You can still make a profit, but you have to be very strategic about the property you buy and how much you spend on the renovation, and accurately forecast the price you're likely to get.
"I decided what I really wanted my life to look like in five years. I wanted to own a house and a car and to have won awards for my craftwork," says Joanna Jones.
Our love of renovation is still going strong, with many turning to it to create additional wealth. This formula will help you return the greatest profit.
Cherie Barber is a regular on TV and radio, known for renovating and flipping property. She fell into it after making a beginner's mistake when she bought her first property at 21.
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