19/05/2026
As warmer weather arrives, many people start thinking about making changes to their home. It's a great time to plan home improvements, whether that means building an extension, converting a loft, replacing a kitchen, upgrading a bathroom, improving energy efficiency or making the home more suitable for family life.
Home improvements can improve comfort, create additional space and, in some cases, increase the value of your property. However, they can also be expensive. The overall cost may be affected by materials, labour, planning requirements and any unforeseen issues that arise during the work.
If you are thinking about borrowing extra money to cover the cost, it may be helpful to speak with your mortgage adviser before making any final decisions. They can explain the options available and help you assess whether additional borrowing is appropriate for your circumstances.
There are a number of ways to finance home improvements. These may include taking a further advance from your current lender, remortgaging to release additional funds, arranging a second charge mortgage, using a personal loan or paying with savings. The most suitable option will depend on factors such as your income, existing mortgage, property value, financial commitments, future plans and overall budget.
Borrowing more against your property will increase your mortgage balance, and your home may be at risk if you fail to maintain repayments. It is therefore important to consider not only whether the borrowing is affordable now, but also whether it would remain manageable if your circumstances were to change.
Which of these work best for you and your circumstances right now, book an appointment with us and we'll help you work things out.
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Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage