Phil Spencer: Why your 'Instagrammable' home upgrades could be a costly blunder

kitchen extension with off white wooden units, wooden floor, black cooker hood, large skylight and large black framed patio doors
Phil Spencer advises homeowners to prioritise eco-home improvements over "flashy" renovations (Image credit: Simply Extend)

Are you dreaming of that perfect kitchen island or a bathroom worthy of a magazine spread?

While beautiful renovations promise instant kerb appeal, TV property guru Phil Spencer has a stark warning: focusing solely on aesthetics might be a costly mistake, causing you to overlook crucial eco-home upgrades that offer significant long-term value and savings.

Joseph Mullane
News Editor

News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals.  Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.