I found a 5 bedroom flat listed for £100k - here’s what I’d do to make £50-£100k profit.
How the Glasgow flat could look after renovation.
Scrolling through property listings, I came across a 5-bedroom flat near a train station in Glasgow listed for just £100,000.
It needed work — a lot of work — but the potential was obvious. With the right layout changes, style upgrades, and a strategic resale plan, this could easily be worth double.
And here’s what I’d do to get it there:
1. Rework the layout to suit modern buyers
Most large flats like this have awkward layouts, leftover from when they were split into HMOs or multi-lets. I’d reconfigure the space:
Change bedroom 2 into a large, family bathroom, leaving 4 good-sized bedrooms
Reconfigure the kitchen to add a dining area
2. Add a bold, design-led kitchen and bathroom
Install a kitchen that makes a statement — think timeless cabinetry, statement lighting, and a layout that encourages sociability with a dedicated dining area. Add a new, sleek bathroom, with a boutique hotel feel: rainfall showers, bold tiling, and underfloor heating. Add in a heated mirror to avoid misting up in the mornings.
3. Use colour and styling to create instant impact
Neutral doesn’t sell like it used to. I’d add deep tones, playful details, and layered textures to give the flat personality and warmth — making it feel premium, not just “renovated.”
4. Stage it to sell the lifestyle
Once finished, I’d stage it to appeal to young families, professionals, or even investors. Beautiful imagery and a styled walk-through video could attract serious offers quickly.
The numbers?
With a £100k purchase price, a generous £50k renovation budget, and smart design choices, I believe this flat could fetch £200k-£250k — especially with great transport links.
That means, after fees totalling around £5k (solicitors, any permissions needed), the gross profit on this property would total between £50k to £100k.
Want to turn your next renovation into serious profit? Let’s talk about what’s possible — and how I can help.