Buying a property that needs work doing to it can be a great investment, especially if you manage to snap one up at a cheap price.
By doing a DIY renovation and keeping costs low, you can significantly increase the value of a house and go on to sell it for much more than what you initially paid for it.
Whilst some may think this is a strenuous task, others find joy in buying, renovating and selling homes - also known as flipping - and see it as a lucrative career.
Natalie, 44, took on a solo DIY renovation on a £73,000 home in Rochdale. After setting herself a small £15,000 budget - she managed to increase its value by an impressive £90,000.
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