Ian_m wrote:
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Hi, I`m intending to have some work done on my house, and I`m
wondering what effect the following things would have on the
property
value.
Firstly, off-road parking is going to make a difference of some
degree, but what I`d like to know is how do the various options
compare, i.e. block paving, concrete, tarmac or gravel. Someone has
told me that "only block paving ads value", someone else has said
"it
dosn`t make a difference as long as there`s off-road parking".
Secondly, what kind of per cent would turning the loft into a
fourth
bedroom increase the value by?
Thanks
Mark
Speaking to an estate agent friend, the only things that add
recoverable
value to houses (and also attract more buyers) are central heating
and
double glazing. Anything else you will not recover your costs in
increased
value of the house.

So that's another sweeping generalization, then. I wouldn't sell
through his agency.

MBQ