I Underestimated This Renovation… £44,798 Later

When we bought this house, we thought the renovation would cost around £11,000. We’re now £44,798 in… and it still looks like this. So in this video, we break down exactly where that money has gone — and more importantly, why you often don’t see the results straight away in a renovation project. Because the reality is, most of the budget disappears into things you’ll never notice… until they go wrong. If you’re thinking about buying a renovation property, or you’re already knee-deep in one, this is the part no one really talks about. _____ What we cover in this video: Where £44,798 actually went in our renovation The hidden costs that caught us off guard Why “simple jobs” rarely stay simple The reality of electrics, heating, and structural work How small purchases quietly add up into thousands Why renovation budgets almost always spiral _____ Our Renovation Series We’re documenting this house renovation room-by-room — including all the mistakes, decisions, and unexpected problems along the way. 👉 Watch the full 12-month transformation here:    • From London Desk Job to DIY Cottage Renova...   👉 Watch Next (If you are thinking of buying a renovation property of your own) If you enjoyed this, the next video you’ll want to watch is where we go back to the original listing and uncover the red flags we completely missed before buying the house: 👉 7 Red Flags We Missed When Buying This Renovation    • What We Missed When We Bought This House   _____ If you've gotten anything from this video - subscribe, leave a comment and welcome to the Hen-House! _____ 📧 - Contact me at - [email protected]