Your home is probably one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so adding features or maintaining what you already own is very important.

Adding value to your property doesn’t need to be a complicated or costly venture. If you want to work your way up the property ladder to purchase your dream home, it’s useful to know about ways you can increase your own property’s value to get the most out of a sale. Even the smallest changes around the house that might have skipped your mind can add heaps to your property value.

It’s especially useful to check with your local building control office if you require building regulations or planning permission on jobs you’re thinking of doing to your home. If the changes you intend on making are on a larger scale – make sure you get your neighbors on board with your ideas so you’re not met with nasty surprises when you submit your planning application form.

Remember that every home has its ceiling price – and we’re here to make sure your costs don’t outweigh your potential profit. Read our exciting infographic on 24 different ways you can increase your property value: