Five top steps to add value to your home

Homeowners can take to make their property stand out with five steps which could add value to a home. To ensure that homeowners get the most out of their properties and investments this year, here is a guide to how sellers could potentially increase the value of their property in five key areas of the home.
By rethinking and repurposing spaces, including how a well organised, open space, they can add instant appeal to a buyer.

Stairway to heaven: Staircases Although often overlooked, the staircase is typically the first thing you see when you walk into your home. It can be a very dominant part of your décor and has potential to create an impeccable first impression to visitors.

According to Foxtons, the property experts know that when hosting viewings, the potential buyer will make up their mind on the property within the first 30 seconds of walking into the home, so a hallway with a well purposed staircase is a key element to any living space.

Clever storage: Fitted Wardrobes At a time when homeowners are putting a premium on space, fitted bedroom furniture will add value to the property.

A buyer expects to see clever storage solutions in prop-erties of all sizes, especially as new home developments from national house builders are providing excellent storage solutions and setting a new benchmark for buyers.

In traditional properties, fitted wardrobes can be a great solution for maximising storage options, while being sympathetic to original features, and in more modern properties bold styling choices add standout.

A study in chic: Multifunctional Studies Multi-functional study space has historically added value to a property, and this is more evident today as working trends mean people need their homes to double as an office space.

A bespoke study is of course a massive asset to a home these days and could be said to rival the bedroom that it might be replacing.

Simon Tcherniak, Senior Designer at Neville Johnson said, “I’ve had clients say ‘We didn’t manage to buy the house with the Neville Johnson study – which is why we need you to design one for us here’”.

Dressed for success: Dressing Rooms A fitted dressing room can make people fall in love with a house.

The popularity of dressing rooms is part of a resurgence in focusing on adult spaces in the home.

A master bedroom with dressing room and en suite is high on a list of even family buyers now, adding value to a property, with buyers willing to pay for a dedicated space.

As with all luxury spaces, consumers expect the fitted furniture, that defines the space, to be well designed, functional, flexible and of exceptional quality and provide easy access to the content.

A whole new world: Home Libraries As more of us are now working from home, it has never been more important to have a space that we can escape from home-working life.

Over the past two years we have seen an increase in home library projects.

Depending on the style of the property, a traditional library, complete with mullions, skirting and cornicing or a contemporary library with shelf lighting and seamless doors, can be a focal point and add desire and value to the home.

Ryan Ninnis from Foxtons said: “Presenting a stylish, well designed, and functional home to buyers is a key way to differentiate and sell your property quickly.

We see increases in value of 15-20% for owners who have made home improvements that appeal to the demands of the local market.”

The property market has never been more competitive, so now is the time for sellers to make the most of their assets.

Neville Johnson has launched its informative digital guide to help the UK housing market increase the value of their property – giving confidence to homeowners ahead of when they want to sell.

The 5 Step Guide on Adding Value in the Home showcases five key areas and reveals how these renovations increase the value of your property.

The guide offers smart improvement ideas which guarantees to boost the value of a property.

Mal Shaw, sales director at Neville Johnson, said: “We know homeowners are looking to add value to their properties and so we’ve taken our knowledge in home renovations and launched an digital guide with Foxtons that highlights the key home improvements to consider before selling a property.

“Selling your property can be one of the most exciting times in a homeowner’s life, but it can also be a stressful one. We hope that our new step-by-step guide will serve as a useful resource for homeowners looking to carry out desirable home renovations ahead of selling their properties.”

With over 35 years’ experience in creating made-to-measure homes, Neville Johnson is the market leader in bespoke renovations.

Offering free design visits and free design brochures, the brand’s furniture renovations combine the flair of the UK’s top designers with the time-honoured skills of traditional craftsmen, all brought together with your personal selection of materials, colours, and finishes.