With spring approaching, you might feel as though it is time to overhaul your home. Whether you are doing this for your own needs, or to help you sell your home is down to you, but there is a lot to be said in revitalising your home.
If you have one eye on selling your home, we are here to help. Williams of Petersfield has helped to connect buyers and vendors in the local area, and we know the sort of home improvements which appeal to buyers, and which help sell homes.
If you are looking to sell your Petersfield home in 2022, give us a call today.
Many people are looking to change their home this year
GetAgent has carried out a study amongst homeowners, looking at the changes they wish to make to their home in 2022. 69% of people who have bought a property in the last six months intend to carry out home improvements. 52% of respondents said they plan to undertake minor aesthetics around the house. 17% of property owners who responded are committed to a significant project, such as an extension.
What rooms are people most likely to change?
The rooms most likely to be focused on are:
- The kitchen, which was the leading option cited by homeowners when discussing makeover plans
- The garden was a popular choice when it comes to brightening up a property
- Bedrooms were a common option when it comes to freshening a home
The next selections were bathroom, living room and external spaces.
The most commonly cited home improvement task was painting a room, with installing new flooring a close second. Gardening and adding new furniture to the home was also mentioned as likely options. Also, many people intend to add new appliances to their home during the home improvement process.
How much are homeowners willing to spend on improving their home?
33% of respondents said they have a budget of between £500 and £1,000 for home improvements. 11% of homeowners have a budget of at least £20,000.
Colby Short is the founder and CEO of GetAgent.co.uk, and he has been quoted by Property Reporter as saying; “Home improvements are part and parcel of homeownership and January is often the time we sit down and think about what changes we want to make to our home. Whether you’re painting the bedroom or adding an extension, the key to success is planning and determination to follow through with those plans. There will always be some unexpected costs so budgeting a little extra is advised but at the very least you should get a full view of costs and times before undertaking any project to avoid months on end of living in a half-finished house.”
Colby Short concluded by saying; “It’s also important to note that the cost of materials has climbed substantially while the availability of tradespeople has dwindled due to high demand. So you might not be able to get your home improvements sorted as soon as you planned or for the cost you originally expected.”
Contact Williams of Petersfield for all your 2022 housing market needs
At Williams of Petersfield, we aim to support the Petersfield community as much as we can, and we know this is an extremely trying time. A lot of people are looking for support and guidance, and if you have any property or housing related questions, we are more than happy to assist you, so contact us today.