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Your home a source of pride and also a heavy investment. Hence, it makes sense that you would want your home to appreciate in value, especially if you have plans to sell it in the future. There are many guidelines out there on how to put your home at a competitive edge<\/a>. But do you know that there are mistakes that devalue your home?<\/p>\n

Below, we have listed down 8 common mistakes that will decrease the value of your home.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cheap Kitchen Fittings<\/h2>\n

Saving money in the right places<\/a> is more important than just scrimping on everything in your home. Cheap kitchen fittings do not last long. They fall apart very quickly, and what is left of your home is more repair work and more spending.<\/p>\n

Cheap countertops may get damaged easily, especially those that are not heat resistant. Cheap sinks<\/a> may result in silent sink leakages inside your wooden kitchen cabinet. These are costly to repair, and may even require a total replacement.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cluttered and Dirty Home Interior<\/h2>\n

\"Messy<\/p>\n

There are two homes in the same vicinity on sale for the same price. One is spick and span, while the other is filthy and in a cluttered mess. Guess which home won\u2019t be getting a new buyer soon?<\/p>\n

Leaving your home in chaos is not only unhygienic and difficult to maintain, but it also can affect your mental health<\/a>. Don\u2019t you want to return to a comfortable home after a long hectic day at work?<\/p>\n

Thankfully, you can learn a few tricks from the Konmari<\/a> movement to turn your abode into a living sanctuary that sparks joy. After all, a tidy and clean home is a welcoming sight to both home occupants, guests and potential buyers.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gaudy D\u00e9cor and Garish Colour Scheme<\/h2>\n

Some of us love bold colours that others may find garish. And perhaps, our interpretation of artistic d\u00e9cor may be deemed kitschy by society standards.<\/p>\n

You may argue that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Sure, it\u2019s your home and it deserves to have personality. But if your tastes for d\u00e9cor and colours are a little unorthodox, you may risk lowering the value of your home because it may scare away potential conventional buyers. And mind you, that would mean the majority of them!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Neighbour Conflicts Can Devalue Your Home<\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

This mistake is often overlooked because it doesn\u2019t concern the interior of the home. Nonetheless, it is equally important to note that a peaceful and friendly neighbourhood is very much a key selling point.<\/p>\n

No man is an island, and a friendly face in the morning when you walk through your doorway is always a pleasant welcome. In most cases during an emergency, it is usually the neighbours who will be helping or alerting one another.<\/p>\n

Hence, squabbling with your next-door neighbour can make living within the vicinity super uncomfortable and tense. Worst of all, they may subtly sabotage future buyers of your home with unsavoury comments. It\u2019s a tell-tale sign of an unfriendly and antagonistic surrounding.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sloppy Kitchen Countertop Maintenance<\/h2>\n

If you have spent a fortune on your kitchen countertop, but choose to be sloppy in maintenance, your kitchen countertop will not last. Countertops that are made of granite and marble require more care than those of quartz and Dekton<\/a>. Natural stone countertops need to be sealed periodically, more so if the usage is heavy.<\/p>\n

Besides the periodical sealing, you will need to check the content of your cleaning agents before wiping your countertop with them. Acidic and harsh cleaning agents can etch your beautiful marble countertop.<\/p>\n

If you are a fan of premium countertops but are too busy to upkeep its shine, it is best to select high quality, low maintenance materials like quartz<\/a> and Dekton<\/a>. Both these materials are well-known for their durability, aesthetics and simple maintenance.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unpleasant Pet Smells<\/h2>\n

\"White<\/p>\n

A poorly ventilated home is a trap for all types of smells, mostly the unpleasant ones like the musty smell of mould, stale food, and pet odour. Loving your pet doesn\u2019t mean your home should reek of the zoo.<\/p>\n

However, you may have grown accustomed to the smells in your home to the point of being desensitised. But for viewers and potential buyers of your home, such smells are very off-putting. No matter how pretty your home may look, unpleasant pet smells can devalue your home in a whiff.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unauthorised Home Upgrades<\/h2>\n

\"Major<\/p>\n

If you are living in a HDB flat, you are bound by strict HDB renovation guidelines<\/a>. Any unauthorised home renovations to the structural integrity of the building will devalue your home. No one wants to buy a home that may potentially be a safety hazard to the household and neighbours.<\/p>\n

To avoid any doubt, engage only HDB approved contractors from the Directory of Contractor (DRC) to undertake the renovation of your home.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Make the Mistake of Devaluing Your Home<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to evaluate your home is to take a step back, put yourself in the buyer\u2019s shoes, and ask yourself these 2 questions:<\/p>\n