For the last few years, it did not take much to sell a home for an incredible price.
A mix of low-interest rates, low fees and low mortgage rates meant that from 2020 until mid-2023, house prices kept increasing and setting all-time records on a nearly monthly basis.
During that time, as long as your home existed, it would be very likely to sell.
However, that surging housing market is well and truly over, and as the market becomes increasingly competitive, sellers will therefore need to do more to stand out from the crowd.
Could traditional conservatories be the way to maintain the value of your home and sell it at a fair price? The answer is a resounding yes, as long as it is the right conservatory and the right home.
How Much Value Can A Conservatory Add?
On average, a well-constructed, well-sized conservatory that fits the home adds an extra five per cent to the value of a home, so if said home was selling for around £365,000, it could add over £18,000 to its value.
There are a lot of variables to keep in mind with this, however, and does not take into account the additional character and practicality that comes from choosing a conservatory design closer to a traditional Victorian design, which can add more to the right buyer.
The only way to know for sure is to consult an estate agent local to your area and enquire about the prices homes with conservatories generally sell for in your area. It can matter in some places far more than others.
It is also important to be mindful that if you are specifically adding a conservatory to sell the home, it will delay the home going onto the market due to the construction involved.
The Power Of Imagination
Conservatories are exceptionally versatile spaces capable of becoming essentially anything a homeowner needs them to be, and to sell your home, imagination will be an essential asset to take advantage of.
When preparing your home and your conservatory, you want to maximise the space and its potential usability, which will typically mean a reliance on lighter paint shades, open furniture and a judicious use of mirrors to make the space available look as big as it can be.
However, when it comes to the latter, do be mindful that due to the sunlight, it is important to be careful with mirror placement to avoid accidentally firing a beam of sunlight directly into the eyes of the state agent.
As well as this, emphasise the gateway to the garden that a conservatory is, with garden furniture arranged close to its entrance.
Get Ahead Of The Questions
Traditionally designed conservatories with effective insulation and modern sun-mitigating features are usable in all seasons and all weather, and it is important to bring that up if you feel that such a question might be asked by a potential buyer.
As well as this, mention the energy savings and any efficiency features you have added as they can become a key selling point, particularly if the heart has said yes but the mind is still considering.