We renovated a £180,000 English terraced house | full before and after tour

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Hope you enjoy the final reveal of our latest investment property! More projects on the way soon & we hope you learnt something new from this video 🙌🏼 🏘 thanks for watching ☺️☺️

[@unknown_legend]

Feel like i know the layout of this house… Derbyshire based location?

[@AB-bd6ns]

Thank you for contributing to the housing problem in the UK 💕

[@thehungrygoldfish]

@@AB-bd6ns No problem Karen, lol. God.

[@purepositiveenergy9957]

This is so refreshing and delicious giving me ideas for my own property. Thank you 😀

[@theresamay9481]

Great work. The downstairs living rooms grey floors do not go with the rooms though, don't like the look. A warmer wood color would've matched. Kitchen looks fantastic.

[@HelenRamsay-z3t]

Love the renovation, was there any particular reason why you covered up the lovely floor boards and tiling in the the two downstairs reception rooms?

[@ohnoclub]

I can't believe you covered the beautiful floorboards and tiles with that bland manufactured wood! Stripped all the character and original charm.

[@Rayray-yl1ed]

The original flooring and tiles were so nice. Kind of heart broken they were covered up. ❤

[@oxygenkiosk]

That was what I was thinking too, nice clean job but missed opportunity to value those as assets to the property.

[@prichards8229]

Same thoughts !!! but I guess for rental, it is better with laminated, but personally I don't like it.

[@mekdi.k2760]

I'm impressed by how the kitchen turned out. It looks way better and specious than before. Also love all of the renovation.

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

It will be destroyed in a year at such a cheap one.

[@zainraza7883]

Really like the video both! One thing that would be great is to also add the financials with the mortgage and the solicitors. It would be good to know how much deposit you put down, what mortgage you got and how much it would be. I’m sure others would want to know too!

[@sandrawestley4193]

That wouldn’t really help anyone at the moment, as over the last year mortgage rates, have jumped considerably from 1 year ago, over here also you can choose a fixed rate over 2 yrs,5 yrs 10yrs, which changes the price, which can sometimes be difficult to transfer to other properties if your circumstances change and you want to move, and also depends on your deposit and income.

[@tanjavantonder4312]

Would still be interesting to know!

[@laurapearson3370]

The original wood floor was gorgeous but laminate isn't

[@dougchinn2820]

Well done! Don't usually like carpets in rentals, because they get dirty easily, and have to be cleaned after the tenant moves out, but being that they're on the second floor, I can see the need to keep the noise level down. Very reasonable costs, especially on the hob and oven.

[@popazz1]

Great job, guys. You've certainly transformed this property into a more than adequate residence. It's no real surprise that you've secured a tenant immediately, I'm sure he/she will be very happy here. Well done, you can be very proud of your achievements.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thankyou!🙏🏼

[@richard3259]

I think it's so admirable of you to share the budget info. It's so helpful to understand that detail, especially as someone who is interested in following a similar path. Most people hide these kinds of details and makes it feel like the barrier to entry is much higher than it maybe is in reality. Keep up the good work!

[@impamiizgraa]

So helpful to hear costs. Most people don't share this and for someone new to this, it is impossible to know what to expect in terms of costs!

[@imperialclaims]

Hey Matt and Summer CONGRATULATIONS 👏. It's a lovely job and you guys should be so proud of your first project. Fyi and not to detract from your lovely project in any way, when I do such a refurb on a property that we own, I always prefer to do a full gas ch system and plumbing refurb as well as a full rewire and I prefer to do that for total peace of mind based upon the fact we don't sell but are looking to keep our properties for the longterm. The way you've gone about your project is extremely sensible and shows you've got a lot of learning already. Onwards and upwards. Well done to you both!!! 👏

[@bmcdermott]

Thank you for including breakdowns of the finances - often people don't, but it's useful to get an insight as a viewer considering doing a similar project. Great work!

[@chriscopeland6246]

Hi Matt & Summer, very well done👏🏾 hope your'e both well! So nice/interesting to see what is achievable at the lower/my budget end! Thank you for inviting us on your journey, all the best with the new tenants and future projects ❤️❤️

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@realvibestruevibration647]

The refurbishment is is lovely, the before and after is like night and day, I ❤️ it! Well done guys!

[@GuyCassidy]

You two may be the nicest people on KZbin! I hope you see many returns on all your investments, and can’t wait for more videos!

[@Luke-ml5cg]

Great work, and thanks for transparency regarding costs - useful to help plan / budget for work on my own house.

[@cocox8897]

Thank you for being transparent! It’s super super helpful

[@donaldpicard7752]

Very nice one small thing though, Jusy my style I would have kept original wood floor in 1st reception room, sanding it and refinishing it would have given a lot of character.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Hi Donald, thanks for your thoughts, we did think of doing that but the boards were in really bad condition in living room and bedroom so we decided to do the new flooring :)

[@mohammedabdul641]

Another banger i am enjoying the investment videos lately Matt and Summer! Looking forward for more

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thankyou Mohammed 🙏🏼

[@kristenchancey5628]

I think the place looks great overall, and you've done a lot with your money! The only thing I would have done differently is that I would have painted the doors a neutral light gray. It would fit better with the floors, and it would cover up some of the flaws in the wood of the doors.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thankyou! & yes that is a great idea 💡 we’ll think about that next time 🚪

[@cathylarkins9949]

That’s not flaws that is natural knots/wood grain…don’t paint them!

[@kristenchancey5628]

@@cathylarkins9949 Oh, I know, but a few of the doors looked like they had minor scratches and bumps, that sort of thing. I know a lot of folks really like the natural wood look, and I don't mind it. I was more thinking of how the doors coordinate with the floors. I suppose sanding them and adding a greyish stain that still shows the grain would also work. :)

[@SConnelly92]

LOVE the doors! They add character and compliment the grey theme.

[@tonyg8121]

Love these vlogs Matt & Summer very transparent which will help so many people interested in property 😀🏡👍

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Glad you think so! Thank you

[@SuperMan-xy8ui]

A full bathroom needs storage so a pedestal sink wasn't the best choice. A shelf back sink or one that has a flat surround is helpful. If possible, a second flush-mount medicine cabinet in the wall on the right (upstairs) would be very useful, too.

[@pt2913]

You put laminate over those beautiful tiles instead of cleaning them up and repairing them? Criminal

[@Alfiesprague]

@@pt2913 agreed

[@faizasadaf6269]

Agreed 💯

[@Mazzaaaaman]

I agree, but both the tiles and the original floor boards are not ripped out. They are preserved for the future.

[@davidt.akin9096]

Criminal? It’s not your choice When you have yours, do as you please

[@samayantra]

i love your videos! and love how you re young and investing in property like this. Personally however i wish you had kept some of the original flooring in the reception are which looked gorgeous and the bathroom. They just needed a bit of tlc and restoration. but thats my opinion. either way well done.

[@jakehowie442]

Done a really job on that house. If only most of UK homes were like this. Simplistic modern minimalist is the way forward. I like keeping the wooden doors too. You guys have an eye for a design too

[@PeterWilhelm]

Love the property investment videos, very inspiring and helpful! Keep up the good work!👏

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thanks Peter! Will do!

[@Kolious_Thrace]

Oh yeah! It began to coming together! It looks great already! I wish you all the best🙏🏻

[@bluemecrazy]

Great work, guys! Thanks for being so transparent.

[@tanjavantonder4312]

Love the video! Thank you for adding the before pictures and also the costs to get it all done! Much appreciated!

[@adrianduggan4739]

Looks really good and so respectable that you’ve been so transparent about the costs! You’ve achieved a lot, well done!

[@jennyc6553]

I really like you put on real life prices on this video, answers most people's most queries, well-done and thank you!👍

[@tamioguntayo3503]

Congratulations! And well done on the completion of this renovation. I hope and pray we can see many more of these to see. Just an idea I’d like to chip in. I think that in the future you could make these renovation projects into a business because I personally would love to work with you guys. As a teenager whose interested in property you guys have been such a huge inspiration for me to achieve my dreams with property and renovation.etc. Keep up with the good work guys, and btw you have all of my support and prayers

[@Smithb83]

I really like the close running bond pattern of the kitchen tiles

[@roryfelton123]

Beautiful job guys, my only advice would be to change the light shades in the downstairs rooms to something more modern and in turn something that gives off more light to brighten those rooms up a bit more. Well done! 👍

[@manikainlondon3715]

Amazing work Matt n Summer. Congratulations for the amazing transformation of the property

[@karlcassidy]

The house looks good and the breakdown is really helpful. Thank for that

[@mannafromheaven07]

I think you did a great job! The only thing how come you didn't change those doors? the doors don't look good with the remodel. I love what you've done to the kitchen.

[@SharnelleMcLean]

This looks really good. You guys did a great job!

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thankyou Sharnelle🥰!

[@JamesDoyle215]

Thanks for the info guys. Nice to finally see some transparency on the reality of entry level property investing.

[@nealeTH]

Great finish. Shame to cover the original downstairs floor rather than renovate.

[@technologylife517]

You guys done a great job. Subscribers instantly. Surely gonna follow you guys for more informative videos. You both compliment each other nicely which I really admire. Keep growing.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Very nice indeed, thank you for sharing.

[@alexkent2713]

will you please do a vid on your process for choosing properties/ areas to invest in and factors that go into this? Thanks keep up the great vids

[@Paulhilvert]

A massive congratulations guys, what a great job, very high spec 👏 👏

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thanks Paul!

[@marcoscabrinirianidosreis6655]

Super nice and honest video, thank you guys

[@Ys-mf5rw]

You too are goals fr. I’m 19 I’ve learnt so much from ur channel. Just mad there’s no girls my age who are on this typa thing lol keep her close Matt you’ve found yourself a good one

[@MayaForJesus]

Indeed Don't worry darling I'm 20 too and I'm so inclined to learn more & more about properties Investments, keep going I'm sure that you are going on to have a bright future 💃🏼🌹

[@mrmountain7590]

@@MayaForJesus You two should go on a date

[@abigaildawn2996]

Good on you two working hard to get ahead. Well done.

[@malterwitty5433]

Matt & summer , that’s an amazing renovation throughout, congrats and it’s all ready has a tenant. Been watching your tours for ages now. Glad to see you doing so well . Look forward to the next tours & homes you buy to completely renovate 10/10 👌

[@derekcampbell7022]

Great job guys,but I agree with one of your viewers that if you had painted the doors and put a fireside surround in both of the reception rooms,it would have of made it more homely.but overall I can see how much you have done to the property,it is a big transformation,well done.

[@davidarkinstall5006]

Thanks for the info. I think you said you set up as a property company. I wonder if on one of your blogs you could say why you did this for example the tax advantages such as full mortgage interest relief, paying yourselves a small salary and taking profits as dividends etc. Then the need for paperwork with companies house. Then how future capital gains will be taxed knowing your capital costs are only relieved when you sell. I think people think the gross income is what you get. Also talk about your tenants taking advantage of the rent a room scheme to reduce their rental costs. Thanks again for the video and your openness.

[@jimmycubid]

Thank you guys very helpful video

[@alvinmartinez7758]

Love how it turned out! Where do you guys find/look for your investment properties?

[@niky2453]

The exact figures make this video very instructive, thanks a lot 🙂

[@elainethompson3660]

Would love to see more videos like this! This was so informative and an awesome learning experience!

[@forhad7394]

Best of luck matt & summer

[@TheReckless007]

Great video guys! Thanks for both your efforts in creating them for us they are always so helpful.

[@ash7722]

Great work guys! Love the breakdown and the before & after - please do keep it up!

[@ricklwoodliff5286]

Awesome job both of you. Don’t forget to insure your property before you rent it out.

[@akumar7366]

Love your Vlog , you presentation style is unique,no other channal has two presenters , Iam learning so much .

[@motivationalecstacy]

Great work guys am really learning and enjoying this

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thank you and glad you’re finding it useful! ☺️🙏🏼

[@jamesicoburn1]

Thank you for sharing the numbers. Best of luck to you both

[@pauljohnbalbesino]

Congratulations Matt and Summer to your new imvestment..best of luck 👏👏👏👏👏😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍

[@jannimcflurry7096]

Best property channel in the UK 🙌

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼🏘☺️

[@xoxstarxox7779]

Great refurb. The kitchen came out really nice. The costings were handy to know as currently doing a refurb for my own house.

[@TheRaggysworld]

Thanks for sharing this. Really cool to see the transformation, and the finances are useful not only from a investment property perspective but also to get an idea about such costs for people looking to do things on their own home.

[@kenmiu1273]

Very nicely done! I am surprised at the rather low costs of labor you got to install everything. It was a great idea to buy discontinued products. I have done three major renovations of the houses I lived in in the US. I don’t think things are more expensive here but you got so much done for £12,000. Good job!

[@Microdave75]

Great transformation guys, looks beautiful, I'm sure your tenants will be super happy in there 👌

[@margaretjordan2211]

Well done guys, looks great, seems like you have a winning formula there, keep up the good work.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thanks Margaret 🙏🏼

[@sanddollarcottage57]

I really enjoy your videos on your investments!

[@GorgeousBeautyx3]

Great job!! Love it! Just wish you kept the tiles on the floor in the second reception room, they look like they were originals x

[@christianoliver3572]

That's an amazing renovation!!

[@completelyv]

Great reno, love these to break up the other videos. The only thing is hate grey, its makes houses so cold looking, why is it the modern day neutral?! Would love for more houses to go back to more beiges and wood i.e more homely.

[@Isabelle-hk1og]

Thank you, it was very intersting to follow you on this journey! very helpful as well and the result is just perfect. Well done you 2!

[@bc82870]

Wow so much and so well done with that small budget.

[@Maya-pe6hh]

About to buy some ana luisa jewellry! Summer looks so good in it!!

[@mw8653]

Wicks kitchen is a good choice if tenents trash it it's cheap to replace I put one in house I'm doing up to sell full fitted out for £900.

[@shariqali7580]

Amazing content release, cool transformation and nice of you to release figures showing clear transparency. Good luck to you both!!

[@husnainshah443]

Really do love the figure breakdown, really helps a lot!!! thanks guysss!!!!!!

[@mathbox8591]

Excellent Video! thanks a lot Could make a video about how to find good contractors for the renovation ? i honestly have no idea how much effort & time for the renovation

[@MrDavfit]

Brilliant Job.. and to sticking to Budget

[@raisabenfica]

The house looks great! Thank you for sharing the breakdown of costs this is so helpful and not everyone does it! 👏

[@SallyShines]

You guys are brilliant ❤

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

That corridor was awesome.👍

[@Dragonfly33]

I would have rehung the bedroom door so that it opened to the right instead of to the left, so it wouldn’t bang into the fireplace.

[@csmt12]

Hey Matt & Summer. How did you know all of the things that needed to be done to the property? Was this through educating yourself or were you advised? I'm setting a goal to have an investment property in 2023 so would be great to get a head start with some tips

[@HistoricalBeings101]

Thanks for sharing those figures, super helpful guys, it goes a long way! :)

[@smithaganesan]

Hello! That’s a great transformation. Whom did you guys use for renovation ? Any details will be amazing Thanks

[@andiquill8069]

Cracking job guys looks great 👍

[@crazylittlepartytifs]

Well done you guys, the property looks great 💝💝💝

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thankyou so much😊😊

[@eyituoyoiyomere3223]

I love the final look. Doors could do with a little touch up also

[@aubreysong]

It looks comfy. Nice job!

[@robertvidler4967]

Well done!, you both have worked well on your investment property and turned it in to a lovely place to rent out. You are both really nice people and have a great head for business. Your You Tube channel is really good and me and my partner love looking around the expensive properties you show case. Great work guys!. If I could make one suggestion on your rental property renovation work and this is no criticism at all just probably a difficult thing for you to imagine how to do it but its always a good idea (if you can) to try and move the boiler to somewhere out of the way if it has been situated somewhere awkward. I can see from the original pictures it is in the same position in the kitchen as you walk through. This may be a bit expensive to get moved but would be worth it in the end. All in all, a really good investment for you both.Congratulations!!

[@JamesJohnAgar]

Looks good well done, kept it nice and neutral and less individual. Also what have you used the cellar for?

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Hi James, thankyou :) we cleaned it out, freshened it up & put a dehumidifier down there to stop any damp/musty smell, but left it empty so maybe the tenant can use it as laundry room or general storage :)

[@drthanaamohajer2414]

Congratulations! Very happy for you both. Big fan of your videos and LOVE that you’re so transparent. Definitely inspiring me to get an investment property. Would really like a video on how you went about finding contractors and also if you made some videos of properties (around the uk) that would specifically make good investment properties for young professionals looking to buy with a buy-to-let mortgage. Keep up the great work! Xx

[@alankennedy7623]

Brilliant work guys, very enjoyable content. All the best with future developments.

[@Ldnstays]

Thanks guys look amazing and it was super helpful !!

[@Phillthy59]

People may say that you'd save more money by ripping out the old stuff yourselves and doing a few tip runs, however, that's difficult if you're working full time and have a deadline.

[@mrdeafa25]

Super useful, thanks for uploading