From all indications and opinions of several within the market, UK housing will remain flat over the course of 2011. Many homeowners see this as an opportunity to make improvements or renovations to their current dwelling to increase its value.

Home improvements or renovations can cause significant changes in the value of one’s home. Now is the time to look into the possibility taking on the challenge of an improvement since the market will have little happening in it over the next several months.

Valuable places to consider improving are the kitchens and bathrooms. It is believed that these rooms are looked at carefully when possible home purchasers come to view a house. One great thing about improving these two rooms is the flexibility one has in creating different styles within the rooms. The homeowner can go the ultra - modern route or choose more conservative items and go with a traditional look. The choices available are endless.

Next to the choice of style for the rooms, there is the question of how much to invest in the rooms. Since the more important room is the kitchen, many experts think spending what you can afford is a wise choice, while hanging back a little on the expenses in the bathroom is a good idea.

The thought of renovating or improving a room should only be entertained if the end result will be selling the property for more after completing the work. The percentage increase in how much the market value of the house is after improvements varies based on who is asked. Homeowners usually hit a home run in the selling price after an appealing makeover to one or more of the rooms is done just before putting the house on the market.