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Seven Steps to Renovate for Wealth

Seven Steps to Renovate for Wealth

This E-book provides you with the many aspects to consider when you’re looking to buy and add value to your home.

Welcome to

Living Xtras

Hi my name is Anita Oze and I am your Property & Renovation Consultant. I’m your authority on how to buy, renovate or sell your property, no matter what stage you are at. Success when renovating is more than just the renovation itself. It’s about following the 7 Steps To Renovate For Wealth.

With 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, as a home owner, property investor and renovator, whether you’re ready to buy, renovate or looking to sell, if you don’t have the knowledge of where to start or what the next step is, then don’t risk doing it alone. There’s so much free information available and mixed messages in the market, but not specific to your needs. Let’s discuss what problems you have and get clarity on solutions specific to you, so you can take the next step. Let me support and guide you throughout the process.

Consult. Inspect. Connect.

My specialty is providing property renovation inspections for home owners, sellers and investors to assess the condition of the property and opportunity to add value with cosmetic renovations, including open home inspections for property buyers. Based on the Gold Coast, this can be done together in your property or walk through via video. If I can’t help you, I will try to connect you with a specialist who can. With integrity, honesty and empathy, I want you to move forward into a happier, healthier and wealthier future.

How do we get started? Tell me how I can best help you with what you are wanting to achieve, by booking in your complimentary 20 minute Outcome Call today.

Services

Consult

Consult

Do you want to learn how to buy, renovate, or sell, but don’t have the knowledge of where to start or what the next step is? Then don’t risk doing it alone. Let’s work together to help you get started!

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Inspect

Inspect

Do you need help to visualise what value add changes can be made to your property and estimated budget? Let’s work together to create simple and affordable solutions specific to your property!

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Connect

Connect

Are you looking for local services and trades to help you buy, manage or sell your home or investment property? Let’s work together to connect you with a team right for you!

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TESTIMONIALS

FAQs

Can I renovate on a budget?

Yes of course! Simple changes that adds the most value are
* Decluttering
* Paint – inside and outside in light and neutral colours
* New carpets and polish floor boards
* Repair before you replace
* Create a new room if possible
* Garden maintenance

How much should I spend on renovating?

For cosmetic renovations it is suggested to spend up to 10% of the current property value. For example $50,000 on a $500,000 property. Of this 10%, it would be ideally spread –
2-3% Kitchen
2-3% Bathroom
2-3% Other (paint, carpet, blinds etc)
2-3% Landscaping / Frontage

What is ROI?

ROI is an acronym for Return On Investment. It is calculated by dividing the equity created by the cost. For example a $9,000 profit divided by $3,000 in costs equals 3:1. To make any renovation worthwhile of your time and risk, you need a minimum ROI of 2:1 or more

When selling is property staging really worth it?

Yes I believe it is. Statistically properties that have been professionally staged will increase the estimated sales price of a vacant property by 7%-10% and sell 50% faster. Property staging incorporates styling, maintenance and marketing presentation of the property (photo & videos)

What’s the difference between an interior designer and a property stylist?

An interior designer creates cosmetic renovation design concepts, layouts and selected finishes for the home owners’ wants and needs. They often work with builders and trades to project manage the work.
A property stylist prepares a property for sale with an understanding of the current property market, design principles and the ideal buyer buyer in mind (not the vendor’s tastes)

When is the best time to sell?

Now! Most likely you will be selling and buying a property in the same “market”. So in a buyers market you may not attract a high offer, but likewise you have the opportunity to buy a better property at a discount. It’s all relative.
When contemplating days and seasons, different homes will present better when considering –
Weather
Light
Temperature
Garden