During the summer holidays, many people concentrate on home improvements, as the weather is good for most jobs, rain or shine, and hardware stores serve their customers well from early morning until late at night, some even around the clock. Most often, holidaymakers concentrate on painting outside, renovating the terrace and garden, and redecorating indoors. Although the impact of interest rates is also reflected in the price of building materials, it pays to keep your home in good condition, as it will pay for itself later.
We gathered the best tips from estate agents, renovators and homeowners on how to increase the value of your house. Remember that the value of your house is ultimately – no more and no less than – what someone is willing to pay for it.
1. Make a list of small repairs
Start with unfinished projects and small repairs. Tour your house or go through it in your mind with fresh eyes.
- Are all the lists in place?
- Do the door handles work?
- Do the doors open and close smoothly?
- Are the door frames in good condition?
- What condition are the painted surfaces and wallpaper in?
- When have the filters in the ventilation system been cleaned/replaced? (note the pollen season)
- Does your cooker hood need a new grease filter?
- Are your bathroom silicones in need of replacement?
- Is there any unfinished work in the yard?
The list may seem endless, but once you do one thing, you soon find yourself doing another. Surprisingly small things affect the overall appearance of a house and therefore its value, not forgetting the importance of living comfort.
If you are selling your house, be aware that a squeaky main door or a malfunctioning tap, for example, can give a suspicious first impression, even if the house is otherwise in good condition.
2. Thousands of euros of value added with a renovation
The deterioration of various surfaces, such as walls and ceilings, is visible to the eye. Sometimes your eye is so used to the surfaces of your home that you don’t notice a yellowed tiled stove or a run-down wallpaper. Tip! Ask a friend to tell you what they see and listen carefully. There may be some gold-plated suggestions there.
You can increase the value of your house by thousands of euros if you renovate carefully and use quality materials. Records of materials used and receipts should be kept and archived. You may need them for subsequent renovations and to verify the renovation.
When choosing a new style, go for calm and light tones if increasing the sales value is a priority for your renovation. They appeal to most people and create a sense of space. In a sales situation, the more people who are interested in your house, the higher its monetary value.
3. Leave the big renovations to the professionals – even if you can do it yourself
Even if you’re good with your hands, it’s always best to leave major renovations such as a new roof, siding, electrical work and plumbing to the professionals. By law, electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician. It’s always a good idea to have a professional do your plumbing and water fixture renovations, as the damage and consequences can be very significant. This way, the responsibility lies with the contractor.
When you commission a contract from a specialist company, you are protected by consumer protection and the contractor’s responsibilities.
Contractor
- the guarantee period is always the same and starts from the date of acceptance of the work.
- must remedy defects and deficiencies occurring during the warranty period, unless he proves that they are due to causes beyond his control (burden of proof on the contractor).
- in case of gross negligence or neglect, the guarantee period is 10 years.
In addition to the work done and the renovated structures, the choice of contractor also affects the value of the house. The name of a reliable and reputable company in the renovation protocol is more convincing than that of an unknown operator. Your reliable partner for plumbing repairs in a private house is Taloturva.
When was the last time you had your home’s plumbing checked? Hausoturva offers a free survey for detached houses over 35 years old. The description always provides added value for the customer, as it gives the customer, together with a professional, an idea of the condition of the plumbing system. Hausoturva does not share the information about the subscriber of the survey with third parties. Please read the privacy policy and the terms and conditions of the survey.
Have a sunny and relaxing summer holiday everyone!
