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We won’t keep you hanging, so here it is: yes, garden sheds can add value to properties by around 5-20%, according to property experts. It’s largely because of their functional benefits that appeal to many home buyers. This guide will be helpful whether you’re thinking of selling your home someday or hunting for a new one with a shed.
How Homeowners Are Making the Most of Their Gardens
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People are using their gardens for much more than lawn care and flowerbeds these days. The space outside the back door has become an extra room. Somewhere to work, relax, or host a barbecue that doesn’t end in a mad dash for cover when it rains.
Many are turning corners of their gardens into offices, hobby spaces, or storage areas. Sheds are often the go-to choice for these uses because they’re practical and easy to adapt.
Some start by using them for tools, then later realise they can double up as a small gym or workshop. It’s good to have your garden pull its weight, and anyone viewing your house will notice that too.
If you’re planning to give yours a bit of a lift, you might find this worth a read:
Shed Benefits that Appeal to Home Buyers
There’s more to a garden shed than extra space. Here are a few reasons why it makes a great selling point:
Who doesn’t love a bit more storage?
One of the best things about having a shed is the extra storage it gives you outdoors. Buyers love the idea of having a spot for all the things that don’t quite fit indoors. That could be bulky tools and equipment, or Christmas decorations and camping gear.
Having a ready-to-use shed saves a lot of effort later on and keeps the house from turning into a game of “where can this go?” Whether it’s a small 6×3 shed or a bigger 12×10 shed, what counts is how it adds value to the space.
Sheds can adapt to all sorts of uses
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Other than for storage, a shed’s versatility knows no bounds, regardless of its size. It adds extra value by being adaptable to whatever needs they may have in the future. This also saves them the cost of building or converting other spaces.
Take an 8×6 shed, for instance. It’s that happy middle ground that fits into most gardens. You get enough room for storage, but still space to do a few light projects or hobbies. It could double as a man cave or she shed, among others.
The garden’s presentation gets a noticeable boost
Tuck the mower inside, hang the tools on a rack, and the patio feels twice the size. Give the wooden shed a fresh lick of paint and pop a few pots by the door—and before you know it, it feels like part of the garden. All works in its favour because it shows that the garden and shed are well-maintained.
Buyers value a shed with little upkeep
A shed that doesn’t need constant attention is always a win: it saves time, effort, and money. Who wouldn’t want that?
No surprise then that metal and plastic sheds are also popular. They don’t need repainting or pest treatment every year. Plus, they cope well with the British weather with minimal effort.
That said, no shed looks after itself. Give it a clean, clear the roof and gutters, and keep the hinges moving with a touch of oil. A little care every so often keeps the shed standing strong.
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A shed is a practical upgrade that can also add 5 to 10% to your home’s value. Keep it in good nick and it will earn its place in the garden.
Planning to surprise someone with one this Christmas? Have a read of: Would You Buy Someone a Shed for Christmas? Here’s Why It’s Actually a Great Idea
