A valuable property is a very comforting asset to have behind you. Even if you don’t need the money now, chances are, in the future, there will come a time when you do. If you are new to the property market and want to make money on your home so you can move to a larger property in future, this is also a good idea – get onto the property ladder, then make money on your home to move to a new one.

These are some ideas for increasing home value:

• Put in new windows and doors. This will improve the appearance, insulation and security of your home.
• Improve the colour scheme. This is a really minor change, but it can update a property and make a big difference.
• Make sure your bathroom is up to date. A bathroom will really age a property, so a new shower and new flooring might make more difference than you think.