weighted and representative sample of Australian adults; specific results from the Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania were excluded in the survey analysis due to insufficient sample sizes
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Survey question: If you have already renovated, did you face any barriers?
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Leading barriers encountered when conducting home renovations Australia 2024
According to a survey conducted in Australia in February 2024, the main barrier encountered when conducting home renovations among respondents was financial issues or hidden unexpected costs, at around ** percent of respondents. Issues with contractors was reported by around ** percent of those surveyed.Â
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