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House renovation cost
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Juggling the costs of a house renovation

Published Jul '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Full house or room by room renovation
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Is it better to do full house renovations or room-by-room?

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Buying your first home
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Buying your first home - is ‘doing up’ worth the saving?

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
First time fixer-upper house
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Fixer-upper houses: top tips for your first time

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Manage extra costs and building delays
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How to manage extra costs & building delays in a cost of living crisis

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Living in a renovation
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How to navigate working and living in a renovation project

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A loft conversion living room set up.
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How to add an extra room to your home without breaking the bank

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
The grey flooring outside the home moves into the rich, warm material of the kitchen.
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The cost of a rear extension in the UK and how to save some pennies

Published Aug '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 8 min read →
A loft conversion
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Loft Conversion Costs UK 2025: A Complete Guide to Budgeting Your Build

Published May '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 8 min read →
The interior of a garage extension being used as an office and living room.
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What is the cost of an extension over a garage?

Published Apr '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A woman sits down to consider the benefits of remortgaging.
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What are the benefits of remortgaging?

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A buy to let flat in London, completed in 2015, with open plan layout.
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Buy-to-let remortgaging explained

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 9 min read →
A homeowner waiting for a mortgage valuation.
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House valuation for a remortgage: what to expect in the UK

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A set of property keys being handed over after a successful remortgage and buying process.
Costs And Financing

Can you remortgage to buy another property?

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 8 min read →
Two partners sit in front of their laptop, trying to understand remortgaging.
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Remortgage advice: what you should know and the questions to ask when mortgaging

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
A couple sits at the kitchen table, looking over remortgaging offers.
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How much does a remortgage cost? The fees you should be aware of

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
A couple are painting a wall as part of their new renovation project, funded by a remortgage.
Costs And Financing

How to remortgage for home improvements and extensions in the UK

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A large garden room with bifold doors and a pine timber exterior and patio area.
Costs And Financing

Garden room extension cost: breakdown and ideas to keep it under control

Published Feb '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A 3D render of a new build property - detached.
Costs And Financing

Buying a new build? Here’s everything you need to know

Published Feb '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A young couple sit at a laptop to consider their remortgaging options.
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Our top home finance tips to consider before summer

Published Feb '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A single storey side extension with glass ceiling.
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Single storey extension costs: what you need to know

Published Jan '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A mother with young child and baby.
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How does maternity leave affect remortgaging?

Published Jan '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A woman sits at her computer thinking about her home.
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When not to remortgage

Published Jan '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A grandmother and granddaughter catch up together.
Costs And Financing

What is a gifted deposit?

Published Jan '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Maisonette exterior
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What is buildings and contents insurance?

Published Dec '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A wraparound extension with crittall windows.
Costs And Financing

What is a green mortgage?

Published Dec '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A man hands a woman over some house keys.
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When is the best time to pay off a Help to Buy loan?

Published Dec '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A man hands a woman over some house keys.
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Buying a house with cash: pros and cons

Published Nov '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Maisonette exterior
Costs And Financing

What is let-to-buy?

Published Nov '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A happy couple at their laptop.
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What is financial protection?

Published Oct '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A stressed out man looking at his laptop.
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Taking care of your money and your mental health

Published Oct '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A log burning fire roaring next to some sliding glazed doors.
Costs And Financing

Easy ways to save money on your household bills

Published Oct '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A builder is working on a loft.
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Top 5 ways to avoid landlord fines

Published Sep '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A young couple moving house with a great mortgage by their side (probably).
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How to save money to buy a house

Published Sep '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A young couple carrying boxes on moving day.
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7 things to know when buying your first home

Published Aug '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A happy couple at their laptop.
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How to become mortgage-free

Published Aug '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A person holding a document folder.
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Is buy-to-let still a good investment in 2022?

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A man sits at a stylish desk which can also act as a breakfast bar during the mornings.
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What is income protection insurance?

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A woman looks at a planning decision through her laptop.
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Do you need life insurance to get a mortgage?

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A couple packing up their home for a move.
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Busting the myth of the big deposit

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A young couple sits together under the outline of a house.
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First-time buyer stamp duty rules

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A woman packs up for a house move.
Costs And Financing

How to get a mortgage on your own

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A black piggy bank with a lot of coins being inserted.
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Getting a mortgage with a low credit score

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A couple packing up their home for a move.
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Different types of mortgages explained

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A Resi surveyor using our commercial grade laser scanner.
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A guide to homebuyer surveys

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A black piggy bank with a lot of coins being inserted.
Costs And Financing

Buying a house with cash

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A young couple sits together under the outline of a house.
Costs And Financing

When is the best time to pay off a Help to Buy loan?

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A wooden home in the palm of someone's hand. Represents homeownership - maybe?
Costs And Financing

Can I remortgage my house to buy another property?

Published Apr '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
Shaking hands with a mortgage broker.
Costs And Financing

Mortgage bankers vs mortgage brokers: why use a mortgage broker?

Published Apr '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A student who can't believe she can get a specialist mortgage.
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Can a student get a mortgage?

Published Apr '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A 3D render of a new build property - detached.
Costs And Financing

Can you build a house in London?

Published Apr '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A man sits at a stylish desk which can also act as a breakfast bar during the mornings.
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What are Help to Buy Equity Loans?

Published Apr '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A extension on a flat terrace with large bifold doors
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What is shared ownership?

Published Apr '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A couple lifting boxes together to move house.
Costs And Financing

Stamp Duty Holiday: what does the extension mean?

Published Mar '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A man hands over some forms and a pen.
Costs And Financing

What is mortgage payment protection insurance?

Published Mar '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A young couple moving house with a great mortgage by their side (probably).
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What is a 95% mortgage?

Published Mar '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A member of Resi Finance on a call with a homeowner, discussing their remortgage.
Costs And Financing

How to remortgage in the UK: a step by step process

Published Feb '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
A stack of colourful files.
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A guide to mortgages and moving house

Published Feb '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Coins spread out across a table
Costs And Financing

A guide to home improvement grants in 2021

Published Feb '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A family moving into their new home
Costs And Financing

Should you invest in a buy-to-let property?

Published Jan '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 11 min read →
A man doing some DIY.
Costs And Financing

5 finance rules to follow when buying a home to renovate

Published Jan '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A key in the door of a new home.
Costs And Financing

Buying, selling and moving house during lockdown

Published Jan '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A new build with plenty of glazing and white walls.
Costs And Financing

How to finance building your own home

Published Oct '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A calculator and money
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How home design can lower the cost of bills

Published Oct '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
An exterior view of an annexe or 'granny flat' that was designed by Team Resi. There are large glazed sliding doors, which show a living room and small dining area.
Costs And Financing

Five ways to save money when building a 'granny flat'

Published Sep '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Wraparound extension with open plan kitchen and exposed brick wall.
Costs And Financing

How much does it cost to build a wraparound extension?

Published Sep '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A horizon of land in the united kingdom with a blue sky.
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A guide to buying land in the UK

Published Jul '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A man sits at his computer, ready to help customers.
Costs And Financing

The difference having a specialist lender can make

Published Jul '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Budget saving tips for your extension, conversion, renovation.
Costs And Financing

What's the best way of financing a house extension?

Published Jun '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Monopoly houses on stacks of pound coins.
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5 reasons why homeowners experience budget disaster

Published May '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A line of London terrace homes.
Costs And Financing

How you can use the equity in your home to fund your project

Published May '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A little stack of coins in a home.
Costs And Financing

A guide to working out the total cost of your project

Published Apr '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Two people seal the deal with a handshake.
Costs And Financing

Introducing our new partnership with the Mortgage Advice Bureau

Published Apr '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A rear extension was undertaken by two neighbours working on the project together.
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Two-storey extensions: costs and planning

Published Feb '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Sand coloured stone tiles in a rear extension.
Costs And Financing

How much does it cost to build an extension / conversion?

Published Feb '20 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
An exterior shot of a conservatory extension.
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How much does it cost to build a conservatory

Published Dec '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Photo by Dominik Scythe on Unsplash
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How much money can DIY save you on your house extension?

Published Jun '19 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
Annexe
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How much does it cost to build a granny flat

Published Jun '19 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
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What type of finance do you need for home improvements?

Published Jun '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
Extension Calculator
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The best time for sorting out your finance when remodelling

Published May '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Bank Notes
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We're calling on the government to cut VAT on home improvements

Published May '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Contractor working on residential extension
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Case Study: I chose the cheapest contractor quotes and paid for it!

Published Apr '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
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The dangers of a cheap architectural quote

Published Mar '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Budget saving tips for your extension, conversion, renovation.
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Cost cutting tips for your rear extension

Published Feb '19 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
Regents Park Road 178 (2 of 41)
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5 unexpected costs of extending your home

Published Feb '19 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
house building
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Money saving tips for building a house

Published Nov '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A garage going to waste with vines growing over the roof.
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How much does a garage conversion cost?

Published Oct '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Architect and plans
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Why are some architects cheaper than others?

Published Sep '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A rear extension outside of London was completed in 2016.
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House extension cost: how to budget for your project

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 11 min read →
Flat extension.
Costs And Financing

How much does it cost to build an annexe?

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A broken plan side return kitchen diner.
Costs And Financing

Maisonette: how to add more value to yours

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Building a loft conversion
Costs And Financing

How much does it cost to convert a loft?

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Residential extensions London
Costs And Financing

How much does it cost to build a rear extension?

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A construction team working on a new build project.
Costs And Financing

How much does it cost to build a house?

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
An exterior shot of a conservatory extension.
Costs And Financing

Do conservatories add value to your house?

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A renovated bathroom with bright white tiles.
Costs And Financing

How much does an extra bathroom add to the value of a house?

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
The roof of a conservatory/orangery with white metal framing and glazing.
Costs And Financing

How much does an orangery cost to build?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A loft conversion made into a living space, complete with exposed brick and a skylight.
Costs And Financing

Do loft conversions add value to your house?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Birds eye view of men at work on a construction site.
Costs And Financing

What percentage of construction cost do architects charge?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A large contemporary kitchen island.
Costs And Financing

How much does a kitchen extension cost?

Published Apr '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 9 min read →

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