Exterior Features That Could Add High Value To Your Home

Once you’ve bought a home, you’ve got to look after that home! But that doesn’t just mean investing in repairs and a bit of yearly maintenance. You need to look into ways to increase the value over time, especially in a market where homes depreciate at a rapid rate. If you want to sell one day, or you just want to keep that option open to you, it’s best to do your research now and make a plan for the future.


And within that, you’re going to want to incorporate some new external features onto your home. These are the kinds that’ll add curb appeal and up that sale price, but they can also add a lot more function and aesthetic to the home you’re living in. If that sounds like a great plan to you, make sure you check out external features like these.

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An Extension


If your home has an extension that’s visible from the exterior of the house, you could add upwards of 10% extra value to your home’s sale price in the future. That’s a big amount of money, especially if you paid over your budget and/or the buying price you really wanted!


And the extension itself can add extra value on top of that, depending on the type of extension you’ve gone for. If it’s an upgrade to an existing room, like adding a dining room to a kitchen, you could add another 5%. On the other hand, if it’s a new room you could add another 10%, and if it’s a full-on conservatory, you could add a whopping extra 20%!


A Driveway Gate


Driveway gates are perfect for adding a bit of external value, thanks to just how much security they add without looking like a pure security feature. They add a bit of elegance and glam to the house as well!


If you’ve got a driveway at the front of your house, get in touch with a driveway gates builder to see if they can fit a gate system. If they can, your home’s value could climb by upwards of 5%!


People love to know they’re going to be living in a house that grants peace of mind over how accessible the entryways are, and that’s going to carry your sale price through to a very healthy sum one day.


A Terrace


Even the backyard can add curb appeal to a home! As such, if you’ve got the space for a terrace, erect one and make proper use of it.


Not only will you have a great garden space to spend time in, but anyone else who comes to view the property in future will see the amount of potential in the backyard too. That’s where real value can be found in your exterior - a bit of landscaping and you could add at least another 20% to your home’s real value.


Want to add some high-value features to your home? Start externally and watch as the price changes.