Refurbishment Houses for Sale – Fraser Bond Value-Add Guide

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Current Market Snapshot & Listings for Refurbishment Houses

Why Investors Target Refurbishment Houses for Sale

Refurbishment houses (sometimes called “fixer-uppers”) present opportunities to acquire properties at a discount, inject capital through upgrades, and capture value uplift. In London and across the UK, these homes can outperform standard residential stock—if the renovation is well managed.

With construction inflation, supply constraints, and buyer demand for quality homes, the gap between “before” and “after” value is compelling. Fraser Bond supports investors, owner-occupiers, and developers in sourcing, underwriting, and executing refurbishment projects that balance upside and risk.


Current Market Snapshot & Listings

  • Houses for Refurbishment in London: Trovit currently lists 6,366 houses requiring refurbishment in London. 

  • Renovation Properties More Broadly: Zoopla’s “for-sale renovation properties” section aggregates UK stock suitable for refurbishment. 

  • Greater London “Need Renovation” Houses: There are ~592 houses in Greater London listed under “need renovation.” 

  • Refurbishment Investment Opportunities: Nuroa lists hundreds of refurbishment-opportunity homes in London, from flats to multi-bed houses. 

  • Refurbishment Listings in London: Over 5,500 properties in London are labelled “renovation for sale.” 

  • Refurbishment Houses in Outer Boroughs: PropertyToRenovate lists semi-detached houses in Bromley and Orpington with great scope.

These listings span from modest terraces needing cosmetic works to larger homes with extension potential.


What to Look for in a Refurbishment House

Feature Why It Matters Fraser Bond Tip
Structural soundness The shell must be salvageable — roofs, foundations, walls Commission RICS survey before exchange
Location & demand Even refurbished stock needs buyer demand Target zones with regeneration or transport upgrades
Planning potential Extensions, lofts, reconfiguration add value Check local permitted development and conservation rules
Service condition Plumbing, wiring, heating often outdated Budget for full M&E upgrade
Title & constraints Easements, covenants, rights-of-way Legal due diligence is key
Financing feasibility Some lenders avoid unmodernised homes Use bridging or refurbishment loans before refinance
Exit or hold strategy Determines specification and cost ceiling Define your resale or rental target from the outset

Risks & Mitigation Strategies

  • Cost overruns – Always include 15–25 % contingency in budgets.

  • Delays or planning rejection – Use experienced architects and pre-application advice.

  • Hidden defects – Thorough surveys and phased works reduce exposure.

  • Financing gaps – Secure bridging or staged development finance.

  • Market risk mid-refurb – Lock in exit assumptions early or phase to partial letting.

  • Regulatory / conservation constraints – Work with heritage consultants when needed.


How Fraser Bond Supports Refurbishment Deals

  1. Sourcing Off-Market Opportunities — We access specialist renovation stock and networked listings.

  2. Due Diligence Oversight — Commission and interpret structural, environmental, and legal surveys.

  3. Feasibility & Valuation Modeling — Cost build-ups, resale forecasts, sensitivity analysis.

  4. Finance Strategy & Introduction — Bridging and refurbishment finance planning and lender matching.

  5. Project Oversight & Management — Contractor supervision, milestone control, variation governance.

  6. Exit Execution — Marketing, staging, refinance or sale strategy post-refurbishment.

If you’re ready, I can also pull a current shortlist of refurbishment houses in your target London postcodes (East, South, North, etc.) and help you evaluate them. Do you want me to fetch that now?