| Seven million UK homeowners are planning renovations, spending over £14,000 in the next two years | Home renovations rise as remote work and multi-generational living drive the demand for space | Renovation plans are particularly popular among younger age groups, who favour energy-efficient upgrades |
Seven million UK homeowners plan to renovate their home this year1. It’s not just simple DIY fixes on the menu: renovators will spend more than £14,000 each on average in the next two years. What are the main drivers of this upswing?
Taking work home
Extending the layout of homes is one of the most popular changes, with one in five planning to add more space in the next two years. Home working practices are cited by one in four respondents as the reason for this renovation, notably desires for a home office (15%) or space for a business venture or side hustle (13%).
Multi-generational living
Another key factor driving an increase in UK home extensions is multi-generational living, the study notes. With more than one in 10 UK adults living with their parents, step-parents or in-laws, increasing home space is especially appealing to this cohort of cohabitees. Extra bathrooms, toilets or shower rooms are cited as a high priority.
Meet the renovators
Interestingly, renovation plans are particularly popular among younger age groups. Generation Z (73%) and Millennials (65%) lead the way with expansion plans. Younger homeowners are especially likely to favour green upgrades, the research notes, with 86% stating that improving energy efficiency was a key motivator for their home improvement work.
1Aviva, 2025
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