$400,000 home with 5% down payment.
Desired upgrades include bathroom and kitchen renovations totaling $20,000.
$400,000 purchase price
+ $20,000 (bathroom and kitchen upgrades quote)
= $420,000 end value as-improved
$420,000 x 5% = $21,000 Down Payment now required (Down payment is based on as-improved value)
The solicitor/notary will hold back the remaining $19,000 (95% of quotes) until the outlined renovations have been confirmed completed.