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35 home improvements that are a waste of money

Home renovations that might not pay dividends
Investing in expensive flooring
Fitting wall-to-wall carpet
Installing underfloor heating in the wrong places
Going overboard on built-in furniture
Creating a master bedroom suite
Converting a bedroom into a dressing room
Sacrificing bedroom space for an ensuite
Being unwise with redecorating
Going over the top with murals
Covering up period features
Overspending on a luxury kitchen
Choosing designer bathroom tiles
Building an entertainment room
Knocking down valuable walls
Changing the garage into a gym
Investing in too much tech
Replacing all your windows
Adding a sun room or conservatory
Replacing the roof
Investing in solar panels
Extending without permission
Growing a high-maintenance garden
Ripping up the lawn
Ditching real grass for a fake lawn
Overdoing the decking
Compromising garden space
Going all-out on an outdoor kitchen
Splashing out on a swimming pool
Installing a tennis court
Not catering for your target market
Blowing the budget on things you can’t take with you
Installing invisible upgrades
Doing up just one or two rooms
Following trends too closely
Adding bespoke extras
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Home renovations that might not pay dividends

Creating your dream home isn't always cheap. When it comes to renovations, it's important to ensure you’re spending money in the right places, especially if you're hoping to add value to your home and secure a decent return on your investment when you decide to sell.

Click or scroll to discover the most common home improvements that could end up costing you more than you’ll make back.

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Rebecca Davies

12 June 2024

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