Which Home Improvements Add the Most Value in 2025?

If the warmer weather has you picturing the perfect new home with a couple of extra rooms, you’re not the only one. Spring puts a pep in lots of people’s steps when it comes to making a move on the property ladder. So, what can you do to boost that all-important sale price?  

There are a few options, it turns out! From a fresh lick of paint or a quick wallpaper job, to ripping out a dated bathroom and carrying out a full reno on your kitchen – there's definitely a scale when it comes to home improvements. Here are the projects that add the most value to your home in 2025. 

DIY fixes that boost price 

Refresh and redecorate 

Attracting buyers is all about creating a space that they can see themselves in. It depends on preference, of course, but a fresh coat of paint and a couple of strategically placed mirrors can help a room look bigger, and a more open space can help buyers visualise what they’d do with the place. Plus, a home that looks fresh, clean, and well-maintained will appeal more.  

Declutter, declutter, declutter 

In the same vein, it can be hard to think about moving into a home that’s stuffed to the rafters with someone else’s belongings. You have to live in your home of course, and we can’t all maintain a home that looks like you don’t exist. But, a simple declutter and clear out can help your rooms feel more spacious, so buyers can more easily see the potential.  

Tidy up the garden 

In an ideal world, we’d all love to get a landscaper out and refresh the garden for the coming season – why not add a swimming pool and a deck, whilst you’re at it? To bring things back down to earth – it’s worth giving your garden some love before your valuation. A tidy garden helps buyers see how they could use it as their own. And if they’re not worrying about having to tidy and fix it as another item on the moving in to-do list, well that’s always going to be a win.  

Bigger projects that maximise value 

Extend your space 

It’s no surprise that adding an entire room to your home will increase price. But it could also be a value-boosting stepping stone if you’re not ready to sell up just yet. And there are options, too – annexe, loft or garage conversion, single and double storey extension, or a conservatory – there are lots of ways to grow your space, so it pays to weigh up your options. 

Go solar 

Eco friendly houses are growing in popularity. Not only are people leaning greener, but the growing costs of energy means eco-friendly options like wind and solar can also help bring your energy bills down. This can make your home all the more appealing to potential buyers.  

Update and renovate 

The kitchen is a huge selling point for home buyers – it's the heart of the home after all. So, it makes sense that a modern-feeling kitchen can pull in a higher price tag. A full remodel of an older kitchen, or a more liveable tweak to the layout is likely to bring the biggest return on investment. But there are smaller changes you can make – like replacing cabinet doors, updating appliances, and refinishing countertops.  

Find out what your home’s worth 

If you’ve tackled a few projects and want to check your selling price, or you’re still plotting DIYs and want to know what figure you’re working with – find out with a free house valuation.  

That’s not the only thing that’s on the house. Our selling packages start with free, and you only add what you need to sell your home. You can also search properties for sale, and we can help you compare services for your new home when you’ve completed. Not to brag, but we’re the whole package.