Almost half of those beginning or in the midst of a self-build, renovation or conversion project said the opportunity to tailor a house directly to their requirements was their number-one reason for taking on their project, according to the Homebuilding & Renovating Reader Survey 2020.
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Results also revealed that 43% are working to improve their existing home, rather than moving to a new one - a number which could be set to grow. Research by Skipton Building Society found a further third of UK homeowners said they saw potential in their existing home and would like to renovate or extend as a result of the lockdown measures earlier this year.