What does the cryptic crossword clue "Imitation? It's cheap requiring remodelling (8)" mean?

The definition is "Imitation?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IT'S + CHEAP = PASTICHE; definition: "Imitation?" The answer is PASTICHE.

Imitation? It's cheap requiring remodelling (8)

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