According
to the Nationwide House Price Index, house prices on the whole are continuing
to rise. But how can those in areas that are not reaping the same benefits as
the London housing bubble make simple improvements to further increase the
value of their home?
We
at Discount Insurance have some suggestions for quick interior solutions to
make your home more sellable.
Interior
accessories
These
can make a huge difference to first impressions when a potential buyer is
looking around your home. Although you want to avoid everything being
completely coordinated, having a consistent colour pallet throughout a home can
help to bring all the rooms together and create a more spacious impression.
Lighting
Properly
illuminating every room in the house is very important. Having warm, mood
lighting can help a room to look cosy which is ideal for a living room or
bedroom.
For
a bathroom or kitchen, brighter lights might be needed, as these can give a
clean, crisp feel and make a room look a lot bigger. Natural light is most
effective at making a room look more spacious, so strategically placing mirrors
can help to allow the natural light to travel even further.
De-cluttering
This
allows a potential buyer to easily imagine their home comforts in your living
space, being able to visualise themselves in a property as they’re looking
around may be a deciding factor when considering a purchase.
Neutral
Colours
Using
a neutral paint on all walls and ceilings makes it easier for a new owner to
make their personal home improvements and imagine themselves in that property -
should they choose to buy it of course!
Providing
the next owner with essentially a blank canvas also provides the opportunity
for personalisation with all kinds of accessory options, such as candles, rugs,
cushions for example.
Having
inoffensive colours keeps the playing field open to many more new potential
buyers while creating the perception of a larger space.
Don’t neglect
the outside
The
‘curb appeal’ of your home is just as important as the interior, if not more,
as it is the first thing potential buyers will view.
Be
sure to mow the lawn, cut back any bushes or overhanging trees and clear the
gutters. These simple measures can also make the property seem neater and more
spacious.
At Discount
Insurance we promise to offer a competitive home insurance quote without compromising
on cover. Call 0800 294 4522 to find out how much you can save!
Categories: House Prices, Nationwide
