Fixer-uppers are flying off the market — but are they really cheaper?

How much does it really cost to do up a home? (Picture: Getty Images)The upward trajectory of house prices in the UK is nudging many buyers towards renovation projects as a way of getting on the property ladder.According to the UK House Price Index, the average property price in August 2025 was £272,995 — up from £220,163 just five years earlier.For many, purchasing a fixer-upper presents a more affordable option, and demand in the renovation route has soared.Recent analysis f