According to a study carried out by GoCompare Home Insurance, installing a new bathroom has been, so far, the most popular home improvement project in the UK in 2017.
The survey found that 39% of people have decided to update their bathroom this year, closely followed by 38% who have splashed out on a new kitchen – both of which often top the charts of the most popular home renovation projects.
Just over a third of those surveyed installed a new boiler or heating system, which is one of the many home improvement ideas worth investing in, as improving your home's efficiency can add long-lasting value to your home.
Here are the top 10 home improvements in 2017 in descending order of popularity:
| Home improvement | % of people |
|---|---|
| 1. Installed a new bathroom | 39% |
| 2. Fitted a new kitchen | 38% |
| 3. Installed a new boiler or central heating system | 34% |
| 4. A garden make-over | 26% |
| 5. Installed double glazing | 26% |
| 6. Built an extension | 17% |
| 7. Knocked through rooms | 12% |
| 8. Fitted solar panels | 12% |
| 9. Created an attic conversion | 10% |
| 10. Added an extra bedroom | 9% |
If you don't want to spend lots of money improving your property in 2017, then take a look at our quick tips on how to make someone fall in love with your property without breaking the bank.
