House prices: How to increase your property price – feature that could add £50k

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According to the experts at Plumbnation, there are certain bathroom features that could add thousands onto a house price, including underfloor heating, double sinks and a wet room. What feature can add the most money?

With the property market booming due to many people upsizing or moving area, finding a perfect house can be challenging.

Research suggests that a nice bathroom with extra features is important to home buyers and can add value onto the property price.

According to one expert, there are things you should avoid adding to a bathroom.

Jonathan Rolande, Property Buyer, HouseByFast, said: “Freestanding bathtubs look nice in a large room, but if your bathroom is small then they can make it look very cramped and potentially put off future buyers.

“Freestanding baths are very Instagram friendly but not the best if you have children.

“When viewing a property wet rooms look fine, but they are unpopular if people have already used them! Wet rooms can cause dampness and mould and water splashes on and off the toilet – all of which are viewed as negatives. I would recommend only installing a wet room if you have no other alternative.”

However, according to Paul Gibbens, Property Specialist at Housebuyers4u, a wet room could add thousands to the home’s value with the right buyer.

He said: “A wet room could increase the value of your home by £2,000-£5,000. Another feature that could add substantial value to your home is underfloor heating, potentially increasing the value by £7,000.”

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Underfloor heating is especially popular in the bathroom and is also deemed extremely efficient.

Typically underfloor heating is charged at £40-£75 per square metre. 

Underfloor heating can also run throughout the home, and not just in the bathroom, although this would cost more money.

However, they can be more cost-effective in the long run and work out as an affordable option.

Property expert Kev Tilley, from Mortgageable, explained: “Wet rooms have grown in popularity in recent years, but are much like marmite, as many house hunters still like to have access to a bathtub.

“It’s not such an issue in homes with multiple bathrooms and in those cases can be a welcome bonus, but property owners should seriously consider avoiding converting their only bathroom into a wet room.”

Another appealing feature, which could add value to a property, is adding a second sink into the bathroom.

Kev added: “Adding a second sink or double sink vanity is extremely appealing, especially in homes with busy families or couples that only have one bathroom.

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“The double sink used to be considered a luxury feature, but many have now realised it provides a practical solution and as a result, they have become much more common and desired by house hunters.”

While having certain features in the bathroom is important, the colour of the room may also affect the price of the property.

Kev said: “In terms of colour and bathroom decor, keeping things neutral is always advised, especially if you are going to be selling your home in the near future.

“Make sure to avoid carpets and stick to whites, creams and deep blues.”

A good sized family bathroom could attract buyers but a house with an en-suite is likely to increase the house price further.

The expert went on: “The en-suite remains the most desired when it comes to bathrooms and it’s pretty much, the more the merrier.

“Therefore, if you are considering any home upgrade and have the space and budget, an en-suite can seriously make a difference in increasing property value.”

According to another expert, adding an extra bathroom could add up to a huge £50,000 onto the property value.

Marco Helliwell, Founder and CEO of mypropertyadvice.com, said: “Adding a bathroom/en-suite gives you a direct increase in price. Having items which give you the ‘wow factor’ gain you more interest, therefore more offers, which drives up your selling price.

“Adding an en-suite directly adds value to a property making, in most cases, the master bedroom more desirable. An extra bathroom can add up to £50,000 onto a property value!”

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