Homeowners across the UK are more likely to be thinking about redecorating than they are about decorations this Christmas, a new suggests.
The findings, from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, have revealed that home improvements are high on our Christmas wish list this year.
According to the research almost two thirds of us (62 per cent) are planning to make changes to our home in the run up to December 25. Women are leading the Christmas DIY charge with 79 per cent planning to ring the festive changes in the home, compared to 45 per cent of men.
Redecorating the house is the number one priority for 38 per cent of us this year while it seems that thoughts of cooking the Christmas dinner have led to 35 per cent of homeowners planning either a new kitchen or a new oven.
When it comes to what tops our Christmas wish list, 16 per cent of us are hoping the home improvement Santa will deliver a new kitchen while 10 per cent are hoping for a conservatory.
Some 7 per cent of us would like to hang our Christmas stockings in a walk in wardrobe while a further 7 per cent are dreaming of more ambitious home improvements such as a swimming pool, cinema room, man cave and even a wine cellar.
For those that want to move rather than improve, the focus is on securing a bargain. While traditionally a quieter month for buying a home, almost two thirds (65 per cent) would consider buying a property in December if it would save money. Those in the East were the most motivated by the opportunity to snap up a bargain with 74 per cent happy to consider a December move compared to just 56 per cent in London.
