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.
9. Greenhouse - £3,805
If you’re planning to grow new flowers and plants this year from seed, a greenhouse is a must. People think only large gardens can accommodate a greenhouse, but there’s a huge variety of styles, sizes and price points on offer. Photo: Rated People
10. Mature plants/trees/flowers - £3,716
Plants can be pretty expensive, especially older ones, so the prospect of planting up a garden from scratch, and needing to wait 10-20 years for plants to reach full height, makes a mature garden very attractive for homebuyers. Photo: Rated People
11. Lawned garden - £3,694
A lawned garden has long been a preferred option for house hunters, so, whether you’re renewing your existing lawn, or you’re keen to add a bit of green into your outside space, your home’s value will definitely increase. Photo: Rated People
12. New shed - £3,595
A staple in any garden, sheds are great for storage and they can also double up as yoga studios or home offices. Starting from around £300, a new shed could add 10 times that to the value of your home. Photo: Rated People