Home improvement vs. moving house: weighing up your options

There’s no place like home

If you’re happy in your current home, but want to potentially add value to the property or give your place an upgrade, then home improvements could be the solution. Below we’ve listed three ways to improve your home: upgrading existing furniture, creating new space and sprucing up the exterior.

Out with the old, in with the…old?

Small changes can potentially make a big difference to your home. It doesn’t necessarily have to mean replacing furniture. It can be as simple as upgrading it. Upcycling is a great way of renewing your interior and adding a personal touch to your home. 

Often, we have things in our home that have sentimental value but are a bit tired and out-dated, so upcycling could be a great way to revamp these items without getting rid of them altogether. This could involve painting a mirror or upholstering a chair – small tweaks to existing décor can give you the refresh you’re looking for.

Making space

Adding rooms and new spaces may be ways to help increase a property’s value. Combining two rooms into one large one or adding or updating a bathroom might be things to think about if you want to increase the overall value of your house, while also adding practicality and more room for growing families.

But it’s important to consider the associated costs with adding new rooms or extensions. Everything from soil type to size can have an impact on the price.  

The same goes for adding bathrooms. The cost will depend on size, overall design, what you actually want (e.g. toilet, shower, bath) etc. so it’s worth mapping out your needs and putting together a budget for each item.

It’s a good idea to get multiple quotes for any improvements you plan to make to your home so you can make an informed, cost-effective decision.

First impressions count

Making sure that the outside of your home is neat and tidy can have a powerful first impression, and a positive knock-on effect for both visitors and residents. Things like mowing the front lawn, painting the fence and brickwork, or cleaning the outside windows can all make a big difference to your home and give it a fresh lease of life.

Whether you’re planning on making small tweaks or a big refurbishment, remember to budget appropriately and plan well in advance.

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New home, new adventure

Having been cooped up for the past few months, you may be considering making a bigger move to a new home or a new location. If you’re ready to take the plunge and buy a new property, there are a few costs you may need to think about.