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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Ruth Bloomfield

How one London first-time buyer turned a ‘nightmare of beige’ into her dream home — with more than a little help from dad

First-time buyer Hannah Smith took on a project flat in Honor Oak with the support of her parents

(Picture: Adrian Lourie)

For many first-time buyers taking on a project property seems overwhelming. But Hannah Smith, who works as a visual artist for film and TV projects including James Bond, has a long-term interest in design. She also had her parents’ support, not only in helping her run the project but also financially.

Pre-pandemic Smith, 25, was living at home in south-east London and dreaming of a place of her own. “My dad was adamant about not giving away money by renting and he started scouting for properties,” she said.

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