Can a Driveway Help You Sell Your Home?

When selling your home, it's very important to ensure everything is looking neat and tidy, inside and out. You might decide to display the expensive crockery you use only for Christmas instead of the usual plates you use every day. The same applies to the outside, would you just throw some gravel down or add a block paving driveway to your home?

Having a driveway installed at your home can help you sell your house quicker and maybe sell it for an even better price.

Off-street parking adds 8% to your property's value

It's common knowledge that off street parking at your property will add something to your property's value. It should also make it a more attractive proposition to buy as almost every single person or family has at least one car they need to park in the driveway.

According to the Nationwide Building Society, adding a space for parking to your home will add around 8% to the value of your home when it's time to sell up.

First impressions

A lot of people have already made their mind up about your property before they've even set foot through the door. How you decide to present your driveway, garden and front of house can cause enough people to just drive by and move onto the next home, so make yours stand out.

Updating your driveway

By updating your driveway and front of house, you can add value to your property. Adding a parking facility such as a driveway is a good start, as well as fixing any broken fences and adding new plants, making your property visually appealing. Avoid doing a quick job by taking the time and investing in a refurbished or new driveway, it'll be worth it in the long run.

By talking to us, we can help you create the perfect driveway by guiding you through all the options available to you. This will help you understand the technical side of all the possibilities for you garden. Give us a call today on 01603 360548 to discuss your plans.