Renovate your home wisely - how to turn your old home into a modern, value-for-money property

Renovating a house is exciting, but also a complex challenge in many ways. Whether you're renovating an old family home or turning a newly purchased property into a home, the goal is the same: to create a comfortable, energy-efficient and timeless living space.

But where should you start? What are the most important considerations when renovating a house? And how can you avoid unnecessary costs, stress or wasted time?

Why is it worth renovating?

Many people buy older houses, as they are often well located, have a stable structure and can be better value for money than new build properties. However, they often need modernisation: heating systems, windows and doors, roofs, insulation, or even interior redesign.

A purpose of renovation not just improving aesthetics. A well-executed house renovation:

increases the value of the property,
reduces energy consumption,
and provide a more comfortable, modern living environment.

Where to start?

The first step to expert health check. It is also worth getting the opinion of a structural engineer, a building engineer and an electrician before starting work. This will help you to avoid spending a large part of your budget on the spectacular but less urgent things first.

The main renovation stages in general are:

Structural works - e.g. roof repairs, strengthening foundations, waterproofing walls.
Mechanical engineering and electricity - new heating system, boiler replacement, wiring replacement.
Windows and insulation - modern windows, external façade insulation.

Interior design - tiling, painting, furnishing, smart home solutions.

What to look out for during implementation?

House renovation often brings surprises along the way. That's why it's best to be flexible with your schedule and budget - but most importantly reliable, experienced professionals work.

Some practical advice:

Please contact a written quotation and employment contract from the contractor.
Document every stage - with photos, invoices.
Do not allow the use of cheap but poor quality materials.

When renovating, think long-term: choose solutions that are energy efficient, are timeless and create added value.

House renovation as an investment

Even if you are not planning to use the property for your own use, but to rent it out or sell it, it is still worth considering a well thought-out renovation. An aesthetically renovated, modernised house will sell faster and can be rented or sold at a higher price - especially if it is energy efficient, in good condition and meets today's standards.

A HomeHouse team, we often meet owners who, after renovating their property, don't want to part with it - it's finally the way they always wanted it to be.

Summary

House renovation is not just a matter of aesthetics - added value, convenience and awareness is also. The key lies in planning, setting priorities and choosing the right people. Done right, the end result is not only a spectacular investment, but also a long-term return on investment - whether for your own use or for market exploitation.

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