Move Or Improve

Improve your exisiting space

Sometimes the solution is right in front of you. Bradley Jackson – Meraki Renovations

Even more cost effective, you may be considering the use of your existing space without laying a brick, as you can dramatically change your home from clunky and disjointed, to freeflowing and inspiring, just by switching things up. Just by simply opening up a space or adding a divide, could have the desired effect of something new, such as an office area to accommodate home-working.

“Sometimes the solution is right in front of you, but because you have been staring at the same walls for so long it becomes hard to see. That’s where we come in with visualisation and execution”.

Bradley Jackson Meraki Renovations

Before deciding one way or the other, you will want to ensure that you calculate the cost of doing so and weighing up whether you would be better off moving or if you have the flexibility in your existing home to create the perfect environment.

Our Garden Rooms overcome the complication of creating outdoor space. Oliver White – INASPACE

If you don’t have the space to play around with, or don’t quite have the budget to build a lavish extension, all is not lost. Why not consider a semipermanent solution that requires no planning permission and allows you the flexibility of space without astronomical costs and inconvenience of an extension? The concept of a garden room today is radically different to what it was just a few years ago, but today’s modern garden rooms are attractive, made from maintenance free and eco-friendly materials and come equipped with power and insulation included, making them an attractive addition for any outside space, for whatever the usage.

“Our garden Rooms overcome the complication of creating outdoor space simply, quickly and affordably, providing an extra space for a huge range of uses.”

Oliver White – INASPACE

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Andy Dye – Hatches Ltd.

Think Outside.

Not going out as much and looking to entertain in the garden? It may not be the inside that you are looking into, but the outside appeal. Whether you are looking to landscape with a new patio, driveway, or the external of your house. You know what they say, ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression’, therefore when you welcome guests or buyers to your humble abode, they will pull up to your house and view the front. With a world of quick clicks and instant decisions, you don’t have long before a judgement is made. Starting with a quick tidy up, to painting the house or investing in some stunning windows and doors, may just be all it needs to transform your house and set it apart from the rest.

“The curb appeal is such a huge part of a home and not only do timber windows and doors look beautiful, but they also offer exceptional performance against the Great British weather.”

Is 2022 a good year to move house?

So, you have done your analysis and you have come to the conclusion you want ‘out’ of your existing home, but there are still many questions to answer. What can I afford? Where do I want to live? Town or village life? What schools are nearby... the list goes on. Whilst moving to a new home can feel like a new beginning, take your time and look for the right property, in the right area, with the right amenities nearby. Warning, you have to be in it to win it. If your house isn’t on the market or sold you will be at risk of missing out on the dream home. We asked local property expert Neil Wise, Ensum Brown for a market update.

“The 2022 property market in the Royston area has continued at a pace. But, less homes are coming to the market than in the same period last year. This does mean it’s a time when you can achieve a premium price for your property. With mortgage rates still low, it’s a perfect time to fix in a long term low rate, as they are expected to go up later this year, as early as March.”

If you are thinking the timing could be now, you need to start thinking about what can give you the edge, how can I maximise the sale of the house. You will then start to go back around the process of improving, but with a slightly different lens where it’s more spending money in the right place rather than for your living comforts. Leaving can be tough - Even if you’re moving just a few streets away, sometimes leaving a place you’ve lived in for many years can be an ordeal. Lovely neighbours, close proximity to the station, shops, or school, can all make it hard to leave. Weigh everything up and go with what’s right for you and your family, right now.

This does mean it’s a time when you can achieve a premium price for your property. Neil Wise – Ensum Brown

Get Inspired

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