Friday, May 19, 2006
Category:
Home Improvements
Britons wishing to add value to their properties can do so through a garden makeover, it has been claimed.
According to a new study by Saga Insurance, a huge 82 per cent of Britons consider the garden as the key feature when house-hunting, reports easier.com.
Improving a garden can also prove a more enjoyable and cost-effective way to increase the value of a home, which can be vital considering the current competitiveness of the property market.
Home improvement loans can help homeowners finance any major projects they wish to conduct.
"Whether you're improving the kerb appeal of your house in preparation for sale or enhancing your living space purely for pleasure, this research shows that the impact a garden has on both property prices and emotional fulfilment can never be underestimated," remarked Andrew Goodsell, chief executive of Saga.
The survey found that even younger generations are acknowledging the benefits of garden enhancements, with 44 per cent of 19 to 30-year-olds claiming to have considerably increased their home's value though improvements to the garden and area surrounding the house.
