Whether you're looking to sell your home, or have just bought a property to renovate, there are a few things you can do that can increase its value.
According to the Office for National Statistics, a few small upgrades are all that is needed to make your place stand out.
In fact, the number of residential properties sold in England last year increased by 10% as a result of these home improvements.
But you might want to hold on for a second before you get the builders in to fit a fancy new kitchen or a top of the range hot tub, as some enhancements run the risk of reducing a home's value.
So, here are some of the home features that experts reckon will see you reaping the rewards.
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Double glazing
Estate agents believe that installing double-glazing windows to your home will make it more "sellable".
Alex Harvey, from Henry Adams estate agency in Sussex, said: "Buyers of period homes want wooden window frames.
"Don't plastic in or they'll start discounting the price.
"We've sold an Edwardian terrace cottage for £40,000 more than predicted two years ago.
"All the owners did was replace single-glazed windows with wooden framed double-glazed windows costing £18,000."
Faster broadband
A study conducted by Rightmove found that potential buyers avoid properties with sluggish broadband — especially with it being dubbed 'the fourth utility' after electricity, gas and water.
Fast broadband allows everyone in the home to stream TV and music without any delays.
If homeowners are in a poor reception area, they should aim to fit satellite broadband, which means fitting a dish to the house.
Rightmove's Bernard Phillips said: “Broadband has become ingrained in people's lives and is a hugely important factor when choosing a home.
"Its appeal should not be underestimated."
Kerb appeal
Giving the exterior of your home a little TLC is a great way to increase the value of your property.
It might sound like common sense, but property expert Kate Hardwick from Smiths Gore said just a few "simple improvements" can make a massive difference.
She said: "More people are looking at houses from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
"Simple improvements like rendering unattractive brick and replacing concrete roof tiles with slate increase kerb appeal and value."
Even a small outlay helps, according to property expert Jonathan Handford, of Fine & Country.
He said: “Hanging baskets, flower pots, freshly painting the front door, ensuring the fence is crisp and clean, plus trimming hedges and lawns can create a welcoming impression."
En-suite bathrooms
Nowadays, many new build properties come fitted with en-suite bathrooms.
And it's something that Carole Ann Evans from Hampshire agent Morris Dibben believes is an "ideal" addition to any home.
She said: "If you have a four-bedroom house with just one bathroom, add another - an en-suite to the master bedroom, ideally."
A few other small upgrades to your bathroom like a heated towel rail, new taps or a glass shower screen instead of a fitted curtain can also make a big difference.
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