If you are thinking of selling your home, a conservatory is one of the most efficient ways to add value to your property.
A study looking at the various extensions and features of a home found that a conservatory can add up to 12 per cent to the value of a home, depending on its location, the quality of the construction and how featured it is.
Conservatories and orangeries can add value to a home, and here is how to make the most of a conservatory.
Make Sure Your Conservatory Fits
One reason to consider bespoke conservatories is value. Namely, the better your conservatory matches the look of the rest of the home, the more attractive it will be to buyers.
There are simple ways to do this, from matching the style and materials of the conservatory with the materials used to make the rest of your home to using a particular style that meshes well with the home and garden that you have.
A victorian-style conservatory fits best for bigger projects, as its ornate curves can sometimes clash with smaller homes.
As well as this, make sure your conservatory is the right size for your home and how you plan you use it. If your conservatory is too big, it will look unwieldy and can hurt your home’s value, whilst a conservatory that is too small is not really useful enough to be worth it.
Check For Planning Permission
For most conservatories and extensions, you do not need to submit a formal planning application, as they qualify for permitted development rights.
However, it is still for the best to check with your local authority, as there are many exceptions to permitted development rights, such as article 4 directions and if you want to build a larger conservatory or one close to your boundaries.
As well as this, if you are building on the boundary between your neighbours, you must get their agreement in writing first, to keep on the right side of party wall surveyors.
Even if this is not the case, it is best to check in with your neighbours anyway to make sure your work is not disrupting them.
Check The Compass
The reason why many people love the idea of a conservatory is that it allows far more sun indoors than a typical room. If you are fortunate enough to have a south-facing garden, you can take full advantage of this, as you get a lot of beautiful sunshine from dawn until dusk.
It is not entirely a dealbreaker if your garden faces the north, but is a subtle point that housebuyers will consider.
Tend The Garden
The most valuable rooms have a view, and this is even more true when it comes to a conservatory. The best conservatories have the best scenery.
If you are fortunate enough to overlook a beautiful glade, beach or forest, then you will reap the benefits, but with a conservatory, you can help create a beautiful view for yourself.
Plant beautiful flowers, trees and fruits in order to add a beautiful view and create your own piece of paradise.