<![CDATA[Kensington Windows & Conservatories - Blog]]>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:22:31 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[6 Ways To Increase The Value Of A Home]]>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:58:37 GMThttps://www.kensington-windows.com/blog/6-ways-to-increase-the-value-of-a-home​When trying to sell a house, no matter who you are, nobody wants to be selling a house for less than what it is valued and nobody wants to be waiting years for the actual property to sell. With these features you will learn how to increase the value of your home, sell at a faster rate, attract the best buyers and give off a great first impression.
1. Get New uPvc Windows:
​Buying a full house worth of windows can be an expensive process, but when it comes to selling the home, the value of the property will most likely be boosted significantly. As well as the value of the home being increased, the people looking to buy a home loving seeing that the home they are viewing has brand new windows. This is because new windows usually indicate greater energy efficiency (especially with double or triple glazing), making the home more attractive despite the higher price tag.
2. New Lighting Fixtures:
When walking around a home on a viewing one of the most noticeable features a potential buyer will come across is the indoor lighting set up. Ineffective, old and unstylish lighting fixtures has a very high chance of being a huge turn off for potential buyers.
3. Get New Doors:
Having new and stylish doors not only add value to a home but also give off a better first impression with potential buyers. According to www.houzz.com buyers usually make up their mind within the first 30 seconds of viewing a home. Knowing this information it would make sense having a stylish front door fitted as it will be one of the first things the viewers will see, and having an unstylish and unattractive door will most likely be a major turn off. Some of the most popular doors we have are:
  • Composite doors
  • uPVC doors
  • Bi-Fold Doors
  • French Doors
  • Patio Doors
  • Stable Doors
4. Outdoor Entertainment Features:
​Outdoor entertainment features to a home give a property a unique quality in a market of average homes. Depending on the location of the property a millennial is most likely going to be viewing your property, and according to consumer reports millennials love homes with nice outdoor entertainment features. Some examples of outdoor entertainment features could be:
  • Fire Pits
  • Barbeque Stations
  • Hot Tubs
5. Smart Home Technology:
​Smart home technology is rapidly increasing in popularity among homeowners. Not only does this feature increase the value of your home but it makes simple processes such as changing the temperature, 10 times easier. As well as there are many other process that can be made easier with this feature, some of these are:
  • Locking and Unlocking Doors
  • Security Systems
  • Turning Lights On and Off
6. Increase Living Space With A Conservatory:
To make a part of your home feel more like a part of the garden, a conservatory is the best way to do it. This is mainly down to the amount of glass in a conservatory which will no doubt give your home a modern look and feel. The most important part when it comes to getting a conservatory is the glass so make sure you explore all the options as the glass can be made with many different features such as double glazing, triple glazing, self cleaning glass and so on.
Areas That We Serve:
  • Darlington
  • Middlesbrough
  • Northallerton
  • Richmond
  • Barnard Castle

​And Anywhere Within A 5 Mile Radius Of These Locations!

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