27
May
Reasons for home improvement studied
The reasons why people undertake home improvement projects have
been analysed in a new survey.
Improving the overall look and design of a property is the main
reason for doing the work, according to the latest Halifax Home
Improvement Survey.
A total of 44 per cent of homeowners develop their properties for
this reason, while six per cent fewer people cite modernising and
updating as the motivation behind their renovation.
Halifax's research comes after HSBC revealed that loft conversions
and room extensions are the projects that will add the most value
to a property for people looking to sell, but the more recent study
indicated that redecorating is the UK's most popular in-home
job.
Apparently 64 per cent of home improvers choose to restyle their
properties by painting or putting up wallpaper. Changes to the
garden were reportedly the second most popular home improvement
job.
