BARNSTORMING MONEYSAVERS!

A MIDLAND couple quoted £120,000 for their barn conversion have saved £80,000 by doing most of the work themselves.

- OTTILIE VON HENNING

Georgia Goulden-Page, 30, and Josh Gill, 33, bought their dream barn in Warwickshire last August for £715,000.

The couple were quoted £120,000 for the work, but instead of putting the project on hold, rolled up their sleeves and decided to take it on themselves.

They began the renovation in March and, as they near completion, have spent just £40,000 - saving £80,000.

Over the past six months, Georgia and Josh have fitted a new kitchen, knocked down walls and moved doorways to create their ideal home.

Georgia, a jewellery buyer in Warwickshire, said: “It’s been a lot of hard work but it’s totally worth it in the end.