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Insulation Can Increase Property’s Value

A leading tradesman website has suggested that simply improving the levels of insulation and other energy efficiency measures in a home can improve its value should it be sold.

Improve saleability

Jim Hustwit, the UK manager of MyHammer has commented that the value of older homes can be improved by adding new central heating. He also points out that bringing a house up to scratch in terms of its environmental credentials can impact on its saleability.

It suggests that wall cavity insulation and loft insulation as well as double glazing can make it easier to sell a home. He points out that these measures will also save the homeowner money on their heating bills, so it is a win win situation.

The MyHammer website suggests that in addition to loft and wall cavity insulation, homeowners can carry out radiator, pipe and tank insulation to bring their home up to a high level of energy efficiency.

Improved confidence

These comments come as research from Zoopla has shown that the arrival of spring has led to improved confidence in the housing market and that more people plan to carry out improvements on their homes in the next six months.