All homeowners have plans to improve their living space with projects designed to make the home a more luxurious space, and some home renovations increase the property value more than others. In this short article, we outline 5 home improvements that boost the value of your home.
1. Build an extension – Adding permanent living space is the best way to add value to the property; whether a bricks-and-mortar add-on or a stand-alone structure, increasing permanent living space is the best way to add value to any property. That new house you are interested in buying in DK Senza probably has the potential for adding additional living space and by contacting a leading Malaysian real estate agent, you can find the best properties on the market.
2. Loft extension – The cheapest way to add living space to your home is to convert the loft; this involves installing a chipboard floor, cladding walls, and creating a false ceiling.
The newly created room can be used as a spare bedroom, a man cave, or even a study room for your kids, and when compared to the cost of a bricks-and-mortar extension, a loft conversion is a great deal! You do not need planning permission for a loft conversion because you are not extending the structure boundaries; check with the Malaysian government website to confirm this.
3. En-suite bathroom – This really does boost a property price, with a master bedroom, the house suddenly becomes more attractive than a house without the luxury of an en-suite bathroom. Talk to a local builder and ask him to survey and he can come up with a good design and layout that makes the most of the available space. Click here if your home is flooded and you need to dry things out.
4. Kitchen renovation/extension – A complete kitchen makeover would see the price of your house soar, not to mention the luxury of having a state-of-the-art kitchen in which to prepare delicious meals.
This would be a significant investment; ask a top kitchen renovation contractor to design and install your dream kitchen and if space allows, consider a small extension at the rear.
5. Solid hardwood flooring – If you have the entire house in stunning mahogany flooring, this will see the value of the property increase; if cared for correctly, hardwood floors last for 30 years and more! You can re-sand the floor every 5 years to bring back that just-installed look; admittedly, there is a lot of maintenance with timber flooring, but for elegant looks and great durability, it is worth the price.
If you are looking to make some improvements to your home, we hope that the above projects will be of use. Investing in your primary asset makes total sense and you might be able to get a government grant to help with the cost.
