Which home improvements can improve the value of your house?

When you are looking to sell your home the little things can make all of the difference. Any prospective buyer will want to take a close look at your home especially when hundreds of thousands of pounds are involved.

Of course any repairs that need doing in the house should be done before you put your house on the market. Attention to detail is also just as important when your home is on the market and some of these things don't cost a penny.

LeicesterLive are reporting that things like Decluttering your home, giving it a deep clean, revamping your garden, repainting window sills and installing a planter with some nice looking flowers could up the price of your house. More ideas include things like installing new double glazing or upgrading your broadband could also be worth the investment and make all the difference.

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No matter if you have just bought a home or looking to sell your home a small amount of investment can go a long way. Getting value for your money is important and choosing the right improvements are important as some can actually take value away from your house.

More often than not, a few small upgrades will be all that's required to make your house stand out. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of residential properties sold in England last year increased by 10 percent as a result of some simple game-changing improvements.

Here are a few home features that property experts say will pay the most dividends.

Double glazing

Your home will instantly become more sellable if double-glazing is installed, according to estate agents. Alex Harvey, from Henry Adams estate agency in Sussex, said: