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Keeping an eye on costs is sensible, but cutting crucial corners certainly isn't. In this short video George Clarke offers advice on how to keep your renovation budget down without compromising on safety.
You can never compromise on electrics, plumbing and heating or building regs, but that doesn't mean you can't bring an outdated house into the modern era on a strict budget. Your choice of materials, finishes and willingness to get stuck in will all affect the cost of your project. In the video George shows you how you can go about slashing your costs.
George's tireless campaign to help fix the housing crisis can be seen in The Great British Property Scandal, Monday 5th December on Channel 4.
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