- Estate agent Ellie Foster shared how you can add £15,000 to your house value
With many leading estate agents predicting another drop in house prices throughout 2024, many Brits are looking for ways to add value to their homes when looking to put them on the market.
Fortunately for those looking to sell up and move away, an estate agent has shared that one room could add up to £15,000 to the value of your home.
Once a must-have feature in a modern home, a conservatory became increasingly popular in the 1980s for offering more valuable living space.
Estate agent Ellie Foster said they are an attractive feature for potential buyers due to the extra space and versatility.
She shared five top tips to help keep conservatories certain room cool in summer and warm in winter. Read on below for her top pieces of advice to help you survive the latest blast of stifling summer heat.
Fortunately for those looking to sell up and move away, an estate agent has shared that one room could add up to £15,000 to the value of your home (File image)
Estate agent shared five top tips to help keep conservatories certain room cool in summer and warm in winter (File image)
Install blinds
Ms Foster’s first tip for conservatories was to install blinds to better control the heat that enters or stays out of the room.
She said: ‘By using blinds, you can considerably reduce the amount of sunlight entering the room and prevent overheating.
‘Take extra precaution by making sure your blinds are closed during the hottest part of the day.
‘Not only are they a stylish addition to your sunroom, but they can act as an insulator during winter, keeping the space from dropping too dramatically in temperature.’
Invest in conservatory insulation
Next up, the property expert advised that investing in proper insulation is one of the most effective ways to control the heat of your conservatory in the long-term.
Ellie remarked: ‘Homeowners have seen impressive results by replacing their roofs with specially developed insulation solutions.
‘The technology keeps your conservatory warm by reducing heat loss through the roof by up to 90 per cent, and keeps your conservatory cool by reflecting 95 per cent of direct sunlight, so you can enjoy a comfortable temperature all year round.’
Apply cooling film to windows
Cooling film is an adhesive layer that is added to glass and reflects around 80 per cent of the sun’s rays away from the conservatory.
The estate agent said this means it could prove to be a useful addition to your home, commenting: ‘The film reflects UV light as well as heat, which provides the added benefit of protecting your skin and furnishings from sun damage.
‘Whilst the film itself is inexpensive, you should invest in hiring a professional to apply it properly.’
Keep cool with colour
The property expert advised that investing in proper insulation is one of the most effective ways to control the heat of your conservatory in the long-term (File image)
The interior design choices you make when decorating your conservatory could play a big part in keeping it cool, Ellie warns.
She stated: ‘Light colours and soft fabrics will not absorb as much heat during summer. Avoid leather furniture and dark furnishing.
‘Decorating with plants such as peace lilies and rubber fig plants could help manage humidity in your space too.’
Increase ventilation
For her final tip, Ellie recommended a short-term solution: ensuring that your space is adequately ventilated.
The estate agent said: ‘As obvious as it might sound, opening the windows and doors will help to increase air circulation around the conservatory and keep it cool.
‘You could also consider adding a traditional conservatory fan or vents.’