Surrey Homes | SH79 | August 2021 | Adding value to your property supplement inside
The lifestyle magazine for Surrey - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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<strong>Adding</strong> Value <strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> Property Supplement<br />
Squaring up<br />
Boost <strong>your</strong> square footage with garden buildings and orangeries.<br />
Square footage is tightly linked <strong>to</strong> the <strong>value</strong> of <strong>your</strong> <strong>property</strong>. While many other fac<strong>to</strong>rs are subjective, this one<br />
all boils down <strong>to</strong> cold, hard numbers and those numbers are one of the first things estate agents and mortgage<br />
advisors alike will look at when working out an estimated <strong>value</strong>. So how do you boost it? Generally <strong>your</strong> square<br />
footage calculations will add up all areas that are heated and cooled, and are over 7 foot tall (so a standard garage, loft<br />
or cellar may not be included but converting these spaces can add them in<strong>to</strong> the equation). Obviously extensions,<br />
conserva<strong>to</strong>ries and orangeries will also help and additional separate buildings will often also be measured and added<br />
separately <strong>to</strong> be taken in<strong>to</strong> account. The whole thing is complicated but highly effective for increasing <strong>your</strong> <strong>property</strong><br />
<strong>value</strong> so we’ve asked some experts for advice <strong>to</strong> start you squaring up <strong>to</strong> the challenge.<br />
Spending so much time in our homes has made us want <strong>to</strong> improve<br />
how they work for us, <strong>to</strong> make them happy, functional places that<br />
give us the ability <strong>to</strong> (in the words of a chocolate bar ) ‘work rest and play’.<br />
We are helping many clients achieve their homes’ best potential and multiuse<br />
garden rooms are one of the most popular ideas. Perfect for working<br />
from home, they are a little space away from the main house that give you<br />
uninterrupted zoom calls and the coveted ability <strong>to</strong> leave <strong>your</strong> place of work<br />
and switch off over a short commute across the lawn. These great structures<br />
can be a place for TVs, pool tables, dart boards, fitness equipment or (my<br />
favourite) <strong>your</strong> very own bar. Imagine Friday evenings in <strong>your</strong> own pub with<br />
no mask, no annoying tables next <strong>to</strong> you and no queuing for <strong>your</strong> favourite<br />
tipple only <strong>to</strong> find out that they have run out of it. One client is currently<br />
transforming their garden in<strong>to</strong> their very own holiday retreat complete<br />
with hot tub, changing area, spa-like shower room, Tuscan style s<strong>to</strong>ne clad<br />
walls, seating and entertaining spaces, and screening behind for a children’s<br />
play area. On another project, we are creating a fun teenager’s retreat –<br />
an open plan media and gaming room with an American diner themed<br />
milkshake bar, and a snug seating area with a fire pit. We love creating<br />
bespoke spaces for individuals or families with clever designs<br />
<strong>to</strong> make great use of space and tailor the project <strong>to</strong> the client.<br />
–Richard Barnes , Just Worx justworx.co.uk<br />
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