Selling guide

How to add value to your home: your outdoor spaces

A great garden can go a long way to upping your home’s value.

Al Hall
Last updated: 22 November 2024 | 3 min read
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Enhancing your outdoor spaces can significantly boost your property's value, but always calculate the return on investment before starting. Focus on targeted renovations that offer real resale increases.

Key value-adding projects include:

- Pools: CoreLogic research suggests a potential value increase of $45,000–$167,000.

- Outdoor entertaining areas: These function like an extra room.

- Fencing and gates: Improve security, privacy, and aesthetics.

- Decks and patios: Low-maintenance options like Kwila are highly desirable for buyers.

How to add value to your property through your outdoor spaces

1. Add a pool

2. Create a space to entertain outdoors

Outdoor entertaining spaces can be a major magnet for prospective homebuyers.

3. Think about fencing and gates

4. Create space for a veggie garden

Veggie gardens are easy to install, and can add value to your home.

5. Decks and patios

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