For some househunters, the idea of buying a modern new build home that's move-in ready with little to no work required is the perfect scenario. But for others, it is the dated, doer-upper properties that they can rip out, renovate and make their own that are much more attractive.
For those who are edging towards the latter, it's important to know that taking on a huge renovation project in an old house can often come with many unforeseen issues - even for those who consider themselves experienced. This was the case for Ruth and Chris Moore, who spoke to us as part of our Where I Live series.
Each week we speak to a different homeowner across the north west to hear about their home buying journey, from the costs involved to looking at how they've renovated to make their house a home. Ruth, 32, and Chris, 35 bought a £270,000 semi-detached Edwardian house in Stockport back in 2019, at a time when they least expected it.
