Renovate for Sale

The sale price of a house is directly proportional to its appearance and condition. A less-than-attractive facade, and interior condition of a house attracts only the middlemen, or the restorers who buy property at less than its market value under the pretence of required renovations, and sell it for large sums of money just by putting in a little investment on renovations and improvements. The homeowners can instead make this little investment by themselves to gain better profits on the sale price of their property. All they need is the right renovator/builder to guide them through the process and provide a service that pays off well.

Whom Do We help?

Ranieri Building Group is the group of building experts working across Sydney, Australia. Call us the house builders, renovators, property stylists, or consultants; but, we are just a team of experts who know their job! We help homeowners receive better sale price of their properties; and investors find better buyers and returns on their investments. Our goal is to curb the renovation costs to the maximum. We help:

  • Homeowners
  • Investors
  • Property developers

Planning Renovations within a Budget

It is highly important to bring together the planned renovations and the budget constraint on the same line. The end result should have a high visual impact and least possible burden on client’s pocket.

The key is to make everything look properly placed, neat and tidy. All the fixtures, floors, wall papers or paint should look tidy and well-maintained. You may go for the most cost-effective solutions or the expensive ones, but make sure that you are renovating a house for sale only. Keeping in mind your budget, make choices that have more visual impact than its cost.

A highly skilled builder can give you better ideas to save extra bucks and pull together a new and fresh look out of an old property.

Do not assume that a renovation would cost you a fraction of the money only! After all, quality products have their own worth but not every renovation needs to cost you a kidney! Ask our experts for the best budget-friendly ideas!

How to Renovate for Sale?

Pre-sale Home Renovations can be a puzzling task. What renovations to choose and which ones to miss? Whether to find a nice builder or to take up the job yourself? You never know who the new owners would be and what they might prefer. Also, you may not want to spend too much on the renovation of an old property that may have a decreased market value already. Therefore, the best idea is to restore to the basic house renovation ideas and leave out the major ones. Simple renovations can also help increase the worth of your house and bring in larger sums of profit.

Here we elaborate simple step-by-step basic renovation ideas to help you plan your house renovation before sale.

Paint the Interiors and Exteriors

Painting a house before selling is necessary. It does not only make your house look fresh and tidy but also increases its price as the new paint covers all the holes, cracks and cement breakdowns in the house.  The interior and exterior walls, doors and windows in every part of the house should be painted in preferably neutral shades because you never know what the new owners might prefer. If the doors and windows are of wood, a new coat of varnish can give it back its old lustre.

Fill the Cracks and Holes

Before you go for the painting of the house, start by fixing the cracks, holes and cement or wallpaper coming off from the walls. Filling the cracks with the cement or plaster of Paris is a common practice, and it costs way to less. However, you may also go for grinding and filling of the cracks which may cost you more but is a better and long lasting solution. Sydney houses are prone to crack over time however, properly renovated cracks may increase the time before the cracks appear again.

Tiles Renovation

Bathroom tiles, floor tiles, and kitchen tiles need more than just a proper wash before you sell a house. You need not to replace the fixtures altogether. But remove all the grout, and mildew, replace the silicone and maybe resurface the bathtubs, washbasins and bathroom tiles to give them a new look. Resurfacing costs much lesser than the replacing of tiles. You may replace the broken tiles, or the broken bath tubs, etc.

Kitchen Counters, and Cabinets Renovation

Changing your kitchen countertop is a great idea to give an all new look to the kitchen.  To save cost, you may choose lesser expensive counter top material instead of marble or granite. Also repaint, or resurface the kitchen cabinets, door knobs and handles to give them a new look. Kitchen floor, plumbing and stove top should also be nicely and professionally cleaned before you hand over the house to the new owners.

Fix the Known Plumbing Issues

Plumbing gets rusted over time and if malfunctioning, it may even cause a small house flood. Also, a leaking tap is not a good sight for a buyer. If you have a little higher budget and there is a known plumbing issue in the house, it is advisable to replace or fix that before you sell the house. Plumbing leaks may ruin the wall paint and floor tiles which can lower the price of the house.

Replace / Fix the Power Points and Switches

The old switches may get untidy, broken or scratched. Replacing them is one idea that have a huge visual impact. Go for modern and trendy covers that may enhance the look of your interiors many times.

Let There Be Light!

Proper lights illuminate your house and make it look spacious. Lights in the entrance area, lounge and kitchens have a high visual impact. Replace the old bulbs and tube lights with modern LEDs and other designer electric fixtures. Better go for a combination of white and yellow, both kinds of lights in every room to match buyers’ varied choices. Proper lights outside the house are also important. Make your hallways, alleyways, staircases, patio, garage and entrance way properly lit.

Uplift the Flooring

If you have an old cemented floor, it is a good idea to go for wooden flooring or tile flooring whichever fits your budget. Laminate floating floorboards or vinyl flooring is a cost-effective solution. If the wooden floor is worn out, replacing the boards or fixing them with the sand and stain method may also restore a nice finish to the floor. Swollen or cracked floor boards should always be replaced because they give away the age and condition of the house before renovation, which is a turnoff for the buyers.

Clean Up the Mess!

After you are done with the painting, fixing or replacing jobs, clean up the mess properly before you present it to the prospective buyers. Use specific cleaners available in the grocery stores for the best DIY results. Or you may hire professional cleaners who make sure to leave your house spick and span. Cleaning refers not only to cleaning the floors, windows and rooms; but, it is advisable to have the gutters and downpipes professionally cleaned too. Wash the driveway with the high-pressure technique and remove all the garbage from the site immediately.

Sync the Renovations

Whether you are renovating a single room in the house or an entire house, make sure that you follow the aesthetics and keep the house or the apartment in a single synchronized state. One renovated room should not look like it belongs to another building. Keep the paints, theme, flooring and lighting styles uniform all over the house whether renovated or not.

Check the Functionality of Everything in the House

Before you plan your renovations or end your planned renovations, make sure that all the taps, pipes, locks and bolts are in the working condition. Check if the handrails, window panes, toilet seats and towel rails are in place and functional. Whether you have renovated those or not, make sure the functionality of the house is not compromised or neglected. This increases the worth of your house and your chances of gaining better profit when you sell it.

Hire the Professionals at Work

When planning to renovate a house for sale, one may overlook many aspects and miscalculate or misjudge their renovations’ cost and impact. Professional house builders and renovators know their job well. They are familiar with recent designs/ trends in house building, costs of every material and market value a property may be priced at. Thus, hiring a professional team at work is a better idea before you decide to renovate by yourself.

What Costs More While Renovating?

Not every renovation idea is for you. And you must not try to include every renovation within your budget. You can easily pick out the most important ones that have a higher impact and leave the minute ones that may cost more than their impact on the overall outlook of the house. Renovations can be divided into three categories.

  • Cosmetic: Installing or replacing hooks, nails, handrails, interior walls’ paint, blinds and curtains filling of cracks and holes in the wall.
  • Minor renovations: Installing or replacing wood flooring or hard floors, recessed lights, wiring, cabling, power or access points, kitchen renovations and wall reconfiguration.
  • Major renovations: Structural changes, waterproofing, exterior changes in the house like the awning, and work that needs approval by state laws.

Some renovations cost sky-high while others may look bigger but cost too little. We list some renovations that cost too high below:

  • Major structural changes in the house like removing or building of a wall costs way too much. If you are renovating to sell better keep the design of the house same as before.
  • Changing the layout of your floor plan is akin to building a new house altogether. It should be avoided.
  • Moving the electrical or plumbing to some other place costs higher. It is thus advisable to keep services at their original places.
  • Spending too much on fixtures, fittings, switches, cabinets, countertops, tiles and lights is also not advisable if you are renovating to sell. They do not add/change much utility for the buyer and increases the price of your house.
  • Mosaic work, extraordinary designs of tile work cost much more than simple tile laying and fixing.
  • Renovating a renovation costs more than the original renovation. Therefore, it is better to plan a renovation and then proceed instead of changing your mind halfway when work has begun. This causes unnecessary delays in time, and a waste of money and materials.

Stick to quality but not to the extravaganza. Quality products do not have to be too costly. Choose materials that serve the purpose right and look neat and elegant. Going for too flashy or too expensive materials is not advisable if your aim is to: renovate to sell.

What is the Most Valuable/ Well-paying Renovation?

If you own a home needing renovations for sale, what do you think would be the first thing you would choose to renovate? Think as a buyer and ask yourself again!

When it comes to renovations, the two most valuable renovations are the bathroom and kitchen renovations. These are the two major functional areas of the house that usually seals the deal with the buyers. Spending on these two renovations is extremely necessary. If you can afford to have expensive materials and fixtures, you may go for it, but choosing materials that fit well in your budget and add a nice look to your bathrooms and kitchen suffice the need. The key is to make them look brighter, neater and functional.

Renovation - How to Begin the Process? How to Proceed?

How does the renovation process work? What are the things that one must keep in mind while planning a renovation? Where to begin a renovation?

These are the basic questions that arise once you decide to undertake the renovation projects for sale. Here is a step-by-step guide about how the renovation process should proceed.

Design and Ideas Collection

It all begins with the design and ideas to renovate your house, apartment or office space. For plenty of innovative and creative ideas, surfing Pinterest, and the likes is the best option. Make sure that the renovation idea you like is in accordance with the needs, theme and structure of the building.

Consultation

Discussing the renovation ideas with a professional consultant has its own perks. They tell you about the feasibility or the technical aspects of the renovation you are planning to do, budget optimizing ideas and suggestions about how to spend less and achieve an improved look of the building.

Property Analysis and Costing

Property analysis and costing is done by the professional renovators. Ranieri Building Group and experts let you know the comparative analysis of the market price of the houses and how renovation may help increase your profit. They also let you know which renovation ideas might work out and which may not. A complete costing analysis includes extensive calculation of the materials and labour required in the process.

Logistics

If you are hiring a professional renovator, you need not worry about the logistics, as the builders would take care of the rest. However, if you are planning to take up the responsibility yourself, you need to plan the logistics too. Where to get the materials from? How to transport them to your site? Where to get the labor from? Also, do not forget to include all the travel and procurement costs in your budgst.

Work with the owner’s cooperation

Working on renovation projects is not a single man’s job. Especially if you are living in an apartment or a rented accommodation, you must work with the accord of the owner (or all owners) of the property. Usually there is an Owner’s Corporation in every apartment building or a community. Get your renovation approved by them before you start.

Legal Aspects of Home Renovations

There may be certain laws and regulations applicable to your property regarding the renovation of your house. You are liable to obey them. Know every legal aspect before you move on to a renovation project. State laws, community laws apply to homes in Sydney. Major renovations and structural renovations might require approval from a higher authority. Before you plan or execute a renovation, discuss the laws applicable to your property with our consultants.

Strata by Laws for Apartment Renovations

By-laws apply to common properties. Especially with the apartments, the four main walls, ceiling, roof and the floor are shared by two apartments. Foyers, driveways, staircases and other such areas are also a common property and renovating these areas has certain limitations. If you are planning a structural renovation, you probably need a by-law. The owner’s corporation in this case would hold a meeting and approve your renovations.

Know the Limitations of the Property

Properties have certain limitations. There might be a certain length of a wall that cannot be changed or a slant roof to secure the house against weather; a chimney that cannot be moved or any other structure that is there to serve a purpose. While you are planning a major/ structural renovation, make sure that the changes you will make do not obstruct the functionality, strength, and structure of your house.

Consider the Community

If you are living in an apartment or in a house with close neighbourhood, be kind to consider the surrounding community while you are renovating your property. The movement of machinery, labour and materials must not hinder, disturb, or affect your neighbours’ privacy. Be kind to inform your neighbours about the renovation you will have so they do not get disturbed by the noises and work going on in their neighbourhood.

Choose the Best Renovators!

Whether you are renovating apartments to sell or a house, the most important part is to choose a builder who is professional, and expert in his job. Choose the builders who have the capability and capacity to renovate a property and make it more profitable.

Ranieri Building Group is a group of talented builders, who are expert in their job. We provide consultation and building services to homeowners to help them boost their chances of better gains upon selling their property in Sydney. We offer:

  • Hassle free home renovations
  • Economic home improvement ideas
  • Risk-free investments in renovations
  • Quality services
  • Expert and reliable resources