One of the key selling points for a property is the amount of space it has. Buyers will want as much room to play around with as possible, but sellers are generally limited by the constraints of their properties when it comes to how much space they can offer.
Still, there are some things that you can do to make increase the floor space that your home has to offer. Best of all, you don’t have to commit to building a full extension to do it. Each of these will require some investment on your part. However, you should find that each option will also increase your house’s value quite substantially.
Convert The Loft
The loft typically offers a lot of space. But, you are going to have to put in some work if you are going to make the most out of it and use it for something other than just a space to chuck stuff you no longer need. Renovating a loft means you need to take any existing insulation into account. You also need to ensure the structural integrity of the floors and possibly do a fair amount of rewiring to ensure the electrics meet the correct standards.
Still, a good loft can add a sizeable amount of space to your property. The most common loft conversion involves creating a new bedroom, which instantly adds thousands onto the value of the property. Further, a loft conversion can add a little extra character to your house. The sloped roof gives the room some charm.
Convert The Basement
Much like with their lofts, most people look at their basements as an area to store stuff they don’t ever use. You can see why. The typical basement is dark and dingy, so it doesn’t immediately strike you as the best room for a conversion.
Look beyond that surface, though, and you will see an awful lot of potential. You can actually do much more with a basement than you can with a loft. You don’t need to worry about getting the flooring right and also have no weight constraints. Some people have basements large enough to create small apartments, but they don’t use the space. Having a basement bar or second sitting room underneath the house will also add plenty of space and value to the property.
Knocking Down Walls
You need to think long and hard before making the decision to knock down any walls in your property. Not only do you need to avoid damaging any load bearing walls, but you also need to consider how lowering the number of rooms in the house may affect its value.
Still, knocking down a wall or two can add a fair amount of space to the property. For example. You may have a small reception room leading into the main sitting room. Knocking down the wall between the two creates a larger sitting room that a potential buyer can do much more with. It’s usually best to speak to a professional before choosing this option over the conversions.
