Dua Lipa is still unable to move into her £6 million London home, despite having purchased the property six years ago. The singer's £3 million plans to build a mega basement with a swimming pool, music studio and cinema are still not finished.
Delayed Renovations
Dua, 30, who has just returned from her honeymoon, will have to wait a whole year to call the swanky property home, with the work expected to finish in July 2027. Her team started putting in planning permission applications in 2021, but work only ended up beginning in 2024 after it took three years to get the green light.
Scale of the Project
The renovations on the dream home in London are of such a big scale and sensitivity that means Dua and husband Callum Turner, 36, won't be able to move in until 2027. Around 20 builders are currently working on the home in swanky West Hampstead, and have been doing so for more than a year now. At 310 square metres, the renovation will see the space increase by four times the size of the original basement. So far, 500 tonnes of soil has been excavated, and her team has to dig at least six metres under ground in order to preserve 17 historic trees surrounding the property, as flooding is one of her neighbours' biggest concerns.
Local Concerns
While the property may be a dream abode for Dua and Callum, local conservation groups weren't so happy about the building works. Eco-friendly protesters complained about the “loss of green space”, “loss of trees” and “drainage issues”. Dua's team have done their best to keep things respectful for the neighbours, and have displayed a list of noise and dust waste control measures, as well as clear contact details in case anyone has a complaint. They have stated they are “committed to minimising disruption to local residents and businesses during the construction works”.
Expert Commentary
Speaking on Dua's renovations, design expert Leigh Ann Raines said this sort of undertaking for the price being spent involves some of London's most sought-after designers and contractors. “She could be investing £3million to make this a home that suits her needs. While expanding an existing home is always a lengthy process, excavation beneath and existing structure is more involved than expanding out or up,” Leigh Ann said. “In Dua's case, the construction team is following strict precautions not to disturb neighbours. They are employing manual methods and adapted tools to dig the basement, avoiding noise and vibration. This takes time, Rome wasn't built in a day!”
