renovation

Cottages

Cottagecore dreams on a budget: Zoopla reveals where to find your idyllic and affordable country retreat

New analysis1 from Zoopla, one of the UK's leading property websites, reveals the most affordable places to buy a cottage in Great Britain, with North Lanarkshire in Scotland topping the list when it comes to affordability. Here, a cottage is likely to set back would-be cottagecore enthusiasts an average of just £83,500. This is closely followed by Sunderland in the North East where those...

The projects that add the most value to your home when selling - and the ones that don’t

The projects that add the most value to your home when selling - and the ones that don’t

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed which household renovations will add the most value to your home once you’ve accounted for the cost of the job itself.

The housing market looks set to keep sizzling this summer, as the latest Nationwide house...

Home renovation

Demand for Tradespeople jumps by 63% as renovation mania grips the Nation

As the pandemic continues to confine people to their homes, interior fatigue has set in and renovations have surged. Research from insurance comparison website Quotezone.co.uk shows jobs in the trade industry have increased throughout the pandemic by 63%, with the top three revealed as Joiner / Carpenter, Builder and Cleaner.

The data from Quotezone.co.uk compiled the top ten list of...

Home improvements

Renovation Nation: UK homeowners spend £55bn on renovations during lockdown

With most of the nation stuck indoors due to lockdown restrictions, homeowners across the UK are investing in lockdown makeovers, new research reveals.

The 2020 Renovation Nation Report , by mortgage comparison site money.co.uk , has found that UK’s homeowners have invested an average of £4,035.70 each on home renovations, since the lockdown began in March. And it seems that Brits...