Some 64% of people claimed they wouldn’t buy a property if it didn’t have an outdoor area, with summerhouses, outdoor entertaining areas, external lighting, children’s treehouses, and pizza ovens now among the most value-adding garden improvements, adding almost £20,000 to the value of your home. Other garden add-ons that have gained in popularity over the last year, like a garden home office and a garden gym, could add another £10,000 on top.
The findings are taken from this year’s Home Improvement Trends Report from find-a-tradesperson platform Rated People, where potential homebuyers revealed how much extra they’d pay for different garden improvements.
To mark National Gardening Week (April 26-May 2), here are the top 20 most value-adding garden improvements experts say you can make in 2021, and how much value they’d add.
5. Bi-fold doors/French windows - £4,654
Anything that helps to connect us to the outside world is popular and bi-folds or French windows added to kitchen-diners create a seamless link between the hub of the home, and the extra space outside. Photo: Rated People
6. Outdoor entertaining area - £4,286
Anything that enables us to stay connected to the ones we miss most is hugely valuable for homebuyers, and an outdoor entertaining area could include a garden bar and a pergola to create a stunning at-home venue for entertaining. Photo: Rated People
7. Decked patio - £4,227
Anything that increases the usability of your outdoor space is popular and whether it’s for lunches in the sun, or a glass of wine in the evening watching the sun go down, deciding on the right area for a decked patio is key. Photo: Rated People
8. Paved patio - £4,083
Unlike decking, that often looks similar from one house to the next, paved patios can vary wildly in style. What could be one person’s dream patio may not be to someone else’s taste, so opt for something understated and simple. Photo: Rated People