Five tips to increase the value of your home

1. ROOM TO IMPROVE

Adding an extension is the most costly outlay but could increase the value of your home by up to 20 per cent.

2. TAP INTO HEALTHY RETURNS

The kitchen is the hub of the home. Creating a real asset by modernising it can help you achieve your target asking price.

3. NO REASON TO BLOW HOT AND COLD

The prospect of upgrading a bathroom may deter some buyers but a new bathroom can be a prized asset.

The kitchen is the hub of the home. Creating a real asset by modernising it can help you achieve your target asking price

4. SPLASH OUT ON THIS UPGRADE

Installing an en suite or wet room will increase the property's appeal.

5. APPEALING ASPECTS

An attractive garden has been proven to add value to a property. express