garden Decking - 3000 E
Home Improvements can be a very successful future investment. Figures above are based on typical value and are dependent on the capital invested in your home.
In the table above, the fitting / installation costs have been removed to show the real or true equity increase. i.e. a new Loft Conversion could cost 18000 euros and could increase your property value by 30000 Euros.
And similarly,
A new Extension would cost 30000 euros and could increase your property value by 45000 euros.
A new Kitchen could cost 8000 Euros and could increase your property value by 15000 euros.
Not only can home improvements add a substantial increase to the value of your property, they also act as a very practical enhancement to your property, especially if you have a growing family or are not wishing to actually move away from where you currently live, as it maybe close to family and friends.
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