Home feature that can boost property price by £27k according to experts

THIS ADDITION IN THE HOME CAN ADD £13,500 TO £27,000 TO THE PROPERTY VALUE 08:37, 30 May 2025 An expert has revealed that a utility room can boost your property's value by a staggering

£27,000. The exact value addition can range from £13,500 to £27,000, but it's clear these small rooms can have a dramatic effect on your home's estimated worth. For those that may

be unfamiliar, utility rooms are often an extension of the kitchen and play home to washing machines, tumble dryers, and cleaning supplies while offering extra storage space. READ MORE: FULL

LIST OF NATWEST BANK BRANCH CLOSURES IN JUNE AS 53 SHUTTING DOWN IN 2025 The estate agent Benham and Reeves have said that having this extra space to store the home's more unsightly

essentials is very appealing to homebuyers. Their analysis of live property listings in the UK found that 34.5% of all properties listed with a utility room have already been sold subject to

contract (SSTC). Article continues below With utility rooms boosting sales, it means they are adding value to the home when compared to other properties, to the tune of 5%. Looking at the

average price of properties in the UK, which currently stands at £271,126, this is a premium of £13,556. However, when looking at homes in London, which are by far some of the most expensive

in the UK, the premium is a lot higher. Homes average £555,625 in the capital, meaning the 5% boost equates to an additional £27,781. This is followed by the South East at £19,233, East of

England £16,923, and South West at £15,410. Marc von Grundherr, director of Benham and Reeves, said: “Storage space is incredibly important for homebuyers, and storage doesn’t get much more

substantial than a utility room. Article continues below "Being able to keep all of your cleaning detritus in one room is a low-key luxury that means the rest of the house can be kept

clear of the clutter associated with household chores, not to mention mucky kids, dogs and the rest." Join our dedicated BirminghamLive WhatsApp community for the latest updates sent

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