Fewer buyers looking to renovate
Research from Yopa indicates that the majority of buyers are looking for homes that require little to no work.
Research from Yopa indicates that the majority of buyers are looking for homes that require little to no work.
According to the survey, 54% of people who bought a home in the last year were only prepared to make minor cosmetic changes to their new home. Meanwhile, 23% were looking for a fully modernised ‘turnkey’ property that was ready to live in. Only 3% were actively seeking a full renovation project and a further 3% were willing to buy a home that needed structural changes.
When asked why they did not want to renovate, 21% said they would rather avoid the disruption and 17% wanted to move in quickly. Of the people who were up for a project, 21% said it was so they could benefit from a lower purchase price, while 19% wanted the opportunity to create their own style.
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Sources: https://theintermediary.co.uk/2026/06/77-of-homebuyers-seek-properties-requiring-no-work-finds-yopa/
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