Increasing the Value of Your Home Through Your Garden

We all know the saying ‘first impressions count’ and it couldn’t be truer when trying to sell your home. According to What Investment, having a well-maintained garden can increase the value of your home by 20%, so it’s really important to get it right. Don’t let an ill-maintained garden put prospective buyers off, see our handy tips below for help!

The basics

Let’s start with the basics. You don’t need to spend huge amounts of money to improve the attractiveness of your garden. Basic garden maintenance tasks such as sweeping up leaves and litter, removing weeds and trimming hedges can really impact the visual appearance of your garden and it won’t cost you a penny!

De-cluttering

Seeing old tables and chairs sitting on the patio is definitely enough to put off potential buyers. By de-cluttering your garden, removing old broken furniture, swings, slides or household waste you can keep your garden looking tidy and reduce the chance of putting off buyers before they’ve even stepped inside your home. Consider using sheds and garages to neatly tidy away anything which you don’t need to keep out.

Repair your fence

Every winter, households across the country find themselves having to repair or replace their fences because of strong winds or weather damage. Don’t let potential buyers get turned off seeing collapsed or broken fences upon their arrival – enlist the help of a fencing/gate services company to do the repair work. Giving your fences a fresh lick of paint can also help keep your garden looking presentable.

Don’t do too much

Having a nice garden doesn’t always have to mean swimming pools and hot tubs. It’s important that you don’t put off potential buyers by presenting them a garden which looks difficult and expensive to maintain. Why not create a relaxing environment with colourful flower beds? A garden which looks tidy, colourful and welcoming but doesn’t over-do it is going to be much more appealing.

Make potential buyers feel at home

Avoid making your garden look unused and unloved and add some accessories. By including outdoor furniture such as tables, chairs, a BBQ and a swing you can create a feeling of a garden in use which any potential buyers can see themselves in on summer evenings.

Tip: Decking areas can be great spaces for outdoor living which is a popular trend at the moment!

Privacy and security

Ensure your garden is a place which you can feel comfortable in. By using fences and hedges you can make your outdoor space more private, perfect for relaxing in with a good book or holding a family BBQ. By installing a gate you can restrict the view of your back garden to passers-by, increasing privacy and household security – a fencing/gate services company will be able to assist with this!

Avoid putting off potential buyers from the moment they arrive. Follow our tips to make sure your garden is looking appealing, increase the value of your home and help close that sale!