Fewer buyers looking to renovate

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/

Homebuyers shun renovation projects as 77% seek homes requiring little or no work