Improve your property value
Everybody enjoys getting value for money and home owners are no different. With all the talk of stamp duty being linked to the energy efficiency of our homes it seems time to review just how your property measures up.
It is a fact nowadays your home will be worth a great deal more if it is energy efficient with a low carbon footprint. Speak to any estate agent and they will tell you it is far easier to achieve a good sale price if the property is energy efficient. When asked an estate agent in Kent said “with property for sale being so short it is still more difficult to sell inefficient energy houses”. “If a good quality energy efficient house comes onto the market the sale price can be some £10,000 higher than the equivalent inefficient house”. “There is no doubt whatsoever energy efficiency these days plays a very big part in selling a house”.
If you think about it you get double the value for the money invested, firstly you save annually on energy bills and secondly you improve the value of your house. As you can see this is a win-win situation and one that should not be ignored as we all strive to save money.
It is so easy to save money and improve your home and in some cases this can be done free of charge if you are claiming certain benefits. So do spend a little time checking if you qualify for any grants or benefits as this could save a great deal in the long term.
How to improve efficiency
These are just a few ways to save money and improve the value of your home.
1) Insulate your home as much as possible.
2) Ensure your hot water tank is working efficiently.
3) Check all windows and doors for drafts.
4) Have the central heating system and boiler serviced.
5) Cavity wall insulation if possible.
Need some assistance?
It is very easy to find out if you qualify for a grant or indeed free installation, just select your requirement and click the “see if I qualify or “apply now”. Acting now could save you and your family a great deal of money and improve the value of your property.
