The three sisters who owned this unrenovated suburban house in Sydney’s west were caught in a bind and desperately needed my help. With Sydney house prices in freefall, and similarly unrenovated houses in this suburb failing to sell, they knew their best chance of securing a quick sale was to do a well-targeted renovation. However, they…
It’s an age old question … should your renovate your rental property now, or wait until it’s time to sell? The answer is always renovate NOW! Whether your investment is a 4 bedroom house, tiny studio or a solid two bedroom apartment like the project I tackled recently, there’s no time like the present to…
I get it … renovating can be scary! And the room most renovators are reticent to tackle is one of the most expensive … the bathroom. But it’s also one of the top two rooms to add value and instant equity to your property! Just like the kitchen, a stylish renovated bathroom is what buyers and renters…
TEN percent of your property value is my golden rule for cosmetic renovation budgets. But sometimes, you need far less to make a BIG profit! With this project, I helped homeowner Michelle, who had lived in her home for almost 30 years. Still with a mortgage and on a limited income, she was finding it…
Apartment renos can be tricky … and the smaller the space, the cleverer you have to be. Getting Amy and Cary’s 40 square metre 1 bedder ready for sale was a challenge. They were bursting at the seams – from the moment you entered the front door, to the cluttered bathroom, and everything in between. With…
Homeowner Jen bought her apartment in Gladesville NSW, quite a few years ago. Until now, the apartment has remained mostly the same as the day she moved in. Built in the 1970’s, Jen has been wanting to renovate for some time to change her home from an outdated piece of real estate, to a fresh and modern apartment…
If 100 home renovations were a birthday, Cherie Barber, aka the Renovation Queen™ would be receiving a letter from the Queen. In the 90’s Cherie never knew she’d become Australia’s favourite renovator but she has done that by flipping houses for a profit and not being afraid to teach other people how to as well.…
Homeowner, Lauren purchased this unrenovated two bedroom apartment approximately eight years ago. She lived in it for a number of years before deciding to relocate elsewhere to a house with more space. Since moving out, Lauren’s also had a stream of tenants moving in and out. With her latest round of tenants gone, she’s decided…
Bondi buddies, Gavin and Tracy have bought in Blacktown, in Sydney’s west, to get their foot on the property ladder. With Cherie’s help all is going well until their neighbour throws a spanner in the works. They learn he’s decided to put in a new fence that goes against their modern scheme. Then to make matters…