Bungalow update for £275,000

Property style: 1960s bungalow

Property cost: £720,500 Bought: 2016 House size: 271m2 Project cost: £275,000

Project cost per m2: £1,015

Building work took: Six months

Current value: £1,300,000

The high-end contemporary home of Mark and Stephanie Fernandez is completely unrecognisable from the dated bungalow they originally bought. The layout has been totally reworked, plus a new extension and a loft conversion have been added to maximise

space. Mark kept finances under control with detailed spreadsheets to ensure a balanced cashflow – this was especially important as the family lived in the property while works took place. Check out how they managed it at www.self-build.co.uk/fernandez