The HomeOwner Survey 2019 - Concerns, trends and how we feel about our homes

What prevents homeowners from carrying out home improvement plans? Top obstacles to home renovations: Difficulty finding a reliable builder affects 42% of homeowners - 7.2 million Difficulty financing cost of improvements impacts 39% of homeowners – 6.7 million Planning permission issues affect 27% of homeowners – 4.7 million Architect fees pose an issue for 25% of homeowners – 4.3 million VAT costs deter almost a quarter (23%) of homeowners – 4.0 million 79% of UK homeowners hit a brick wall with renovation plans 8 in 10 87% of London homeowners, the highest in UK, experienced obstacles when improving 9 in 10