To begin with, we
would like to point out that every property is valued differently, so you will
need to do some of your own research.
Your research should take into
consideration:
1.
The type of house you have
2.
The area your house is located
3.
The country your house is located
4.
Current property trends in your area/country
You will also
need a certain amount of common sense. For example, if you live in a hot
country, then installing central heating is not going to add that much value to
your house. Especially if there are only a few short winter months and the
temperatures rarely drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
Likewise
installing air-conditioning is not going to be a priority if you live in
somewhere like the UK where you will only need it for 2 or 3 months a year. You
will add value, but people in the UK, in general, do not expect to have air-conditioning. In fact, most people are
happy to save on their electric bill in the summer months because they do not
need to use their central heating.
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1.
Installing
Security Systems
Before forking out large sums of cash on a new kitchen
just for the sake of it, you should consider your how security conscious your
house is. CCTV installations, burglar and fire alarms, as well as access
control systems, will always add value to your home.
First, anyone
that wants to purchase your property will be able to save on house insurance
premiums if alarms, access control, and CCTV are installed. Furthermore, they can
save on their car insurance if CCTV covers the parking area for the property.
Check out this article on First Contact Fire & Security explaining how CCTV systems
reduce insurance premiums.
Secondly, just
the presence of a CCTV system will add value to the property if when the
appraiser comes over to value your property. One of the key points in any
report made by a realtor or estate agent is how secure the home is.
Having CCTV,
alarms and other security features installed means that your property will be
deemed as fully equipped to deter thieves from breaking in or attempting to
steal anything from around the property.
Why Is CCTV
Security The Most Popular Security System
Today?
CCTV is now as
popular as having an intruder alarm. The price of home and office CCTV has gone
down, while the quality has improved.
For those of us
who grew up in the 80s, CCTVs were relatively unheard of. Even if someone
happened to know about CCTV, they were
generally seen as an extremely expensive security solution which was used by
large institutions like governments and banks etc. The coming of the internet and advancement in
wireless technology has changed all that completely.
Today, closed
circuit televisions (CCTVs) have emerged as an extremely popular and
inexpensive way to secure public as well as private property. From your
doorstep to an ATM kiosk; from your office desk to every shopping mall, every
bank and every major street corner in almost every large city on the planet;
CCTVs have truly become ubiquitous.
Mass production
has led to a drastic fall in prices making CCTVs extremely affordable. Advances
in manufacturing technology have also led to the appearance of various forms of
closed-circuit cameras.
From “spycams”
which can be hidden in everyday objects like pens, clocks, shirt buttons etc.
to wireless cameras which can be remotely controlled by smartphones and via the
internet to large integrated networks of CCTV
systems that watch over a big city; the range of different CCTV products
and systems is truly staggering.
After the
unfortunate terrorist attack on 9/11, governments all over the world have
started using large CCTV based networks to monitor major public places and
entire cities. These networks contain thousands of CCTV cameras and make it
possible to monitor millions of citizens at any given time. This has led to
serious debates about the violation of individual privacy. So why is CCTV
security so popular? Some major reasons are detailed below.
Prevention of
Crime: The presence of CCTVs at commercial
establishments like shops and malls and at financial establishments like banks
and ATMs have gone a long way in
preventing theft and vandalism. CCTV recordings with time stamps have been used
very effectively to prosecute criminals in courts of lawmaking CCTVs the ultimate crime deterrent.
Monitoring Employees
and Dependants: CCTVs are now widely being used by
corporations to monitor their employees. This boosts productivity and deters
employees from unapproved activities. CCTVs are also widely used in residences
and old age homes to monitor the young and the elderly and also monitor their
caregivers. This goes a long way in deterring theft or inappropriate behavior
by caregivers. Remote monitoring over the internet also makes it possible for
individuals to monitor their property while they are away at work or on
vacations.
Quick Response to
Accidents and Violence: Large CCTV networks which cover
entire cities on a 24/7 basis make it possible for city governments to rapidly
react to any form of accidents and/or violence at any time. From fights to
riots to car accidents at odd hours; an efficient CCTV network allows the
relevant authorities to detect and immediately respond to such events.
Preventing
Terrorism: While the use of CCTV networks to track
individuals suspected of being involved in terrorism remains very
controversial. It cannot be denied that large CCTV networks play a huge part in
securing big cities from possible terrorist attacks. CCTV networks can also be
used to identify and apprehend terrorists in such cases. The presence of large
CCTV networks has gone a long way in deterring acts of mass terrorism in the
last decade.
2.
Solar Panels
Solar power is
expensive to have installed, and it usually takes 5 to 10 years to get a return
on your investment. If you own a large property with more than 4 people living
there, for obvious reasons you will gain a return much faster compared to
having only 2 or 3 people living in the house.
Once the
installation is complete the value added to your house should be roughly 135%
of the cost of the installation. According to this article on Cost of Solar, a
3.1-kilowatt system can raise the value of a property by as much as US$18,000.
A 5-kilowatt system can add up to $29,500 to your property.
In addition to
this, the article claims that having solar power will help you sell your home
20% quicker than a home without solar power. It is quite a bold claim, but
worth investigating.
3.
Upgrading Window
Pains and Panels
Another area of
people’s properties that can be ignored is window replacement or repairs. The
ROI you can earn from replacing old windows is quite shocking. According to an article on CNBC spending $10,000
on new windows will bump up the value of the home by $18,500.
If you have
$10,000 spare, then it is well worth investing in new windows just for the
$8,500 profit you make from doing this.
In the end, you
could turn a $30,000 or $50,000 investment into as much as a $100,000 return on
your property investment if you make sensible and educated decisions on where
best to invest your cash.
You can also look
for more information from an expert in Window Maintenance here to get a better of idea of why window maintenance is so
important. We will also continue with some more tips about keeping your windows
clean.
Keeping Your
Windows Clean
If you are
looking make an attempt at a professional window cleaning, read these 5 insider
tips for window cleaners to get the most out
of your effort.
Make sure your
cleaner dilution is cleanly: If your
cleaner instructions call for it to be diluted, then you need to be sure you are not contaminating your
cleaner with a poor water source. Most
of us won't spare a single thought about the contents of our cleaning water, but when it comes to
cleaning glass windows you need to really
consider this choice carefully.
It is recommended
that you use a distilled water source. Distilled water has been stripped of its mineral content, which
means it will not leave any grimy deposits
on your window when it dries.
Vinegar: If you are serious about cheap home cleaning
attempts, vinegar should be in your
arsenal. This acidic solution is equally at home on a salad, French fry, or window pane. A simple 50:50 vinegar-to-water
solution can do wonders for amateur
window cleaners seeking a cost-effective
solution.
Readers should
take heed, though - vinegar can be stinky, and
may be best reserved for outdoor glass window cleaning! Be stringent with your suds: One of the worst culprits for streaky windows is
an excess of suds. Overdoing it with the
soap can leave you with tons of residue. Soap up
in moderation; more is not always better. Call in a professional!
If you want the look without the learning curve or the effort,
you only need to call a professional window cleaning company. This really will
be the only way to guarantee the look of a professional window cleaning.
Arriving on the scene with the best equipment
and industry-leading training under their belts, a pro will provide a
professional window cleaning service.
Look for
companies that offer a streak-free guarantee, and all work is insured to prevent any homeowner
stress or expenses.
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