If you’re looking to move up the housing ladder a set of ladders could be your best bet for getting onto that next rung.  After a period of turbulence in the housing market, and inequality between supply and demand, things are finally evening out.  In August of 2024 the number of homes available to purchase was at its highest point since before the pandemic, probably aided by rising interest rates pushing buy-to-let landlords out of the rental market due to increased mortgage payments. 

Prices are still going up, albeit more slowly than in the past.  With a wider choice for buyers, sellers aren’t able to capitalise on a shortage and get over the asking price for their property.  This is good news for anyone who is both a buyer and a seller, but if you want to get the highest price for the place you’re selling, you’ll need to make it really stand out.

Some of the things buyers look for are:

• Storage
• Recent upgrades to kitchens
• Energy efficiency
• Outside space or kerb appeal

These are all things you can work on yourself to increase the appeal, and therefore the value, of your property.

Storage

Storage is always a concern, so consider fitting clever storage solutions in unused areas of the home.  Above stairs, at the junction between the wall and ceiling in bedrooms, and above kitchen cabinets are all great places to build in storage without losing any usable space in the home.  A stairwell ladder is essential for fitting storage here, while a tall stepladder or a combination ladder (set up in the freestanding stepladder configuration) would be ideal for adding cupboards or cabinets at the top of walls in bedrooms and above existing kitchen cabinets.

Upgrades To Kitchens

If you’re considering adding storage above your kitchen units, think about whether this could be done as part of a kitchen makeover.  Having new doors fitted to the top cupboards, which extend all the way to the ceiling, instantly adds an extra shelf to each unit.  You can drastically improve the appearance of a kitchen with new door fronts and re-tiling, both of which can be done on your own labour.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is a huge consideration with the rising energy prices.  Fitting door curtains above main doors is a cost effective way of reducing heat loss.  Fitting window films or even secondary glazing inside the property can also reduce heat loss and are easy to achieve with a decent ladder and some DIY skills.

Outside Space And Kerb Appeal

The outside space of your home is important for first impressions, so install outdoor lighting, tidy up climbing plants, prune tree branches near windows to let in more light, and even put some hanging baskets up.  While you might need an electrician to install lighting, these other jobs can be done by you, with the help of a stepladder suitable for outdoor work.  The Little Giant ladders are ideal for use indoor and out, and can be set up in 24 different positions, making them ideal for this kind of home sprucing project.

With the use of a decent ladder you can make your home so much more desirable that you’ll be up that property ladder in no time.  For unbeatable prices and next day delivery, be sure to get your ladder from Midland Ladders.