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Seven ways to increase the value of your home

Thinking of selling your property this spring? Here are seven ways you can achieve the best price.
increase the value of your property

Spring has sprung, so it’s officially the best time to put residential property on the market.

To achieve the best price consider giving some of these home improvement projects a go. A little spit and polish can easily translate into dollars and cents when it comes to selling your home.

Make a good first impression. There are some basic rules you should follow when preparing your house for an open inspection; you can find them here. Photo: Maree Homer / bauersyndication.com.au

Give the exterior of your home a major overhaul. Renovating For Profit creator Cherie Barber gave this red-brick suburban house a budget-friendly makeover in 5 easy steps.

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Consider putting in a swimming pool. It’s a big investment, so weigh up these major considerations to ensure it will actually add value to your home. Photo: Alicia Taylor / bauersyndication.com.au

Create a welcoming front garden. Get Dale Vine’s tips and tricks for creating a front garden that will have people stopping in their tracks. Photo: Armelle Habib / bauersyndication.com.au

Style to sell. Follow these home decorating dos and don’ts to create a stylish and organised home that buyers can emotionally invest in. Photo: Alicia Taylor / bauersyndication.com.au

Revamp your bathroom. Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses so if you have an outdated bathroom, give it a budget makeover that will have it looking good as new. Photo: Yianni Aspradakis

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