{"id":3636,"date":"2025-06-10T02:26:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T02:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=3636"},"modified":"2025-06-10T19:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:01:58","slug":"does-a-garage-add-value-to-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/does-a-garage-add-value-to-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a garage add value to your home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to adding\nvalue<\/a> to your home, we often think about large, kitchen-diner extensions or\na brand new bathroom. However, there are many prospective homeowners who have a\ngarage at the top of their priority list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, anyone with a highly prized motor\nor hobbies which take up a lot of space will be in the market for a separate,\nsecure area in their new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buyers who are scoping out properties\nwithin their budget with the potential to easily add more living space will\nalso prioritise the convenience of a garage and the potential to extend when\nfinances allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how much value can a garage add?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this depends on the location of\nyour home since buyers in urban areas where space is limited and private\nparking is sought after will likely pay more for the space and security of a\ngarage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A general rule of thumb though is that a\nsingle garage can add between 5-10%<\/strong> of the total value of your property\nand a double garage up to 20%<\/strong>. Considering the average UK house price is\ncurrently \u00a3268,319, this means a garage can add in the region of \u00a313,415 \u2013 \u00a353,663<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have the space, but not an actual garage, adding one might be a cost effective<\/a> way to create more space rather than a full blown extension. However, if you are planning to sell your home in future, rather than taking on the expense of adding a garage yourself, explore planning permission<\/a> options and successful planning applications for neighbouring properties so that you can highlight this as a selling point in your property advert and at viewings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How does a garage add value in other\nways?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your garage has become a bit of a\ndumping ground and you have plenty of space on your driveway to park, you could\nconsider these alternative ways of using your garage to add value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n