The 10 Best Ways to…Add Value to Your Home: How to grow your space and your wealth

by SallyCoulthard (Author)

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  2008

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  Do you want to add value to your home? Are you certain you know exactly where best to focus both your attention and your money? Do you want to find out how to make the most money from your property? Forget everything you thought you knew about home improvements, 10 Best Waysto Add Value to Your Home is the definitive guide to adding value to your property. It's a well-kept secret that most home improvements are actually a waste of money. While many of us are busy laminating our living room floors or installing uPVC windows, the reality is that we're missing out on the most valuable additions to our homes. Ask the average homeowner what they think would most improve the value of their homes, and most will rank a new kitchen, bathroom or a conservatory as one of the top three must-haves. Ask the same question to estate agents and you'll get a very different answer. So what's the truth? 10 Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home has all the answers. Each chapter of this unique new approach to home improvement will take one of the ten best money spinners and break it down in to more detail. - Discover which home improvements add most value in your region. Loft conversions in London offer a hefty return on investment. In East Anglia however, a conservatory may be a better option. - Get the low-down on the cost implications is it cheaper to move house than add an extension? - Find out how much your house may increase in value depending on the project you undertake. - Look at and compare all the pros and cons to make the best decisions for you, your family and your home. - Find valuable and detailed advice, information, top tips and extensive checklists to help you plan, prepare and carry out your project with confidence. You'll find out about all of the practical essentials you'll need to consider before you start work: how to apply for planning permission; building regulations; finding builders, qualified engineers and getting quotes; how to re-mortgage and how get your home re-valued. You'll discover important information about things you may not have even considered, find out about the best ways to waste your money and just how far you should go with your renovations. Our houses are our biggest asset, so it's vital that we invest our money wisely. Make the most of your hard-earned cash and use10 Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home to make sure your investment is a sound one.