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36 articles published
Ben Thomas is co-founder of Worst House on the Street and has spent many years working within the construction industry. With hands-on knowledge of building projects, renovations, and property improvements, Ben brings practical insight into what makes a refurbishment opportunity worthwhile. Having experienced the challenge of finding suitable renovation properties himself, he helped create Worst House on the Street to make it easier for buyers to discover and assess homes with potential.

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8 June 2026
Based on our analysis of more than 40,000 UK renovation property listings.

17 May 2026
smartest property investors look for something different entirely: defects that look expensive but are actually relatively cheap to fix

11 May 2026
Find below market value homes, avoid costly mistakes, and secure profitable renovations

17 April 2026
Understanding the valuation process

18 March 2026
Hear directly from our partner REAL. Surveying!

3 March 2026
From the experts themselves.

4 February 2026
Why do some rundown homes spark bidding wars while others sit unsold? It often comes down to perception, pricing, and how the property is presented.

2 January 2026
The biggest questions about mortgages in 2026!

15 December 2025
Ask for permission not forgiveness.....

7 December 2025
Answering the questions we are all asking!

29 November 2025
How the latest UK budget and new £2m mansion tax affect property investors and renovators, and why mid-market renovation projects remain strong.

9 November 2025
Its as easy as 1,2,3!
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