In October 2019, I took on a project that was all about speed and smart design.

A client came to me with a recently purchased two-bedroom tenement flat in Glasgow’s popular Battlefield area. His brief was clear: renovate quickly, spend sensibly, and sell for a profit.

By May 2020 — just six months later — we’d done exactly that, walking away with a £25,000 profit after renovation costs.

This project proves that with the right design choices and efficient execution, you don’t need a massive overhaul to make a strong impact. The flat itself had loads of potential — classic tenement proportions, great natural light, and a desirable location. We simply needed to bring it up to date and highlight its best features.

💰 Financial Overview

• Purchase Price: £175,000

• Renovation Costs: £10,000

• Total Investment: £185,000

• Sale Price (May 2020): £210,000

• Gross Profit: £35,000

• Net Profit (after renovation costs): £25,000

• Turnaround Time: Approximately 6.5 months (October 2019 – May 2020)

Here’s what we did:

🔧 Kitchen

• Stripped out the old, dated kitchen

• Installed a sleek, modern design

• Added a tiled backsplash for texture and contrast

• Created a cosy dining nook to make the space more sociable

• Upgraded the boiler to improve energy efficiency and market appeal

🛁 Bathroom

• Removed the original, creaking bathroom suite

• Installed a large, luxurious walk-in shower

• Added underfloor heating for a high-end touch

• Fitted a heated mirror to enhance functionality

• Tiled floor-to-ceiling with light, reflective tiles to maximise brightness

🏠 Throughout the Flat

• Laid new flooring across all rooms

• Repainted throughout in a bold palette

• Styled the entire property with modern, buyer-friendly décor

• Decorated two generously sized double bedrooms with a stylish, youthful feel

The end result was a fresh, move-in-ready home that immediately captured buyer interest. The flat went to a closing date and sold for £210,000 — a jump from its original £175,000 purchase price, with only £10,000 spent on improvements.

This six-month turnaround shows that a fast, focused renovation can absolutely pay off — especially in sought-after areas like Battlefield.

Smart design, budget control, and knowing your market are key to unlocking a property’s full potential.

Images from before the renovation are below: