During the last twelve months house prices in the United Kingdom dropped by around fifteen percent. This means that, even if a house is sold, it is most likely sold at a loss. For decades, United Kingdom residents have purchased real estate with the idea that its value would continue to appreciate infinitely. Now the opposite seems true - unless homeowners find a way to significantly raise the value of their homes. One of the best ways to do this is to upgrade the heating and plumbing systems of a house.
"Green" upgrades are very popular among homeowners in the United Kingdom. Some green upgrades to a home's plumbing and heating systems can include the installation of solar panels and an energy efficient water heater. Solar panel installations can save a house around half a tonne of CO2 each year.
Water heaters that are energy efficient are another popular upgrade. Energy efficient water heaters ensure that residents of a house will always have hot water for their showers and baths while reducing energy costs.
Underfloor heating is another popular upgrade installed by house owners in the UK. Underfloor heating transfers heat up through the floor by both wet and dry pipe systems. The rooms of a house are better able to stay at a stable temperature and the house owner won't have to rely on a radiator or a wall unit to heat an entire room or house.
Underfloor heating systems do not have to work as hard as other heating options. They use less energy and cost less to operate. In recent months, the market share of underfloor heating has risen considerably and its popularity can go a long way toward a house's value.
Other upgrades a house owner should consider include upgrading the kitchen and bathrooms of a house. There are a great many ways that these rooms can be upgraded that will considerably raise the value of one's house. Using modern fixtures and ensuring that the flooring is new will certainly raise the value of a home considerably. Installing new cabinets and light fixtures is another upgrade that home buyers will appreciate.
An unpredictable housing market means that increasing the value of one's home relies almost entirely upon the home owner. Upgrading the heating and cooling systems of a house and taking steps to ensure that the plumbing is modern and efficient are two of the best ways that a home owner can make sure that he or she is able to increase the value of his or her home. Underfloor heating, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms and "green" additions are some of the steps a home owner can take to raise the value of a house. - 16069
"Green" upgrades are very popular among homeowners in the United Kingdom. Some green upgrades to a home's plumbing and heating systems can include the installation of solar panels and an energy efficient water heater. Solar panel installations can save a house around half a tonne of CO2 each year.
Water heaters that are energy efficient are another popular upgrade. Energy efficient water heaters ensure that residents of a house will always have hot water for their showers and baths while reducing energy costs.
Underfloor heating is another popular upgrade installed by house owners in the UK. Underfloor heating transfers heat up through the floor by both wet and dry pipe systems. The rooms of a house are better able to stay at a stable temperature and the house owner won't have to rely on a radiator or a wall unit to heat an entire room or house.
Underfloor heating systems do not have to work as hard as other heating options. They use less energy and cost less to operate. In recent months, the market share of underfloor heating has risen considerably and its popularity can go a long way toward a house's value.
Other upgrades a house owner should consider include upgrading the kitchen and bathrooms of a house. There are a great many ways that these rooms can be upgraded that will considerably raise the value of one's house. Using modern fixtures and ensuring that the flooring is new will certainly raise the value of a home considerably. Installing new cabinets and light fixtures is another upgrade that home buyers will appreciate.
An unpredictable housing market means that increasing the value of one's home relies almost entirely upon the home owner. Upgrading the heating and cooling systems of a house and taking steps to ensure that the plumbing is modern and efficient are two of the best ways that a home owner can make sure that he or she is able to increase the value of his or her home. Underfloor heating, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms and "green" additions are some of the steps a home owner can take to raise the value of a house. - 16069
About the Author:
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about boilers, plumbers, Borehamwood central heating, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
