Keywest Estate Agents / Sep 04

Five Reasons to Choose a Leicester Property Renovation Project

Walking into a new Leicester property can seem daunting if you’re taking on a Property Renovation project

It can really pay to keep an open mind and look beyond inconveniently placed walls, old bathroom suites or a poorly laid-out design.

Here are just five reasons why allowing us to find you a Property Renovation project can be the perfect practical and financial choice.

Great Value for Money

Taking on a ‘doer-upper’ can open doors to more space or a home in your chosen area that you might otherwise be unable to afford. You could pick up a bargain and then, if circumstances allow, give yourself the time to create the home of your dreams.

More Space

You may be drawn to new-build properties where everything is shiny and new and you believe that everything will work as it should. This could be the right choice, but don’t forget that an older-style property which may need work could very well offer better proportions for your pennies, both inside and outside.

So if you want larger rooms, potentially more storage space and a bigger garden but have limits to your budget, then a renovation project may well be the right choice for you. It is also worth remembering that you don’t have to do all the work in one go, and there may be the potential to do some jobs yourself, although it is important to factor in the costs of making the house, bungalow or flat liveable (to your specific standards) when making decisions about your Leicester property purchase.

The Right Home for You

A Leicester renovation property can allow you to really create the home of your dreams. As long as you consider the need for relevant planning consents and building renovations, project properties can unleash a wealth of possibility when it comes to designing a home that perfectly matches the needs of you, your family and your lifestyle.

Added Value

Revamping or totally renovating a property can lead to some outstanding capital gains when it comes to renting out or selling on your Leicester property. There should be a word of caution at this point, however, as careful planning and consideration will be required if making a property profit is your primary motivation.

Some projects may not be financially rewarding, for example, as this may impact on your ability to create the perfect home for you right now. The key is understanding exactly what you want your Leicester home to provide, whether that is the best possible living environment for a growing family, the highest returns when it comes to selling or a great home that meets your needs and may offer some profit in the end.

Sense of Achievement

Sitting down in a new home can feel amazing, but there are few better experiences than being able to relax in a home that you have helped breathe new life into. Modernising, revamping or regenerating a house, flat or bungalow can offer a huge sense of achievement and accomplishment that no amount of money can buy.

Are you looking to buy or sell property in Leicester? Call us today at our office at Hinckley Road 01162 544 555, or Queens Road 01162 544 543.