It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that when it comes to looking for a new family home, a lovely garden will often be high on a homebuyer wish list. But would you consider a garden as more important than the interior space?
When the property website polled 2,000 Brits they found that they considered a well-designed garden as more important the bathroom or kitchen choosing a house. The poll also revealed that 47 per cent of people would even been put off buying or renting a property due to the condition off the garden.
However, it is not just selling your home that a garden spruce can help with. Spending a little extra on your garden could also boost the value of your home. The researched revealed that Brits would be willing to spend on average an extra £14,448 to purchase a home with a garden.
In the South East, 91 per cent of people ranked a garden as number one on their wish list and were found to be willing to pay the most in the country for it at £21,925.
However, Yorkshire and Humber found people were willing to spend the smallest premium on a garden at £9,068. Yet 84 per cent of would-be-buyers in this area believed that outside space was important.
‘It’s well known that the Brits have a passion for gardens and gardening so it’s not surprising that so many of us consider a beautiful outside space important in our own home,’ says Sarah Morgan, Chair of the Society of Garden Designers.
‘We know from our members that having a garden designed by a professional garden designer can add significant value to a property but, quite apart from the overall ‘wow’ factor, a good garden design can also add something really special to a home,’ she adds.
Still, if you don’t want to fork out for a professional gardener but are lacking Monty Don’s green thumb why don’t you take a look at our easy gardening tips?
Related: Brilliant budget garden ideas that will boost your outdoor space without breaking the bank!
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