If you’re thinking about doing a renovation, decide what you need to do, then use research and common sense to work out the best way to go about it. In this way, you can make sure that you get your home improvement to deliver the greatest possible return on investment.
Kitchen
The heart of the home, you can expect to recoup 60%-120% of your investment on a kitchen remodel, as long as you don’t go overboard. You should never make your kitchen fancier than the rest of the house, or the neighborhood.
Bathroom
If there are not enough bathrooms or if they are very outdated, it will be a big turn off to potential buyers. Updating bathroom amenities and fixtures or adding an additional bathroom if you have the space can really increase a home’s sale appeal.
Solar Panels
Save on your utility bill and add huge value to your home with solar panels. Plus you are saved the frustration and inconvenience of daily loadshedding.
Outdoor Space
South Africans love to entertain outside, so an outdoor deck or patio that extends the living area adds value and makes your Saturday braai more enjoyable.
Security
Security is high on the priority list for potential buyers so go ahead and invest in the electric fence, security cameras and beams.
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Suzette Meyer is the lead author and content creator for Kandua.com, South Africa’s #1 marketplace for home services. She researches and writes the Kandua Advice articles, Cost Guides, and the Kandua Email Newsletter, drawing on the expertise of Kandua’s base of over 40 000 pros across more than 100 services, and the data gathered from the 100 000+ home service projects facilitated through the platform.
Home improvement can be daunting, and it is often difficult to find out if you are paying a fair price for your products and services. Suzette has made it her mission to help homeowners with advice on all aspects of home repair, maintenance and improvement, including how to choose the right handyman and how to make smart upgrades that improve your resale value or save costs.
