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Upgrades and renovations that add real value to your home

Upgrades and renovations that add real value to your home

Author: Pranil Maharaj
Date: 2017-08-04

Increasing the value of a property can easily be achieved by transforming key areas using quality products rather than overhauling the entire structure, which can be a costly and laborious undertaking.

Homeowners should remember that their home's materiality directly correlates to its intrinsic value and resale potential.

Choosing top-quality, hygienic finishes like Caesarstone that retain their design longevity help position a house as a good investment in the minds of estate agents and buyers.

Home improvements are always worth investing in, but the true worth really comes into play when an owner is looking to put the house on the market. Where simple acts such as decluttering, repainting and completing minor repairs before prospective buyers take a look definitely create a stronger first impression, updating the home's more functional and 'lived in' spaces is often the clincher.

Two key points to consider tackling first are the kitchen and bathroom areas as these improvements are known to speed up the sale of a home while adding thousands to the selling price.

Once you've decided on the functional home areas that you want to upgrade, it's worth investigating current trends in the design industry for the best look and feel, as well as functionality.

Elements such as energy efficiency and longevity are extremely important to note.