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ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME FOR LESS

Feature Stephanie Durrant

Property prices are on the rise, but if you think that’ll elevate you to the next property bracket, it may be wishful thinking. However, there are plenty of ways to increase the value of your home, and not all of them involve building an extra storey. If the cash is in the bank, then a basement conversion or a conservatory will of course boost your chances in the race to sell, but we’ve had a word with the experts and collated a handy selection of hints and tricks that won’t cost the earth. Most start with a tin of paint, a bucket and a sponge, but all are guaranteed to up your home’s value and desirability to potential buyers.

ASK THE EXPERT

TV Presenter and founder of modern estate agent Tepilo, Sara Beeny gives us the low-down on the best costeffective tricks that buyers will love

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