Green fingers worth £8,000 says survey by Finance News Bulletin

Published: 01/11/06

Tidying up a messy garden could put in up to £8,000 to the cost of the average home claims new investigate, but most homeowners do not botherUp to two thirds of all homeowners who moved in 2005 missed out on the premium because they did not use their green fingers, claims MasterCard"Gardens are becoming an increasingly important part of the house and as such, their value is also increasing," said TV gardener Diarmuid Gavin"For the first time, we have evidence that pulling on your wellies and getting your hands dirty can not only create you healthier, fitter and happier, it can also make you better off

"According to MasterCard, every £100 spent on a garden has the potential to give way returns of £350 on the average cost of a property, with well-liked features adding even moreDecking can add £2,500 to the price of a property, and a water characteristic can boost the price an additional £1,495A well installed patio adds up to £2,100 while landscaping can add up to £6,200 This compares to a novel bathroom (£1,600) or kitchen (£2,400)

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