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Renovating
It's a common occurrence - you've found the property of your dreams but it's falling apart and renovation seems like the answer. But will the renovation be worth your while?
This article by Homebuilding & Renovating Editor in Chief Michael Holmes offers essential advice to help you decide whether your renovation project is an investment or a money pit. Includes an all-important check list of what to look for before you buy.
Renovating an old property can be a great way to get your dream home and climb the housing ladder, but it can also be a minefield for the unwary.
Underestimating costs, buying property without a survey and ignoring rules and regulations are just some of the common errors people make during renovations, but they can all be easily avoided. In this article H&R Editor in Chief Michael Holmes highlights all the prevalent mistakes renovators make; helping you to avoid them.
Should you move or improve? This is the question that around two million households face every year when they decide they need more living space.
Moving home is, in theory, the easier option of the two; however, it can be difficult to find a suitable home in the right area, at an affordable price. By the time the cost of moving and stamp duty has been taken into account, it can turn out to be far more cost-effective to improve rather than move. That's why Homebuilding & Renovating magazine's sister publication, Move or Improve? has compiled this comprehensive guide to help you decide.