North East - How to increase the value of your home

Selling your home for the price you want can be a struggle. The average house price in the UK is £179,696 whereas the average house price in London is £475,96.

So, how can you get a London price tag for your home without breaking the bank?

From simply sprucing up the garden to replacing worn carpets and upgrading your bathroom suite, there are many ways to set your house apart from the others – and get it sold.

Online estate agents housesimple.com have been researching the best ways to increase the value of your home for people with a range of budgets.

House Simple has looked at the quick fixes that can be done for relatively little expenditure as well as the potential home improvements have to pay for themselves when you come to sell.

Of course, knowing what NOT to add to your home is just as important. Here are a few of the least profitable additions…

• In-ground swimming pools

• Gourmet kitchens & high-end accessories

• Built-in electronics

• Garage addition

The house selling experts have collated also this data into an infographic here:

Provided by HouseSimple