A couple bought an abandoned bank for £31k and transformed it into a home – complete with the original safe and doors. Ryan Green, 28, and his wife, Nicole, 27, a care assistant, bought the former bank in February 2022. The renovation project started later that month and saw the pair transform the old NatWest bank – turning it into a shop and a two-bedroom flat. The couple worked on the renovation for six months and completed the project in October 2022 – which costed them £60,000. Ryan said the renovation was challenging because it was an “empty shell” and the pair are currently living in their dream home.