Six easy tweakments to give your garden a facelift & boost your property value by £55k including £30 concealer trick

THE sun is BACK this weekend, so it’s the perfect time to get outside and give your garden a bit of a makeover.

Better still it could even at add a staggering £55,000 to you house price.

Earlier this week it was it was revealed that average house prices dropped by £2,000 in June in a shock summer slump.

Which is why if you’re looking to sell up soon, these hacks could be vital in getting the price you want for your home.

The average new-seller asking price across the UK has fallen 0.6% this month to £376,191 – the biggest price drop recorded for June in 14 years, according to Rightmove.

Recent heatwaves and soaring cost of living, in part caused by the Iran War, were behind the drop – so sellers are having to work extra hard to strike a deal without slashing their asking price.

But just like a new hair cut or a touch of botox can freshen up your appearance, a few simple outdoor tweaks could make your property look younger, smarter and far more appealing.

Luke Saywell, partner at Nottinghamshire-based estate agents Gascoines, says: “Whether you’re a passionate gardener or you’ll never be green fingered, having an outdoor space is one of the top requirements for homeowners.

“However, how you present your garden can mean the difference between getting the maximum value for your home or being bartered down.”

Here are six easy gardening tweaks – in total, they could add up to £55,390 to your house price, but cost just £900 to do.

Give your garden a killer jawline – £12,150

Landscaping can add definition and structure, like a killer jawline.

Just as a bit of contouring or cosmetic tweaking can enhance your features, clever landscaping can sculpt your outdoor space with neat flowerbeds, smart paths, patios and defined seating areas.

It helps turn a garden from a bit bare-faced and unfinished into something that looks sleek and ready to show off.

And it doesn’t necessarily mean a dramatic transformation or huge costs either – a bit of elbow grease can do it.

Even simple touches, such as edging the lawn, tidying borders or cleaning the path, can make the space look more chiselled.

But a well-landscaped garden could do more than just boost its looks.

On average, it can add around 4.5% to your asking price, according to Regency Living.

The average UK house price currently stands at £270,000, according to the Office for National Statistics.

This means that giving your garden a killer jawline could add £12,150 to its value.

The Love Island glow up – £3,240

A fire pit can turn a plain patio or an empty corner into a cosy spot for entertaining.

Just like the famous fire pit on the ITV show Love Island, it creates a focal point where people can gather, chat and relax long after the sun goes down.

For buyers, that can make the garden feel less like a basic outdoor space and more like an extra living area.

It can be perfect for summer evenings, parties or a quiet glass of wine.

It does not have to mean splashing out on a huge built-in feature either.

A simple freestanding fire pit, chiminea or stylish outdoor heater can help create the same warm, inviting effect for much less.

A metal square firepit from B&Q will set you back just £25, while a modern round fire pit at The Range costs £40.

But if you want the full villa-style treatment, pairing it with comfy seating, outdoor lighting and a neat patio area can make the whole garden feel more luxurious and intentional.

Most garden sets costing around £1,500 – although you can get cheaper ones second hand.

A well-placed fire pit could add around 1.2% to your home’s value, according to Regency Living — which works out at roughly £3,240 on the average property.

Add some concealer – up to £3,000

Privacy is like the perfect bit of concealer, helping to hide what you don’t want on show.

For many buyers, an outdoor space that feels secluded is a huge selling point, especially for families who spend a lot of time in the garden.

It is not just about the location of the property either. If your garden is overlooked by neighbours on every side, buyers may feel exposed the moment they step outside.

Luke says: “Fencing at the rear of a property can be a maximum of 6.5 feet but often homeowners have fences as low as three or four feet meaning you’re much more likely to feel overlooked.

“If you already have the fence posts installed, replacing the panels for taller ones can be as cheap at £30-40 at DIY stores but can make the difference between securing a higher price from a buyer. “

It is a relatively simple tweak, but it can work like a garden facelift — lifting the whole look of the space while making it feel more private and premium.

Give your lawn a fresh trim – up to £3,000

A neat lawn is the garden equivalent of a fresh haircut.

It can instantly make the whole place look sharper, cleaner and better cared for.

Luke says: “A well-kept garden is appealing to buyers as they don’t see it as another job to be responsible for when they move in on top of the house.

“A garden is a place for many to retreat in the sunshine and un-mowed lawns, overgrown weeds and general clutter you’ve been meaning to take to the tip can all leave a buyer looking to knock off money.”

Smartening up your garden doesn’t need to cost a fortune either, so think twice before hiring an expensive gardener to do easy jobs that you can do yourself.

It’s amazing the difference a good clear-up can make and it costs nothing but a bit of spare time.

Luke says: “Registering at your local tip is free, pulling out the weeds just needs some elbow grease, and a general tidy only requires a bit of time and a broom.”

The full garden facelift – up to £30,000

Adding a garden room or studio is less of a quick touch up and more like a full facelift.

But since the shift to working from home, garden rooms have become hugely attractive to buyers who want extra space without having to move to a bigger property.

They can work as home offices, hobby studios, gyms or even quiet retreats away from the main house.

For buyers, it can feel like discovering a bonus room with a luxury finish — the property equivalent of walking out of a salon looking ten years younger.

But Luke warned: “The investment in a garden room is expensive so we wouldn’t recommend people add one just to appeal to buyers, but if you’re thinking longer term and have a use for it yourself then it’s a fantastic addition.”

A mini garden room costs from £2,500, according to Checkatrade.

Plus, we checked Facebook marketplace and found garden rooms for sale for just £900.

Tidy your outdoor beauty cabinet – up to £4,000

Every garden needs good storage. You can think of it as the outdoor version of a perfectly organised beauty cabinet.

Buyers love storage inside a home, but the outside space matters too.

A garden cluttered with tools, toys, plant pots or bins can look messy, much like a dressing table overflowing with half-used products.

Adding smart storage, like a shed, helps hide the less glamorous bits and lets the garden’s best features shine.

Luke says: “Sheds come in many shapes and sizes, including slimline for those smaller outdoor spaces, or outdoor utility chests are an equally cheap and effective solution.

“If your household bins need to be kept in your garden, a bin store can also help to make it more aesthetically appealing. “

It is a simple tweak, but it can help buyers feel they are getting the full package: a good-looking garden with somewhere to stash all the accessories.

Building a garden shed typically costs around £800 on average in the UK according to MyBuilder.com.

But you can buy one for just £150 from Wilko or you could check Facebook Marketplace to see if one is being given away for cheap, or even free.