I am happy to see the transformation through from beginning to end.
Get together the trades people needed, decorators, carpet cleaners, plumbers etc, and work out the time scale of the work.
Source any furnishings needed whether it’s a new sofa or soft furnishings for dressing, while you get on with your life.

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Remember these are worthwhile investments much less than the first £10,000 reduction you'll be advised to make.