Renovations can make a home 'stand out from a crowd'

Home improvement work can help a home stand out, it has been claimed Home improvement work can make a property "stand out from the crowd", an expert has claimed.Home improvement work can make a property "stand out from the crowd", an expert has claimed.

In comments which may inspire those seeking conservatory or double glazing quotes, Homebuilding & Renovating magazine editor Jason Orme said carrying out projects can give properties an edge when it comes to selling.

However, he warned that people should double-check if such work will add any value to their homes, as it can be dependent on issues such as location.

"If [the project is] something that can make it stand out from the crowd, whether it's an extra bedroom or a loft that's half-converted, then it might [have a better chance of selling]," he added.

Recent figures from Nationwide suggested that increasing floor space in a home by around ten per cent can add up to five per cent to its price.

Adding a loft conversion is believed to up a property's value by around 20 per cent. ADNFCR-2394-ID-19223811-ADNFCR

Article Added: 17/06/2009 16:53:34

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