These features could up the value of your property to to £10,000

Making a profit while selling a house can be a tricky business, but you can rely on people's pickiness to gain some extra cash. Research by Duette.co.uk, a website specialising in blinds, has found that house-hunting Brits will pay thousands for 'extras' such as a south-facing garden, an open fire and smart home features. Research by Duette.co.uk, a website specialising in blinds, has found that house-hunting Brits will pay thousands for 'extras' such as a south-facing garden More than 2,000 house-hunting Brits were shown a list of property features or perks and asked how much extra they'd be willing to pay for each of them. The features that can add value to your home · Swimming pool - £10,000 · Close to good schools - £8,000 · Bar at the end of garden - £6,000 · South-facing garden - £5,000 · Room to expand - £4,500 · Garage - £4,500 · Driveway parking - £4,000 · Smart home features - £3,500 · A second reception room - £3,000 · Nice neighbours – £2,000 · Solar panels - £1,500 · An open fire - £1,000 · Jacuzzi bath - £1,000 · Exposed brickwork - £850 · A tight-knit community - £500 · Vegetable patch - £400 TOTAL: £54,850 The average Brit will spend about £8,000 to make sure their kids live next to the best schools. With tech becoming even more evolved, some would pay on average £3,500 for smart home features - such as lighting and heating you can control from your phone.