Spending £130,000 on an property investment project in England | Matt & Summer

[@couturegalx3]

I love how transparent you guys are with everything including prices! This channel is a gem thanks guys xx

[@00pooleyl]

Agree with the other comment… £15 ph for a tiler. Is he qualified 🥴

[@allanwoellner]

When I was in the UK studying English I became addicted to Homes Under The Hammer, now I am loving to watch your videos and also enjoying to see the super fancy properties in the UK and Marbella as well. Good job guys!

[@jeremieweiss5944]

hey guys, a tip for your kitchen! I would go for a brighter color. It does make the room bigger. Dark colors tend to overtake the place. Try to have maybe more open space shelves in wood. And also having the combo fridge included inside has a better look. Many options indeed! Good luck!

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

hope you guys enjoy this vlog, next vlog will have lots of changes to the house! In summary for costs - the roof & gutters - £750 damp work cost - £1100 re-plastering (after the dampwork) - £975 Other bits (handyman & capping gas & water & boiler service) - £180 once we’ve added the kitchen we’ll share costs of that too :) please remember to hit like & subscribe, thankyou! ✌🏼😄

[@J1106K]

Hi guys, great vlog! I’m a kitchen designer, so just a quick note about the kitchen plan - I think atm fridge freezer on your plan is 50/50, if you choose 70/30 split fridge freezer it will line up with the rest of base units. I know it’s just a detail but it will look nicer:) love your channel!

[@scottgregory885]

You guys are relaxed and also getting more detailed in your videos. One of my go to KZbin pages

[@realvibestruevibration647]

I’m soooo proud of Matt and Summer words cannot explain 😊

[@bob1232010]

Can’t wait to see the final product! Was really nice meeting you both outside Harrods today, keep up the amazing work 🙌🏻

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Yes!! Was great to meet you too, thanks for saying hello and all the best with your future investments 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@user-bg4ny6zu6u]

The damp could be the gutter has been leaking into the house for years I had same problem fix the gutters first

[@robertharris7623]

Great update. My only concern would be the white worktops. Look forward to seeing more.

[@musawenkosimakhoba9028]

Black on the external window frame would have been really really nice guys. Please paint those windows black, make the gutters black as well. Musa from Durban South Africa

[@choojaineale7741]

Can’t wait until this property is ready!

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

us too!!

[@hidden1865]

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow what is your strategy as far as property sourcing is concerned ? ie do you have a target location/property type/tenant ? I adore your videos and wish you all the best.

[@katiec3686]

Would you do a video about the process you went through from savings, how you saved, how long it took etc, to planning when to buy and all the bits before you bought? Thank you ☺️ would love to go into this and know all of the Reno things, it’s just where to start and how to save that much ☺️

[@mileshowe7194]

For the kitchen: a nice minimalistic/modern kitchen or a classic shaker style. If you were to go with the modern style kitchen you could potentially go with a laminate worktop as they are cheap and cheerful and very durable in the long term.

[@Noell05]

utility and toiled instead ground floor bathroom and space for dishwasher in the kitchen

[@PrincessJaetara]

Hey guys! For a budget kitchen I would recommend IKEA. There are many modern options and you can easily swap the doors if they get damaged although they have some very durable options. Just an idea, you could mix colours, go dark for the base while light for the upper cabinets to make the space feel larger. I would also add a narrow breakfast bar below the window for extra prep space. Looking forward to seeing the final result! 😉

[@kjones780]

Check with a plumber about moving the sink, that will be the main feed from the road to the kitchen sink, drinking water, (regs) doubt you can use the water from the toilet to feed the sink. Can't wait to see the updates and afford my own BTL 🏠

[@mrmountain7590]

Good job guys ! Look forward to the next update I like the fact you document your own property journeys aswel as touring them. Gives me ideas as soon I too will be a first time buyer so thanks :)

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thankyou & oh awesome, that will be super exciting for you 🍾🏡!

[@mr.j3189]

Very enjoyable and interesting vlog! House looks a million times better now you’ve got all the crap out! Looking forward to seeing the new kitchen and bathroom. Also interested in seeing what you’re doing with the creepy cellar. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thankyou! Yes we are excited for the kitchen and bathroom too 😍

[@benjaminfowler84]

You guys, give the best house tours! Love how you don't force the comedy, and like your excitement at new houses, that have an unusual twist! Thanks for uploading your videos 🍒🏘

[@virgopink6991]

What are you doing with the basement? And have you got an attic that you could refurbish maybe you could put a ensuite in? What you doing With the garden? It be nice if you could fill more videos like this!

[@jimmypage1]

£15 per hour for a tiler? seems way to cheap to me

[@jasonpatterson365]

👋 can you do a section on the full costs of this refurbishment when it's done. Or you can maybe do an estimated cost breakdown in the next update video and then an actual breakdown when it is all finished please. 🙃

[@saskatoongirl3163]

I liked the darker one because it pops with all the shades of white around them.

[@marjorie7589]

Love love loooove this vlog! Looking forward to seeing the next one with all of the updates 😊❤️

[@Ansariking_KW723]

Loved this vlog. Can't wait for the next one to see how the house.

[@KB-sz1ij]

The kitchen is very small, wouldn't it be better to go for a brighter color? They make the room look more spacious and airy. Or you may try making the cabinets that are on the floor dark, and those that go on the wall light.

[@kirstenroberts1242]

Loved this vlog 😍 it’s like an hgtv property show without the tv gimmicks. I really appreciate how real it is. Cannot wait for the next one 👍🏽

[@beezig]

Love the Vlog, brings back so many great memories of our first house, Love the 2nd design of the kitchen, as for the alcoves leave the cupboard and get thick chunky shelves in the front room, practical and durable.

[@larrya3293]

You should definitely get the second house. It seems like that one is mostly cosmetic.

[@SallyAlexandriaAlexParakeets]

Fantastic video. Enjoy a lovely summer, Matt & Summer.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thanks alexandria!

[@SallyAlexandriaAlexParakeets]

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow Cute British couple. Fantastic filming. We watch all your videos, definitely inspiring us to visit England.

[@stephenlane9168]

Like the progress videos @Matt & Summer and happy birthday Matt. Cool present from Summer 👌👏

[@foreverme8741]

Either side of your chimney I think you should go for shelving as family’s like to show their Personal pictures but also for just anyone as people like to show art and things like that Love theses videos

[@aaronl9379]

Kitchen looking good, really looking forward to seeing it when it is done. Great video mate keep it up always love the content :).

[@elijah-ertas9987]

More of these LONG Vlog's !!!!!!❤

[@anthonymooney87]

By far the most attractive property developers I’ve ever seen. Great progress on the new house! Great vid obv’s ❤️

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Aw haha thankyou!! ☺️

[@user-bg4ny6zu6u]

You can put in dry rods for the damp yourself cheap and easy to do the damp will still take along time to dry out even if the professional come in maybe 6months plus

[@TroyMatt523]

Hey guys, loving the series. Keep up the great work 🇦🇺

[@suecoo66]

In a small kitchen I'd put in a light coloured kitchen. Howdens do a nice white mirror chip worktop too

[@user-bg4ny6zu6u]

U can use damp rods for rising damp is very easy to do and cheap

[@lisar2809]

I have that Howden's kitchen in the dark blue. Whilst I love the look, I regret it! The cupboards mark so easily with finger prints- as a busy mum, it is so frustrating having to constantly wipe them off. And as soon as its done, they get marked again. Also, if you catch the units with baking trays or whilst putting dishes away, it scuffs the paint to reveal a lighter colour. Not great. Personally, I'd go for a slab unit with a discreet handle. Our kitchen is small- wish I had gone with a lighter colour. Would defo recommend integrated appliances where possible. Also, run any quotes you get through with DIY kitchens. They usually come up cheaper and then you can get the price down with original vendor. Hope that makes sense.

[@pepperless7218]

I am really really looking forward to watch your project evolve

[@BBThemes]

So i prefer the second kitchen layout for sure although the sink looked very close to the wall, think for the first design to work you`d need white carcasses for the wall units then darker doors, otherwise bit too dark. Also i dont know if as landlords you supply the washing machine? in the first designs that white washing machine stood out a lot, i have a dark grey one which matches my units, just brings it together a bit more i think. That said you both have great style so sure will be awesome!

[@barbarahope1934]

I actually liked the cheaper sink more than the upgrade.

[@reneerobinson5273]

Keep the videos coming some really good information come through

[@dougchinn2820]

Labor and materials seem a lot cheaper in the UK, than in the US. Really feel like being gouged on price here. Sink, hob, cabinets all on one side of the kitchen will look great. Grey and white...stunning.

[@virgopink6991]

And are you going to move the boiler on the right hand side wall where the new kitchen will be?

[@garyfrancis8157]

While your in the process of renovating the property do you get building insurance on the empty property. Always seems to me too expensive or does not cover the most important potential incidents.

[@tifahmerchant]

I love these videos. Giving me ideas for the future :) Thank you 🙏

[@susanmoore6485]

Love the 2nd kitchen.

[@platinumking9602]

Summer I would put floating shelves in them alcoves with rgb strip lighting to create a atmospheric mood and it's very in expensive to do but looks altra modern and kool

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Great idea🤩

[@platinumking9602]

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow and I would deffo remove the white cabinet in the dinning rooms looks old and out of date living ur work can't wait for the next video. Do I ever do tours in Devon plymouth etc love ur vids guys xx

[@sazmarie1281]

Why did you remove your videos about ‘the knoll’? Love your vids!

[@kirstyrawstron3947]

Love your videos! Me and my partner are hoping to become 1st time buyers soon and would love to buy a "doer upper"! as we feel its a cheaper option for us. We would love to make a place our own (even getting stuck in on some of the work ourselves) to get a good resale value after the work in the future, but we are just worried we wont have enough money for the renovations on top of the mortgage. We aren't sure on what a good price to pay for a house that needs renovations and not paying over the odds for the house would be. A video on costings for buying a investment property that needs renovations in line with the mortgage prices and how you finance it would be brill! I am sure your house will turn out great!! :)

[@john3Lee]

Perfect timing for me, as I'm about to upgrade my kitchen - Thanks

[@nbatman1]

Hey.! Love your videos..! Just curious what will be the rent price for this property.!?

[@Rachael-om3qj]

Excited to see the finished result! I had a question in terms of financing the work that needs to be done in the property, are the costs covered by some of the mortgage of the property or through your own finances, loans etc? I would find it really informative if you could explain how you fund these renovations in your investment properties! Thank you :)

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Hey! we pay for all the costs ourselves but there are ways to use finance to do this for example bringing finance or you can get mortgages for home improvements too. Maybe we can touch on this more in a future video

[@Rachael-om3qj]

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow Thank you for replying!

[@suecoo66]

Happy birthday Matt hope you are enjoying your new wheels!

[@ExtremeShez]

How much was the EICR report and how long was the electrician at the property?

[@DanFrederiksen]

I like the second kitchen a lot better. The first sink gave me hives. I was clawing at the screen, the ward psychiatrist had to give me a sedative :) I quite agree with the linear kitchen because of room size and door placements. However, if at all possible put the sink more centrally. You could cancel the small toilet and put the washing machine in there. Your own kitchen doesn't have a washing machine so taking that out would lift it significantly. It's a small residence, single loo can be a good compromise. Even though it's modest square footage, don't underestimate how luxurious it could be. If not load bearing the kitchen and loo could be joined to one room and have window to the garden. Where the windows are now, consider doing full height windows. It completely changes the experiences, great light and invites connection to the garden. Same in the living room, full height window, single pane, thin frame, wide as possible. Really changes the light and the experience. Remove the kitchen door, just as open connection as possible. And I would most certainly remove both fireplaces, those are legacy aspects that intrude in critically small rooms. Getting them neat and square will make a big difference. Combined with full height windows, it would be night and day. Thin frame is important. From victorian asylum to luxury living. I think I would make the central room the living room and the front room the dining room. Don't keep the toilet. In general, if you can afford it, I'd say spend cost effectively but spend. Kill off anything that keeps it from looking like flawless luxury. Any tie back to old and depressive should go with extreme prejudice. If you are thinking you want to keep cost to an absolute minimum, you cheat your investment. I think. The residence can relatively easily be made to look brand new aside from layout. What would you personally pay to live in... perfect floors, perfectly smooth walls, new sharp floor boards, new doors (or no door). Nothing can look old except maybe basement. But I'd say, even that. Smooth walls, smooth floor is not necessarily difficult. Quality laminate floor doesn't cost much. Bit of concrete pour. Full height window will cost a bit but worth it.

[@DanFrederiksen]

I'm not an expert on wall dampness but that's something I'd make sure is completely fixed. Done right.

[@DanFrederiksen]

I'd remove the two hall way doors as well. Saves you money and is better. Beautiful new door for the basement. 4-5 vertical grooves. Looks like a million :) It can become so great. Once you've done one, you can do a ton.

[@perisndirangu1018]

Yes........I love the updates..thanks guys

[@smugminininja7586]

Hi! I love your videos but do you think you could do some Taylor whimpey home around 4 bedrooms in the Manchester area. I would LOVE this! Keep up the good work

[@popazz1]

Really impressed with how your buy-2-rent is coming along. Whoever gets to move in is going to be well pleased, and if your renters f*ck up then you can send us all round to sort 'em out, lol. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@mrminiature11]

really love these videos it's a nice change from the house tours and I find it inspiring. Also nice jacket Matt 👌

[@sazmarie1281]

What type of flooring are you guys going with?

[@mrminiature11]

A question I thought of, who manages your properties when you have tenants in. Do you manage it yourself or have agents? If you have agents do they manage all of it or isit just rent collection and you do the rest?

[@markgaming5981]

Looked for the first video but failed to get, please link it if you can. Thanks

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Hey! Heres the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYqqe2OemtODnNE :)

[@Paulhilvert]

Loved this vlog guys, very interesting to see how you property developing is going, I love white handleless cabinets, I hope to see more of these vlogs, thanks for the advice 👍👍,

[@levinaandfood]

Where is Summer’s cream jumper from? It’s beauttt 😍

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

The one at the start? Its from sisters & seekers🥰

[@joselliott6]

They’ve obviously been doing this for a while but don’t pay workers by the hour especially if they are contracted

[@rohanheer4786]

This looks sick, I can imagine it as some future student house

[@korhonenemilia1816]

Out of curiosity, how many properties have you refurbished so far? You referred to some handymen as people you trust etc... How long did it take to get the necessary experience to know what to do around the house?

[@danky1231]

Can you tour houses at St. George’s hill?

[@Wanielias]

Biggest fan from east Africa love you guys

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thanks Elias!

[@khalidbuilders555]

Nice

[@HarvinderSingh-fj8jg]

How long do you estimate for this work to be completed? Keep up the good work.

[@MrGoblinrexy]

As a suggestion, why dont you change the current kitchen to the dining room and the current dining room to the kitchen? Would mean the kitchen is much bigger and as well, I would feel like that would flow better going from Living room to kitchen to dining room. But then again, the only interior design experience i have is from Sims.

[@Scwibbles]

Love following this with you both!! What was the sort of budget for your kitchen? I’m moving house (hopefully soon) and the kitchen will need to be completely re done. My taste is like Summers where I like the high end stuff 😅 but my bank account doesn’t allow for that yet haha! Alsooo, can you give a rough estimate on lick total paint cost and how you found working with the paint?

[@TheCrackbinge]

Every time I see these renovation videos I get depressed I had to fork out 20k plus to renovation my 3 bed. Where do you find tradesmen so cheap?

[@shray6416]

can you tour a property in or around harrow around the 1 mil price

[@DRIVECLUBistimelessPS4]

New fan here ! This is dope, great stuff, Keep on rocking guys

[@ceciliavilleda1090]

Since you have of place at the backyard can you build some extra space to give more room to the kitchen? Or is it too expensive? A huge narrow garden space doesn't make sense at all. I'd rather have a nice small garden with more comfortable and spacious house.

[@ceciliavilleda1090]

I made a drawing haha but I can't add images to the comments. What I mean is that if you you pull down the wall between the kitchen and the corridor leading to the garden you can have an extra space for a nook or kitchen island and by doing so you can also have an open space within the dinning room. I recall a house you showed us where there was a studio with glass doors and maybe glass roof (I don't remember well) but it maybe cheaper to have a glass structure rather than building walls. I don't it's just an idea. An architect would have to check that.

[@marylose1298]

Where do you start to look for decent tradesmen in your area that don’t rip you off?...any info/help and tips on this would be much appreciated TY x

[@AaaBbb-fb9hi]

Use lime mortar, not cement. Repair the iron guttering, don't use plastic.

[@DRIVECLUBistimelessPS4]

Why? (for both statements)

[@AaaBbb-fb9hi]

@DRIVECLUB-is-timeless Lime mortar is porous and soft and won't blow the bricks due to its hardness. Plastic guttering is naff and not an appropriate choice for a building of this age. Cast iron guttering would've been there originally.

[@middlesbrough123]

You can get a cheap Loo for £60 Plus cost of new seat , if the guts of the loo fail Given age itl cost you more in the end .

[@arahnsathananthan9683]

Great video again guys. You've really got me thinking about investing in a property. Which area is this property based in roughly ?

[@craigbrown9574]

Nothing budget about Howdens 😂

[@suecoo66]

Yeah if I was getting a budget kitchen I'd get one off the shelf in Wickes

[@mw8653]

I did get one off the shelf at Wicks in a sale did the entire kitchen including induction hob and oven with extractor for £800 good enough to sell the house fitted it myself obviously so no labour charges to add on.

[@fearkestis3593]

Is it possible to tour other large penthouses🥰😁

[@manavpancholi6303]

Are you guys doing a buy, refurbish, refinance, rent on this property?

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Yes! 🏘

[@manavpancholi6303]

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow Great choice! 🥳

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

A beautiful home

[@adamjwhite50]

You can save money with the damp by knocking the plaster off yourself ,it saved me £700

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

You should get the property Brothers the Canadian brotherly love duo to do your home they have a show on HGTV in Canada called Property Brothers

[@suecoo66]

Matt & Summer do you have any issues getting quotes? I've found it's hard to find decent tradesmen as they say they are busy or won't travel to us and we don't live in the back of beyond!

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

We’ve found that if it’s not someone we already know we have to book way in advance! The property market is really busy at the moment which makes tradesmen busier too

[@DigitalJunior2003]

Best advice I can give is split the ownership so you pay least amount of tax. With ours wife owns 99% and I own 1%

[@DigitalJunior2003]

@@ilyamescheyakov5258 I can’t contact you on WhatsApp using those details ?

[@bhaveshsangani5725]

let’s go!!!

[@rebeccawhite2402]

That kitchen boiler looks very close to where you enter the room. Somebody could hit their head, but I maybe wrong as camera angles are a bit deceptive.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Yes its not a great place for the boiler, but you dont hit your head. We will probably change position when the boiler needs updating! 😄

[@sarfrazali2947]

Yes! Cant wait to see more progress. Thank you for keeping us updated. In before the fake crypto/finance advice. 🤣🤣🤣

[@sarfrazali2947]

@@ilyamescheyakov5258 Right on time

[@kehindeakindolani4192]

Nice place👌😁

[@ashutosh5447]

Do kitchen designer charged you for that CAD render? If so how much? When all these people (handyman, dampwork men etc) come to your site do they charge per consultation before giving you quote?

[@pepperless7218]

The coffee bit looks like chitty chitty bang bang scene

[@rakanalbaz]

Early gang!🙌

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

hey😀 👋🏽

[@JamesJohnAgar]

You say you don't want to go high end so why don't you just go to Homebase or B and Q a lot cheaper than a specialist kitchen company.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Yes we’re looking there too thankyou 👍🏼

[@JamesJohnAgar]

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow how many properties are you renovating at a time?