Practical advice for buyers, estate agents and property investors — covering renovation costs, what to look for when viewing, buying at auction, and more.
Most buyers only discover the true cost of renovation after they've exchanged. Here's what you need to know before you commit.
Period properties are full of character — and full of surprises. A realistic breakdown of what renovation actually costs, room by room.
The gap between what buyers expect and what renovation actually costs is where projects go wrong. What you need to know first.
A builder's checklist for property viewings. The things most buyers miss — and what they actually mean for your budget.
Auction purchases move fast. You exchange on the fall of the hammer. Here's how to protect yourself before you bid.
Electrical rewiring is one of the most underestimated costs in renovation — especially the making good work that's always left out of quotes.
Damp is one of the most misunderstood issues in older properties. The cost depends entirely on the cause — here's what to expect.
A survey tells you what's wrong. A renovation cost assessment tells you what it costs to fix. Why buyers need to understand the difference.
Getting your renovation budget right before you offer protects you from overpaying and prevents nasty surprises after exchange.
Fall-throughs on renovation properties are disproportionately high. Here's why — and what changes it.
Listed buildings cost significantly more to renovate than standard period properties. What buyers need to know about planning restrictions and realistic costs.
A renovation cost assessment gives you specific, credible numbers to negotiate with. How to use cost data to make a fair offer or renegotiate after survey.
We walk the property before you offer, bid or commit — producing a clear room-by-room cost breakdown within 48 hours.
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