A recent survey, commissioned by Origin (manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows), has revealed that homeowners in Britain are willing to spend an average of £13,000 on special features on their homes.
But what exactly are the features that homeowners are willing to spend on? The results revealed 54% of homeowners prioritised an abundance of natural light, followed by 53% storage and then 52% en-suite bathrooms.
Top 10 most desired features by homeowners in Britain
1. Natural light
2. Storage
3. En-suite bathroom
4. Large garden
5. Garage
6. Outdoor seating area
7. A great view
8. A quality front door
9. Walk-in wardrobe
10. Kitchen island
The results also revealed that 87% of homeowners would pay more money for added extras with 1 in 10 saying they would be willing to reduce other household expenditure to afford the upgrades that they desire.
What are the features that British homeowners are most likely to pay for?
1. A large garden, 41%
2. A garage, 39%
3. A view, 39%
In addition to this, over 3/4s of British homeowners agree that they would compromise on the size of the house as they consider a large garden, a garage, and a good view more essential than square footage.
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, said: “We conducted this research to get a clear picture of the work that homeowners want to do in order to improve their homes. This provides our partners with market insights that will help them further understand their customers and what homeowners want to achieve. With the trend for outdoor living continuing to rise, it came as no surprise to us that the features that are prioritised are those that link the inside of the home with the outside, including large gardens, outdoor seating areas and an abundance of natural light.”
To find out more about the research, visit www.origin-global.com/advice-centre/added-value