5 Bradford properties in need of renovation

Currently, lockdown restrictions are in full swing with no certainty of when these restrictions can be lifted.

However, you can still use your spare time in lockdown efficiently perhaps by making some property renovations.

According to research from Santander, Brits have been incredibly busy during lockdown.

During lockdown in 2020, UK homeowners submitted 61,682 planning applications and three fifths of homeowners carried out a DIY or renovation project.

The research also found that  for 40 per cent of UK homeowners, the pandemic accelerated home improvement plans and inspired future property projects.

In Yorkshire, the data shows that 63 per cent of home owners made changes to their home while in lockdown last year.

Graham Sellar, Head of Mortgage Development, Santander UK added: “The entire nation spent increased time in their homes during the pandemic, and some may have found they have savings accumulated thanks to lockdown forcing a significant change in spending habits.

"It’s no surprise homeowners picked up paint brushes and got to work on their homes. Whether it was finally getting around to neglected DIY projects to ready their home for selling, or planning a bigger extension or conversion to give them more space, our research shows that few homes have emerged from the pandemic as they were.”

If you want to take on your very own renovation project, here are five properties in Bradford with bags of potential:

Draughton Street
£40,000

(Photo:Zoopla/ William H Brown)

Do you have what it takes to renovate this home?

It has a lot of potential but does require some updating.

However, not every room in the house is in need of a complete shake up as the kitchen is in good condition.

Under the right ownership, this property can be transformed into a stunning modern place which makes full use of the space available.

The property is being sold via auction- will you be placing a bid?

Summer Hill Street, Great Horton
£35,000

(Photo:Zoopla/Sharpes Estate Agent)

Currently, this is one of the cheapest houses for sale in Bradford.

However, be prepared to invest these savings back into the house as it is need of some modernisation.

Some of the furnishings make the room appear smaller and other rooms are could be brightened up or updated completely.

Luckily, the house is an excellent blank space to work with allowing you to really put your unique stamp on the home.

Bishop Street
£45,000

(Photo:Zoopla/William H Brown)

On the market for your first home?

This two bedroom property could be a great option for you to consider.

The house shows a lot of promise and could look entirely different after some new furnishings and a fresh coat of paint.

Once you make full use of the kitchen/dining space, it could be a really cosy room to relax in.

The house is being sold via online auction; find out more on Zoopla.

Beckside Road, Great Horton
£40,000

(Photo:Zoopla/ Sharpes Property Auctions)

This cottage is being sold via auction on the 16 February.

If you can secure it for a similar figure to the asking price, it could be a fantastic little investment house.

You could renovate the lounge and kitchen area, making it a fully open plan area

It has one bedroom, but it is bigger than it appears and large enough to accommodate a double bed.

Crossley Street
£50,000

(Photo:Zoopla/Springbok Properties)

This two bed property is situated in a popular residential area of Bradford.

As well as a rear garden and an entrance porch, this property also has its own basement.

When it comes to finding a use for this cellar, the possibilities are endless; perhaps it could be used for storage or maybe it can be used as a personal gym.

However, most rooms in the house require full renovation or at least updating.

Still, the new buyer can keep the period features while giving the home a modern injection.

Did you renovate or modernise your home during lockdown?