How to Price a Refurb in 2025 | Why Price per Square Metre Doesn’t Work | Episode 56: Tony Walker

In this episode, we sit down with Tony Walker, Founder and Director of Help Build Ltd, to uncover how to confidently budget and manage a property refurb. With over 17 years of experience managing everything from small refurbs to £1million builds, Tony shares practical advice on how to create a schedule of works, understand construction costs, and why you can’’y rely on square meter rates to budget effectively.

We explore the biggest mistakes developers make when pricing refurbs, how to build a reliable team, and the key differences between contractors and subcontractors, plus why doing your own due diligence is essential. Tony shares his approach to building long-term contractor relationships, structuring payments to protect your project, and running every development like a business. He also explains where to begin if you’re fresh out of a property course and unsure of your next steps. If you're serious about property development and want to avoid the rookie errors that drain time and money, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice.

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Email: help@helpbuild.co.uk
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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
01:00 How do you budget a refurb?
11:50 Common mistakes when budgeting and creating a schedule of works
15:36 ‘’Just finished a property course, how do I get started?’’
19:20 Where to find reliable contractors
34:29 Key advice for pricing and delivering a refurb
38:10 How to connect with Tony and learn more about his online course