Does a Decent Shed Increase Value?

anotheruser

Thinking of buying a new shed.
I can save about £300 and buy a cheapish shed or can get a fairly decent tongue and groove shed for about £700.

If there was a decent shed, would that increase a house value or it's sale-ability? Compared with a bit of a rubbish one?

We're pretty big gardeners so have a fair amount of tools, outdoor furniture...

Thanks

PasturesNew

To me, one shed's the same as any other.... if there's no shed I can buy one, but I'd not pay more for a house just because somebody who chose a shed decides it's "better" than what I'd have chosen.

In short: No.

A shed/not is a minor/insignificant item when it comes to house buying.

Slinky

Can't say that the quality of shed would make the slightest difference to me. Way too many more important things to consider than that,

lewishardwick

Shed, no. But if you had a substantial log cabin type structure that could be used as a home office, it might sway a small number of buyers. But you're looking at £1,000's and potentially planning permission/upset neighbours.

motherofstudents

We bought a house once with a fantastic all singing, all dancing shed. It was a real asset to us and we were grateful to have it. I wouldn't have paid more for the house because of it though. If it's worth it to you, go for the better one.

AnotherJoe

No. Most people won't be bothered, and those that will be, could buy a new one, and you'd be offering a secondhand one.

Buy a shed that fits your needs, that will last for the time you expect to be in the place, and not one that will be ramshackle by the time you sell and gives a bad impression

freeman3030

I wondered this as I'd like a bigger/better constructed shed for our garden. You can't get an awful lot more than a lawnmower, bag of compost and a few tools in anything much bigger than a 6x4 shed. Unfortunately though, the size and quality of a shed it's probably has very little importance to most people looking to buy your home as bathrooms and kitchens generally sell housrs. However, I'm sure there will be the odd viewer that notices - it will probably not influence their decision much though.
If you're a keen Gardner though and would enjoy the shed... Why not splash out and get what you fancy!

Davesnave

I got a 60' barn with this house as a sort of freebie. It was a nice bonus, but if the site or the situation had been bad, that wouldn't have swayed me. It's the house and its surrounds that really matter IMO.

Buy a good shed anyway; you won't regret it.

Tiners

I saw a house on Rightmove where the shed was included in the floorplan!

getmore4less

anotheruser wrote: »

Thinking of buying a new shed.
I can save about £300 and buy a cheapish shed or can get a fairly decent tongue and groove shed for about £700.

If there was a decent shed, would that increase a house value or it's sale-ability? Compared with a bit of a rubbish one?

We're pretty big gardeners so have a fair amount of tools, outdoor furniture...

Thanks

£300 is loose change when buying a house £700 just needs a bigger pocket for it to rattle in.

You need to be into usable room territory to attract a premium but that will not be all potential buyers.

A smart garden will have more influence on a sale than just a 1/2 decent shed.

sparky130a

anotheruser wrote: »

Thinking of buying a new shed.
I can save about £300 and buy a cheapish shed or can get a fairly decent tongue and groove shed for about £700.

If there was a decent shed, would that increase a house value or it's sale-ability? Compared with a bit of a rubbish one?

We're pretty big gardeners so have a fair amount of tools, outdoor furniture...

Thanks

The shed won't.

But a lovely looking garden could to a lot of people.

A well kept bush says so much.

(I'm sorry but i just had to..)