Owning a home is a huge dream for many of us, and for good reason! Investing in a property usually gives you a good return on investment – instead of depreciating, it will often increase in value, depending on a number of factors such as the area, crime rates, local amenities and the housing market in general.

Now, we really can’t guarantee that when you buy a house, you will get X% of profit, but monitoring the housing market and where your home sits within it can give you a good idea.

However, for the majority of us, we aren’t property experts and don’t know all the different factors which go into deciding how much a property is worth, which is why it’s best to get advice from an estate agent such as Lifestyle Sales and Lettings. These guys have worked in the property industry for a number of years, with a huge range of clients who have owned a variety of properties, from small terraced houses to larger family properties with huge gardens!

Lifestyle Sales and Lettings have installed a tool on their website which will give you an instant valuation of your home, based on its size and postcode. This takes in to account everything within the surrounding area and other houses of a similar size. Whilst this tool can’t account for the presentation of the house or other misnomers, it can give you a great starting point and help you to learn more about increasing the value of your home.

With most Estate Agents’ tools, you’re required to request a quote, and then somebody will call you back and try to persuade you to sell your house with them. With Lifestyle Sales & Lettings tool, however, there is the option to let them know that you’re just curious, so they’re aware that you’re not looking to sell your home just yet.

So if you’d like to know how much you could get for your home if you sold it RIGHT NOW, click this link to take a look. Simply fill in the form and it will give you an estimation. We tested it out on a local property and the results are immediate! They give you a minimum and maximum price you can expect to get, along with some comparable properties nearby which have recently been sold, and for how much.

From this point, it is easy to request a professional valuation, and one of Lifestyle’s team will come out to meet you and take a look at your home and neighbourhood to give you a more accurate idea. To find out more about Lifestyle Sales and Lettings, simply click the blue box below to visit their feature – and don’t be afraid to give them a call on 0161 452 7626.