If you are concerned that your property might not be worth as much as you’d like, then now is the time for you to make a change. If you don’t make a change now, then you may find that over time, the value plummets even more and this is the last thing you want when you are trying to climb the property ladder.
Unfashionable Furnishings
Everyone has their taste when it comes to furniture and decor, but if yours is rather unique then this could be putting other buyers off. A timeless design can be achieved with a bit of hard work, but most people don’t have the eye for it. If you want to do something about this then you need to decorate your home with a classic theme. Opt for gray or cream walls and make sure that you don’t go too niche. If you do then you may find that you end up bringing the value of your home down and this is the last thing you need. If you are truly stuck or if you can’t seem to work with your home because it’s got a peculiar layout then one thing you can do is hire an interior designer. When you hire a designer, you can count on them to help you get the overall appealing look you are going for, but for a price you can afford. You can also look at magazines to find out what is popular with people and what isn’t. If you go down this route, then make sure that you don’t embrace the latest trend however, as it won’t last long and you’ll have to redecorate again before you know it.
Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed is a major issue. People loved it because it looks like bamboo and it’s super easy to grow. Nowadays, however, it can cause a number of issues for your home. It can grow up to 10cm in a single day and it can also cause a great deal of damage. The weed will try and grow through any concrete structures you have, such as your home’s foundation. The roots can grow up to 14 feet deep and sometimes, it lays dormant for up to 20 years. Authorities often don’t give planning permission if a site is infested with knotweed. Mortgage lenders may not provide the capital for a property if they suspect that it has a knotweed problem either. If you want to solve this problem then cut down the canes so that it can’t grow. Apply some glyphosate weed killer and then wait a week. When you have done this, you can then dig out the weeds by using a pitchfork. After you have done this, you will need to go over the area again with glyphosate twice a year.
An Unruly Garden
People love properties that come with a garden. With that in mind, if you do not maintain yours then you may find that things get out of hand, very quickly. One way for you to work around this would be for you to take the time to deal with weeds. Put in the work now and make sure that it’s always presentable to buyers. If your garden is a mess then it could be worth investing in artificial grass or hiring landscaping services to come and deal with it for you. If you go into your garden renovation with no idea what you’re doing then you may end up making things worse, which is the last thing you want.
Structural Damage
You may begin to see little things appear over time. It may be a missing roof tile or a crack in the foundation of your home. While it can be tempting for you to ignore issues such as this, it’s far better for you to deal with them right away. If you don’t then you may find that one issue ends up leading to another, which can be expensive. Estate agents will always look at things like this when they assess a home. They will also relay it back to the buyer. Some of the signs that you have structural damage include wall cracks, damp subfloors, rotting timber and sagging ceilings. If you suspect that your home has structural issues then you need to get to the root of the problem. If you have termites or pests, find their access point before you treat your wood. If you have cracks in your foundation, find out why before making the repair so the same doesn’t happen again.
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