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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Warwick

Should you live on-site when renovating a property? We weigh up the pros and cons

Three images of contemporary homes, including a bathroom and two kitchens.

The question of whether you should live on-site when renovating a property doesn’t have a simple answer. Staying there and moving out can both have advantages. But take either option, and there are also downsides.

Home renovation projects can be well worth the expense and disruption for the results they bring. However, the upheaval shouldn’t be underestimated as, stay or leave for the duration, life won’t be normal.

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