Can Improving My Garage Make My Property in Antrim More Appealing?

If you’re selling a property in Antrim, you may be looking for ways to make your home more appealing to prospective buyers – and your garage could hold the key!

The additional room that a garage provides makes it attractive to potential purchasers, so taking steps to make the most of it couldn’t be more important. At McAllister Estate Agents, we regularly welcome buyers who are keen to buy a property with the extra space garages can afford, so here are our top tips for improving yours.

A Complete Garage Transformation

Whereas at one time, garages were used solely for storing vehicles, increasingly these days they’re serving a raft of other purposes. Modern cars are less likely to rust. They also are more likely to start straight away, even in cold weather, so housing them under cover isn’t necessary anymore. That leaves your garage free for use in other ways, and there are plenty of possibilities.

Some options include using your garage as a gym, home office, workshop, art studio, games room, playroom, utility room, or even a yoga studio. If you’re keen to spend the time and money on a complete transformation, any of these could be an option for you.

Garage Door Upgrades

Not everyone is ready to get rid of their garage entirely, but there are many small projects to consider that will improve the space and make your property more appealing to buyers. One of the simplest is to upgrade your garage door.

Older garage doors can be hard to handle, with many being heavy wooden doors with a tendency to stick, or doors with an aluminium lifter which is difficult to open, especially in a hurry. Modern garage doors are far easier to cope with and can make a big difference to your property. With choices in many colours and designs, you can easily find something to complement your exterior.

Adding A Secondary Access Door

While some garages have an access door for us humans, many don’t and that means the only entrance and exit is through the main garage door – a far from perfect solution. Adding an extra door leading directly into your garden or inside your property makes your space user-friendly and more useful.

Coating The Concrete

Older garages usually have flooring of bare concrete which is cold, uninviting, and hard to clean. Since concrete is a porous substance, unattended spills inevitably result in stains and even frequent sweeping rarely gets rid of all the debris and dust. Coating the concrete with a specialist floor paint for garages is the answer. These two-part epoxy resin heavy-duty paints are simple to clean and are spill-resistant. As an added advantage they give the floor a glossy finish that helps to counteract the all-too-familiar low-lighting issues windowless garages suffer from.

Dealing With Damp And Condensation

Condensation in your garage is just as problematic as condensation inside your home, but with good ventilation and insulation, dampness can easily be kept at bay. Your garage will also be more comfortable to spend time in too, ideal if you’re using it as a studio or workshop.

Fitting Some Sockets

Most garages today have at least one electrical outlet, but if yours has none, or you need more, it’s wise to have more installed quickly. A lack of sockets reduces the ways in which you can use the space, and that’s something that could deter prospective buyers.

Brightening And Lightening

Many garages are poorly lit, which isn’t very inviting. A dark garage is likely to be unsafe and underutilised, so improving the lighting is vital. A coat of paint can help with this too. Many garages are undecorated, and bare concrete and brick can lead to your garage becoming a dingy and dark spot that isn’t used to its full potential. A lick of white paint can make a huge difference.

If you’re selling your home in Antrim, our team at McAllister Estate Agents is on hand to help. Send us an email now to info@mc-allister.co.uk, or call us on 02894 429977.

We’re looking forward to helping you find your perfect buyer.