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Parking - A Problem?
Seeing a number of cars parked in front of your property on the street is not the most attractive sight. Many individuals think just because they don't have a garage there is nothing they can do about parking their motor vehicles on the road. If you don't have the land available to extend your drive, then check with your local council who may award you planning permissions to drop the curb of the pavement next to your house. An off-street parking space can add up to 10 percent to the home value.
Swimming Pool/Tennis Court
If you are looking at building a swimming pool to your home you could find that this throws up some problems, such as where your property is and whether it is going indoors or outside. Look at the weather when making your choice, to attract buyers if your climate is colder then look to build an indoor pool. An outdoor pool with a cover on it will, on the other hand, detract buyers since it would stay that way most of the year when it's cooler. Although a heated indoor pool with patio doors that opens up to the terrace or decking area in the summer months could be used year-round. An attractive pool just invites home buyers to think about themselves having fun. If you get it correct, a pool could add up to 10 percent to the financial worth of your property.
If you are going one step further for the luxury market, look at a tennis court; but remember these type of luxuries only fit in a few neighbourhoods. If well thought out and well-maintained, it can add up to 5 to 10 percent in value.
These builds are definitely something you can offer a potential viewer. Unfortunately these type of extras could make the potential buyer base a lot smaller. Once you do manage to sell your property, the price it sells for may be more than you ever hoped for.
Adding a Waterside Feature
My experience with dealing Vancouver lofts confirmed me one thing. This type of display more often than not will hold its value, so you should at least make the cost of installing it back when you sell your home. The increase to your home value may be as much as another third, according to a survey conducted. Although there is no way you can install a lake or a small romantic stream by your property, you can build a pond in your yard. More conventional definitions of a pond include: 'bodies of water where light penetrates to the bottom of the water body' and 'bodies of water shallow enough for rooted water plants to grow throughout,' Consider what room you have and what room you want to give up to a pond, from a simple water feature to a more extravagant pond with fish and fancy fitments.
Depth, where you want it, water source are all things that need looking at when planning your pond, as is avoiding attracting mosquitoes and other bugs if the water doesn't flow freely. Professional advice at least, should be asked for before starting this type of job, after all if it is done right it will definitely pay off.
