With UK house prices slowing down, many homeowners are choosing to stay put and invest in renovations rather than move.
Not only can this improve your quality of life, but the right upgrades can also add tens of thousands of pounds to your property’s value.
According to a report by Nationwide Building Society, the most profitable home improvements include:
🔹 Extension or loft conversion: can add up to 24% to your home’s value
🔹 Adding an extra bedroom: around 13% increase
🔹 Adding a bathroom: up to 4% more
🔹 Expanding floor area by 10%: roughly 5% value boost
With the UK’s average house price around £270,000, an extension alone could increase your home’s worth by over £60,000 nearly double the average building cost (about £48,000, according to Checkatrade).
In other words, with careful planning, your renovation could pay for itself when it comes time to sell.
💡 Tips to maximise your renovation investment:
- Make use of your loft or rear garden to expand your living space
- Focus on kitchen and bathroom upgrades, as these are top priorities for buyers
- Keep all invoices, receipts, and drawings they’re valuable when proving added value or claiming deductions
- If you plan to sell in a few years, invest in visible improvements such as the exterior, windows, heating system, kitchen, or bathrooms
📲 You can explore costs and design ideas on Checkatrade or Rated People.
Even small, well-planned changes can make your home more beautiful, comfortable, and valuable.
Sometimes, renovating your home is the smartest investment you can make right where you already live.
Hung Bui 