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VXUHWRFKHFNIRU-DSDQHVHIf you have the time and money to take on a serious project,
then renovating a property might be just the job. The director of
Renovate Me Ltd, Sarah Pugh, offers her top tips on doing it rightFROM THE
GROUND UP
An ideal renovation project, this detached bungalow in
Wisbech is in need of some updating