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Home improvers should start in the kitchen
16 May 2008
The first tip for homeowners looking to boost the market value of their property is to modernise the kitchen, according to renovation experts.Specialists from the Homebuilding & Renovation Show recommend updating tired dated doors, handles and worktops for the best results.
Provided the carcasses of kitchen units are in good order, new cupboard doors can provide a fresh look that is appealing to prospective buyers, "for only a modest outlay".
In a small home, the cost of a whole new kitchen can be as little as £1,500, plus fitting.
Experts from the Homebuilding & Renovation Show also concur that double glazing is an "essential" element for most house hunters.
Opting for the wrong style of windows can decrease the value of your property, they warn, though money spent on double glazing is "never wasted" as it is guaranteed to increase the value of your home.
Conservatories are another sure-fire way of making a property more desirable, but the added value will depend on the available floor space and usability of the new room.
Finally, the home show experts remind property owners to focus on the basics by painting rooms neutral colours.
