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Improving your home

Transform it into a special place

Whether it’s building a kitchen extension or just painting walls, a refresh could add value to your home and turn it into a place you won’t want to leave. 

Planning your home improvements

Tips from experts to guide you towards your goals

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Saving for your improvements

We have a range of savings accounts to choose from, including instant access and fixed rate accounts that come with some access to your money if you need it. We also offer a range of cash ISAs that could help you reach your goals faster, plus, it’s easy to track and manage your savings online – so you’re always in control. Take a look to see what could suit you. T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply.

Thinking of moving instead?

Consider the costs of stamp duty, surveys and solicitor’s fees when purchasing property to help you decide whether to stay or go.

Energy efficiency at home

Spotlight on home energy efficiency

Here are some tips from Energy Saving Trust about some steps you could take which might make your home more energy efficient.  Read on to find out more about some of the products on offer.

Get 50% off a Hive Thermostat Mini

With our Hive Thermostat Mini offer, existing Barclays residential mortgage customers could get 50% off the cost of a Hive Thermostat Mini, Hub and Installation. Wherever you are, it could help you take control of how much energy you use, set schedules and switch your home heating on and off from your phone – now that’s smart. Barclays or Hive may change, cancel or amend the offer at any time. By applying for the offer, you’re agreeing to the Barclays offer T&Cs.

Funding your improvements

We’ve a range of options to help you afford changes to your home

Ways to borrow

There are several ways to borrow money if you need it – understanding the choices can help you decide what’s right for you.

A loan for your home

Whether you’re planning a major refurbishment, such as an extension, or a minor upgrade, our home improvement loan could help you out. Subject to status and application.

Your mortgage options

You may be able to borrow more on your existing mortgage to help pay for your home improvements.

Credit cards

Whether you want to start a new project, build up your credit score or consolidate your borrowing, there could be a Barclaycard to suit you. Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history.