Ottawa Landscaping Companies are in demand. Homeowners are increasingly opting for a complete exterior makeover to add value to their property. So, does it really add value? While many experts say that it can, others caution against spending too much money on outdoor landscaping projects, arguing that property owners may not be able to recoup everything or that designs which are too personal can actually scare off buyers.
Let’s take a look at the kinds of “value” that an outdoor design can add.
Personal Value
Personal value is the pleasure that the homeowners get after having their outdoor designed in a new way. A personal value means that the new space improves your life and the life of your household members – by providing a place to entertain guests, relax and so on.
Unless you are planning to sell your property immediately, this should always be the main reason for considering outdoor landscaping. Chances are, if you have developed a space which looks attractive and is functional, then it will appeal buyers too. However, if the design of your space is too personal, then you could be making it less-appealing to buyers.
Appeal and Profitability
To find out whether outdoor landscaping can add value to your property ask yourself the question: Why do developers go through the hassle of hiring landscape contractors Ottawa to design the exteriors of new build properties?
The answer is the same reason that they go through the hassles of having the interiors designed: to add value to a property and get a great deal at a great price. Developers understand that they are not just selling a land, they are selling a lifestyle.
Even if an outdoor space does not add direct value to a property, enhancing the visual appeal – both inside and outside – will always help to attract more buyers and increase the saleability of an offer. Developing interest in a property, in turn, can increase the asking price, or sell the property faster – but then again, it will depend on several other factors, such as the local property market conditions, etc.
Outdoor landscaping can also change a property’s overall feel – it can make a dated property look modern. And, no matter how old a property is, professional outdoor landscaping can help to add character to a property which may otherwise look similar to others in the neighborhood.
Monetary Value
Whether a new outdoor design will allow you to sell your property at a good price will differ greatly depending on the present condition of the outdoor area. If you are considering changing only the style of your garden for instance, it may not bring any monetary return. However, there are some situations which can add monetary value, such as:
If the exterior is just bare ground
If there is no distinct garden space at all
In such situations, landscape contractors Ottawa can effectively create a garden from nothing or reestablish the one that used to be there, so that it increases your home’s value and selling price.
Final Word
So, does outdoor landscaping really add value to a property? Yes, it does. But, it is important to consider each property individually to determine how much value can be added.
Outdoor Landscaping by OKP
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