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Build, Buy or Restore

Sunday, 1 January 2006 12:00 AM

This show is no longer in production although repeats may still be being screened. The information below is archive material.

Build, Buy or Restore examines the different options a house-hunter should consider when investing in a new home.

Each show sees presenter and house building expert Michael Holmes meet members of the public, and give them the choice of either building a new home, buying one or restoring a dilapidated property.

Holmes meets couples with varying budgets available to splash out on a new home, with cash ranging from £140,000 to £800,000.

It is Holmes' job to show them how their money can best be used, with many being surprised by how much further it can go than they originally thought - one Derbyshire couple cannot believe how much they can do with £250,000, when it comes to building from scratch or renovating a barn.

Holmes has the credentials to offer tips on canny house-hunting, having also headed up shows such as Hot Property and Trading Up.

Presenter?
Michael Holmes

Good for?
Finding out how to get the most out of your money when finding a new home, and discovering which option would suit you best.

Where?
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