WWYD: If you had just £10,000...

[SaJoRo]

...what would you spend it on to make the biggest return on investment for your property?

This is not just hypothetical. I have a three bed semi that I want to spend some money on to increase value, without over-capitalising. Eventually, I want to demolish the derelict garage and replace it with a side extension (spare room + en-suite + utility room) but can't borrow enough yet. So I'm trying to decide what I can do in the short term to improve the value of the house.

House already has a gorgeous conservatory and lovely garden. Bedrooms and lounge need decorating. Kitchen is ok but could be better. Bathroom has been given a cheap makeover by previous owners but is nothing much to look at. Loft is not converted.

Any thoughts?

You’d be best getting planning permission and leaving it at that.

Only do what you want done to live in it happily.

Then spend your time and money seeing places in the UK & Europe before you go back to Australia 😊

I don’t think you’ll increase the value by £10k or more by spending £10k on any of the things you listed.

Save it and use towards the extension when the time comes.

You need more than 1 valuation, get 3 then choose the middle one. All estate agents over value to get your business. I certainly would not rely on Purple Bricks as they wont know the local property market.