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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Phoebe Jobling

The little-known home improvement that can add £25,000 to your property's value

Buying a home is a long-term investment that will often make you money in years to come. Boosting your property's value by adding certain features can give you the chance of a making a bigger profit when you eventually come to selling it.

A property expert has now revealed that homeowners can add a huge amount to their home's value by installing one particular feature. New research from specialists Simply Paving reveals that adding a patio to their outdoor space can add around £25,000 to the asking price of their property when they come to sell it.

In the north west, the average cost of installing a patio is £7,341, meaning they will make a return of more than £17,000 on their investment. Those in Greater London could see a whopping 1,112% return on their initial investment, pocketing an extra £74,000.

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