Value Summer House

Do you want to value your summer cottage?

If you are thinking about selling and want to put your summer cottage on the market, we at Notar can help by valuing your summer cottage so that you can sell it at a favorable price. If you have also done some carpentry, added extensions, or renovated the cottage, the value may have increased significantly, and then a revaluation might be appropriate.

Small efforts and measures can significantly increase the value of your summer cottage, but above all, the location is the biggest value-enhancing factor. The right time for selling can also give you a higher price than the value if you are lucky. A summer cottage is particularly sought after in the market around Easter and when spring starts to come, and that is when many choose to sell it.

Where is your summer cottage located?

The location of a summer cottage is one of the most important aspects to consider when calculating its value. A cottage in the archipelago with good connections to the mainland or a larger town has an impact, as does proximity to water and swimming opportunities. A summer cottage can also be a small cabin in the woods, and even in those cases, location is an aspect to consider. Notar also helps to market homes in Spain, so if your "summer cottage" is there, you can book a free valuation where we also take other parameters into account.

The standard is naturally a contributing factor, but if your cottage has a beachfront lot and is relatively close to a larger town or for any other reason has an attractive location, the value is not too heavily influenced by the standard. Of course, your summer cottage should be in good condition if you want to sell at a higher price, but the requirement is not as great as when valuing residential properties.

Measures to increase value

Many people who buy a summer cottage want to be able to stay there for an extended period, preferably throughout the whole summer. With that said, the cottage should be habitable with bathing and showering facilities as well as cooking options. There are both small and large solutions or measures you can take that have an impact on the value if your cottage is not yet equipped with these.

• Install electricity and water
• Renovate the bathroom with a shower and/or bathtub
• Fresh kitchen and good cooking facilities
• Create a well-maintained garden or yard, perhaps with a guest cottage

Beachfront property or not

Having a beachfront property is a dream for many buyers, and it significantly increases the value when you want to value your summer cottage—regardless of whether your cottage is near a lake or the sea. It also offers the opportunity to have your own boat down at the dock.

Choose a realtor with good knowledge of the area

Just like when valuing an apartment, house, or townhouse, the valuation of a summer cottage follows the same principles. Above all, it is important to find a realtor who has good local knowledge and is familiar with the market for summer cottages and vacation homes, as well as which locations are considered the most attractive. At Notar, we have extensive experience with summer cottage areas and sought-after locations, while also possessing great knowledge regarding condition and standards.

We offer free valuations of summer cottages, either digitally or in person. Submit pictures or book a meeting with one of our realtors to conduct a full inspection and analysis. Learn more at value property.

Other tips on things to include for the valuation

• Blueprints
• Renovation documents
• Servitudes
• Mortgage certificates
• Water tests for those with a private well

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