Eight home features knocking between 5k and 56k off the property value – what to do instead [Video]

EIGHT common features around the home could actually be knocking money off its value.

Halifax said house prices rose for a fifth consecutive month in February by 0.4% and 1.7% year-on-year.

The uptick might have you thinking of selling on your property and cashing in.

But you should be wary of a number of features that could actually make your home worth less, according to estate agent Yopa.

Ponds, artificial grass and unused or old swimming pools can knock up to 19.6% off the value of your home it turns out.

An unused or old swimming pool could slash your home’s worth by £55,799, based on the average UK property price of £284,691.

Got brown, unpainted Pebbledash on your external walls? That could be reducing the value by £28,469.

Meanwhile, poor parking options, or none at all, can slash your potential asking …