I’m a property pro & hot tubs are the biggest turn off if you’re selling – here’s what to replace it with to add value

SELLING your house isn’t easy, from making sure it looks perfect to being on call for endless questions form potential buyers.

But a property expert has revealed how you can update your home to make it easy for buyers to seal the deal, and what you need to get rid of.

Peter May

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Peter May, Sales Director at Location Location, revealed six home improvements that add value to your home or decrease it.

Knowing what additions put buyers off will mean you can make more money from your sale and quicker.

Hot Tubs

While you might love relaxing in your hot tub, buyers don’t.

Peter says: “Popular once upon a time, hot tubs have become a turn-off for homeowners, and buyers alike, due to costly maintenance. In recent years, certainly since the pandemic, we’ve seen a move towards plunge pools, home gyms and home saunas, too.”

He warns that a hot tub could knock £5,000 off the price depending on the size and style of the hot-tub, as buyers will look to remove or replace.

Bi-Folding Doors

While Bi-Folding Doors were all the range a few years ago, now people are looking for alternatives.

Although they’re great for bringing your indoor space and garden together in the summer, it seems buyers are put off by them now.

“Believe it or not, glass bi-folding doors could lose value on the home, with buyers looking to update the design once they’ve moved in,” Peter explains.

Outdoor Kitchens

As summer temperatures continue to soar every year, people are spending more and more time outside.

Peter reveals adding an outdoor kitchen could add £15,000 as more and more buyers are looking for a l fresco solutions.

Garden Room

Adding more rooms to a property is something we’re all looking for and a garden room is perfect if you can’t extend the house.

The property expert adds: “Garden rooms fetch a premium, especially in the city where space can be tight, but the return will largely depend on the size and specification (£20,000 and up, subject to the scale and design).”

His and Her Sinks

Nobody likes to share a sink, it means less space for your skincare products and there’s nothing worse then beard clippings lying in the bowl.

Investing in his and her sinks in the bathroom will hook buyers in, says Peter.

Electronics

We’re all obsessed with our phones, and now, people are also obsessed with vocal or app-controlled house electrics to make life easier too.

Peter adds: “Investment in adapting your home to modern life is certainly worthwhile. Value increases will depend on the type and scale of technology.”

Solar Panels.

With energy bills increasing every single year, investing in solar panels will make potential buyers swoon.

The home expert explains: “A complete win/win. With the increase in cost of living that we’ve seen in recent years, plus people becoming more eco-conscious, solar panels are really worth considering for your home (there are good grants and subsidies on offer out there).

“A great investment for the property and the environment – expect to see £15,000+, depending on the size of your home.”