text: The average home improvement in the UK would add a healthy 10% to the value of a home, based on home owner’s estimates, new research shows.
  This works out at just under £30,000 whilst the average return on investment was estimated to be 80%, based on the total amount spent by home owners, according a new home improvement index from peer to peer lending firm Zopa.
  The new research, which asks home owners who have recently taken out a home improvement loan across the UK how much value their renovation added to their property, shows that the top improvement is a conservatory costing an average of £5,300 and giving a 108% return on investment.
  Next is garden improvements costing an average of £4,550 giving an 88% return followed by exterior work costing an average of £6,000 with a return on investment of 75%.
  An extension is much more costly, averaging £19,750 but only offering a 71% return on investment while a new roof costs £4,150 with just 63% return and a loft costing an average of £24,600 but comes with a return of just 50%.
  Kitchen and bathrooms are often the rooms home owners want to change the most but they offer the least in terms of returns. A bathroom renovation costing an average of £4,900 is bottom with a return of just 48%, closely followed by a kitchen costing an average of £9,600 with a return of 49%.
  Some 82% of home owners said that despite improving their homes, they were not planning on selling soon. The firm says this suggests that the current housing market where price growth is slowing could be putting home owners off moving, and instead adapting their current homes to their situations.
  ‘With the latest housing market reports showing the market to be slowing down, home owners could add significant value by looking at ways to improve their current homes, rather than move,’ said Zopa chief executive officer Giles Andrews.
  ‘With record low rates on borrowing, home improvements can be a cost effective way to add value to your property for the long term,’ he added.
  If you are looking at improving your house either for your own benefit or to sell or let it then contact Cadman Homes, a family owned and run estate agent in Rugby. Their family owned and run team are experienced in developing property and project managing developments for clients accross Warwickshire and Coventry. Contact Adam or Valerie on 01788 560 905 for more details.
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  Jasim Khazi
  11:48 29 Apr 21
  We recently completed a Land Purchase in Rugby and Adam from Cadman Homes was the agent assissting us. They have been... extremely professional, supportive, understandign and patient with us through the process and have assissted us till the last moment. We look forward to doing more business with them in the near future.read more
  sterlings collections
  12:22 05 Oct 20
  Worst experience ever. Told must complete by 6weeks but then ended up delaying. Sweet talk you at first but be careful.... Buying a house through them was a nightmare. Sale delayed and this wasn't handled well. Lost a lot of money and even inconvenienced as a family. Just all over. Quite unprofessional at times- given some wrong legal options... When I raise concerns with valid reasons. I got ignored and told I was abusive-guess that's what happens when you deal with 'family business'. People do whatsoever they like and get away with it. House left uncleaned after sale despite promising to clean. Bins were filty. Some things were broken in house. Agent didn't respond after sale. I would Never recommend buying a house through them. Hands down one of the most difficult times ever had. Told us house was renovated turns out a lot of DIY job done sub standard with one causing flooding.8months down the line had the nerve to report my house listing(without reaching out first) to sell the house as I had recycled some pictures EMPTY house pictures with no water mark or nothing used alongside mine as obviously wanted to add empty house picture . Pictures that I could have easily taken myself. Very petty. Almost made my new estate agent loose their right to list on rightmove. Nightmareread more
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  16:17 21 Sep 20
  Great help during a complicated chain of sales and purchases. Went above and beyond to help get everything complete.... Would recommend.read more
  Jack Smith
  11:07 07 Apr 20
  Adam and his team couldn't be more knowledgeable, professional and friendly when they valued my flat. I would recommend... Cadman Homes in a heartbeat!read more
  Alley Harling
  11:52 16 Mar 20
  Cannot express enough gratitude to Adam at Cadmans. Helped so much, going above and beyond what any estate agent is... expected. He wasn't even 'our' estate agent, but kept the chain together, and sane. Would highly recommend Cadmans. You will not be dissapointed.read more
  Steven Ryan
  20:39 04 Feb 20
  My daughter recently competed a work placement with Adam & Val. She learnt a lot about the property industry from two... very knowledgeable people and really enjoyed her time. Thank you for everything.read more
  Rachel Ennis
  16:18 10 Jan 20
  We first met Adam in 2015 as the agent for a house we wished to purchase. On our first viewing of the property Adam... was very open and clear about the property and the vendors expectations. He explained the process and was very transparent throughout. At the end of 2019 we decided to make alterations to the property, so without hesitation we approached Adam for advice. Knowing that he knew the current market, he knew the property and that he would again offer us an open and honest opinion. We made the alterations and the house now functions so much better for our family. We can't thank Adam enough for his support and we would recommend him as a trust worthy, competent and professional estate agent. If we decide to sell, then Cadman Homes will be listing the property for us.read more
  Jaspreet Sidhu
  14:28 04 Dec 19
  I don't normally take the time to leave a review, but for these guys it's a must! I've always heard how stressful a... house move can be but for us as first time buyers it really was a breeze! I had a hundred and one questions throughout the whole process but Adam and Liam were always on hand to help and assist where possible without making me feel like a nuisance! I loved how quick they were at responding to any enquiries, even after the completion date! I couldn't recommend Cadman Homes enough! Professional, friendly and reliable! By far the best experience we have had, and should we need to, we definitely hope to work with you again!read more
  valerio grimaldi-plant
  13:50 22 Nov 19
  Fantastic agents with fantastic team! After having no luck selling my property with another local leading agent, I... approached Adam at Cadman homes. Within a week and after the first viewing it was sold! The team were professional and knowledgeable dealing with the entire process swiftly. There was minor legal delays as per usual with sales, but Adam kept me updated and informed the whole time. After such a pleasant experience selling, Cadman homes helped me broker a deal for my next property! I cannot commend them enough and look forward to meeting paths again!read more
  Samantha Hargreaves
  11:28 04 Nov 19
  We have recently completed the sale of our property with Cadman Homes that was expertly handled by both Adam and Liam. ... Moving is a stressful time but nothing was too much trouble – from answering questions, chasing other estate agents and solicitors and helping with any queries we may of had. Adam and Liam were always available, professional, polite, helpful and friendly. We would recommend using Cadman Homes without any doubt – They were by far the best estate agents we have ever used.read more
  Brian Adam
  13:21 30 Oct 19
  Having met Adam previously I expected a professional service, we certainly weren’t disappointed. Photos, blurb and... marketing were excellent...we accepted an offer within ten days. The recommendations offered by Cadman Homes on solicitors, removal firms , amongst others were again first class. Many thanks once again from myself and Karen.read more
  mace dhillon
  15:28 10 Oct 19
  A Special thanks to Liam Clements over at Cadman Homes. He did an excellent job securing us our new family home. Liam... went the extra mile and always kept in touch with any update, and he was very determined to get our solicitors to pull their fingers out and get the job done!read more
  Vicky Colquhoun
  19:23 05 Oct 19
  So far so good. Our family have been having a difficult time for personal reasons lately. After looking online I... thought moving to rugby looked to be extremely difficult. I had contacted cadman homes regarding arranging a viewing for a property and explained the urgency to relocate. Every question I have had has been answered perfectly and quickly. They seem the type of company to go above and beyond. Hopefully we will be renting from them soon. Thank you to mathew for dealing with our enquiries and being very helpfulread more
  Roger Press
  17:29 25 Sep 19
  I contacted Adam at Cadman Homes this morning seeking letting advise. Adam was very helpful answering all of my... queries. I will not hesitate to contact them in the future should I have any further questions. A pleasure to deal with a competent company. Many thanks for your time. Kind Regards Roger Pressread more
  Michelle Clarke
  12:18 20 Sep 19
  It's all the extra advice and "nothing is too much trouble" attitude that makes this estate agent stand out for us. The... management team certainly have created a can do culture. We don't often leave reviews, but we feel that it was well deserved.read more
  Joanne Hedges
  20:10 10 Sep 19
  Absolutely fantastic service from Adam and the team! They have offered some really helpful advice. Today that advice... has paid off and I’m thrilled. Thank you Cadman Homes. Highly recommend!read more
  Kieran Mullin
  08:41 27 Aug 19
  We've recently sold with Cadman. Start to finish extremely professional. Couldn't do enough for us. I've got to give a... special mention to Liam, absolutely brilliant, nothing was too much trouble, kept us informed of all developments. You've really made us feel like we mattered throughout.read more
  Bruno Antunes
  08:13 30 Jul 19
  Me and my partner just finalised a purchase of our home and it is a very stressful process but with the service... provided from Liam made everything much easier. From answering queries, chasing documents and solicitors was always very professional, polite, friendly... would recommended. Thank youread more
  Paul Hubbins
  14:34 24 Jul 19
  A great company to work with. Would recommend to anyone
  Jacks & Jones Estate Agents
  15:07 23 Jul 19
  Worked with them in a chain, great people to work with. Communication fantastic. If only other agents were the same.
  Christine Barnwell
  09:50 15 Mar 19
  Just wanted to say a massive thank you for our meeting on Tuesday this week it was so useful chatting and getting... advice given the current predicament with our current agent - I really appreciated your meticulous precision with setting up the pictures and showing me for review after each room. You have restored my faith in estate agents and I feel you really understand what we are trying to achieve and that you can help us reach it. Thank you Adamread more
  Michael Ward
  12:01 11 Mar 19
  Adam and Liam at Cadman Homes really know their stuff! After my first buyer pulled out, not only did they source a... replacement really quickly, they then proceeded to help with solicitor communications and co-ordinate across a complex chain. I will absolutely use Cadman again next time I sell, as they went well above and beyond to provide a fantastic service.read more