SMART MOVE
When Paul Vowles and Philip O’Dwyer moved into their east London Victorian terrace, it was in a dilapidated state. But while it needed completely updating, the pair realised that with clever planning and careful spending, it could prove a fantastic purchase. However, a lot of patience would be required. ‘When we bought it, we were both on the lower rungs of our career ladders, so we had plenty of time but little money,’ says Paul. ‘We couldn’t afford major architectural changes and had to make do
