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Do home improvements increase the value of your house?

While the housing market in the UK is struggling to say the least there has been a pickup in interest in home improvements. However, in these times of economic distress is it worth while investing into your home or should you be putting money aside for a rainy day?



Unfortunately there is no one answer fits all for this particular question as it is literally the "horses for courses" scenario. If you are in a position to invest in your home, on improvements which would increase the value in due course, then this may be a serious consideration. If you're looking to sell your home it is vital that your property stands out from those on the market at the same time assuming that you can at least recoup the investment needed for the improvements.



However, there are more and more people across the UK who would like to spend money improving their homes but unfortunately due to financial constraints this may not be possible at this point in time. It is worth remembering that saving money in the short to medium term, in the event of potentially losing your employment or an increase in your cost of living, could be much more beneficial than investing in your home for the longer term.



Yet again it comes down to a matter of cost and what you can afford at any one given time. It is vital that you do not overstretch yourself and err on the side of caution particularly in these difficult economic times.

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