New kitchens 'appeal to homebuyers'

Fitted kitchens 'a top home improvement' A new modern kitchen has been cited as one of the most attractive features of a property by potential homebuyers.Fitting a new kitchen is the top home improvement for people looking to sell their home, according to new research.

A study by Halifax Estate Agents has found that a new, modern fitted kitchen is what really grabs potential buyers' attention, with more than a quarter of house hunters questioned saying a fantastic kitchen would persuade them to make an offer, reports the Move Channel.

Fuel efficiency and energy-saving features came next on the list of sought-after improvements, while extensions and double glazing also ranked highly on wish-lists.

Gordon Edwards, managing director of Halifax Estate Agents, is quoted by the news provider as saying that people looking to improve their kitchen do not have to spend thousands on the room.

He added that "simple measures" will appeal to buyers.

Research conducted last month by independent estate agency group Spicerhaart also highlighted that a new kitchen was a popular home improvement, with 71 per cent of respondents saying it would make a property more attractive.
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