Garden rooms are a unique and cost-effective way to add extra space at home that can add value to both your property and lifestyle.
As house prices remain steady after a drop late last year, and economic uncertainly is still prevalent, more homeowners are choosing to improve their homes rather than move. Whilst a garden room might not add as much value to a property as a traditional extension or loft conversion, they take considerably less time and investment to complete - making them great value for money.
The UK's leading garden room supplier, Green Retreats, have spoken to property experts from CALA Homes, Nutbrook Property and Micheal Graham Estate Agents who have given their view on how and why garden room buildings add value.
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TGO1 Garden Room from Green Retreats | From £19,995
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How much value can a garden room add?
Leading property experts estimate that garden rooms can add 1.5x their value to a home depending on the build's quality. This means the value covers the installation's cost, and still provides a profit.
Luke Jackson at Micheal Graham estate agents found that "Not only does a garden room attract more buyers to your property, but a high-quality garden room can also boost the value of your home by 5% to 15%."
"I would estimate that the value-added would be about 1.5x the cost of the building installation. The convenience value is also significant and must be considered for homeowners."
- Robert Ellis | Nutbrook Property
Robert Ellis of Nutbrook Property also says: "Whilst a lot of the value is attributable to the extra space it creates, a garden room is modern and stylish and adds to the whole appeal of the property. There is no doubt that the quality of the building adds significant value too."
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4 Ways a Garden Room Adds Value
1. Demand for office space
Having a dedicated office space is fast becoming an essential feature for prospective buyers, reflecting the rise in hybrid working across many industries in the UK.
Luke Jackson from Michael Graham reports: "Home offices are mentioned in the majority of our conversations with prospective buyers. Having a home office in the garden away from the house can now make or break a property deal.”
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TGO4 Garden Office from Green Retreats | From £20,995
“As many of us are spending much more time at home through home or hybrid working, buyers are now considering in much more detail what they really want and need from their property and truly optimising their space accordingly.”
-Glenn Copper, Sales & Marketing Director, Cala Homes
2. Increased floor space
Traditional ways to add extra space at home, such as extensions and loft conversions, are massive projects that can be overwhelming and pricey.
A garden room allows you to add extra space at home easily and cost-effectively, without taking up valuable square footage inside the house. Removing a bedroom at home to create your office, gym, or hobby room is not the most appealing way to make space for potential buyers.
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TGO3 Garden Room from Green Retreats | From £19,995
3. Wow factor
Modern garden room buildings are a unique and stylish addition to your home, making them an attractive feature to potential buyers. By catching attention with a contemporary outdoor living space, you are likely to gather a higher volume of viewings, leading to a quicker sale. When viewing numbers are high, the asking price is normally met, as potential buyers won’t want to miss out.
Garden games rooms and garden bars have been really popular recently, and it makes sense why when you see these unique spaces!
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TGO3 Garden Bar from Green Retreats | From £19,995
4. Attract the health conscious
Having space at home for a gym is an excellent investment in your health and well-being. But you might not realise that having this space at home will help attract a vast market of fitness-conscious buyers. A separate area away from the main house to use as a garden gym is ideal for total privacy to meet your fitness goals. No mess, no noise, no interruptions.
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TGO1 Garden Gym from Green Retreats | From £19,995
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Key Facts and Prices:
Green Retreats garden room prices start at £13,200 for a complete and installed solution. Prices include VAT, installation, base/foundations, 2.3m French or sliding doors, opening window, laminate flooring, internal wiring, lighting, heating, premium-grade insulation, delivery within 100 miles of their factory, and so much more!
- Designed and built in the UK
- Fully professionally installed as standard
- 10-year guarantee
- Eco-friendly
- Insulated, weatherproofed and heated for year-round-use
- Planning permission is rarely required
For more information on Green Retreats garden rooms, visit: greenretreats.co.uk/garden-rooms
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