Learn insider tips and tricks from the experts in property renovation, interior design, home styling and more – tactics which are proven to add value to your property. Remember the most critical factor here is property return-on-investment versus winning design awards. But make no mistake, aesthetics are important! And we show you which aesthetics are crucial to impacting your bottom line including a plethora of extensive property renovation, financial and structural tips along the way.
When you are renovating a home to sell and make a profit, one of the most important things that you must do is stick to your budget. Making sure that you are knowledgeable on all the best renovating tips can really help to make sure that you are getting the most value for your money. Below, you can read more about some of our top tips for renovation that will help you to maximise your profits and stay on your budget.
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When it comes to renovating a home, there are so many different options for you to pick and choose from that it can be difficult to know where to start and what is best for your budget, so you can sell for the most profit possible. Consider implementing these top tips below to really make the most out of your renovations.
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Many of us love a good DIY project, though few of us have ever had one go exactly to plan! It’s all well and good seeing the before and after pictures on Pinterest, but not all of those renovations go as smoothly as the websites would like you to believe. With our tried, true and tested courses, we’ll not only teach you the best DIY Reno Tips but also teach you the best way to best use your time, capital and effort to get the most ROI on your home!
There are a lot of projects that you can do yourself to improve kerb appeal, add colour, maximise storage and minimise clutter. There are other projects you should never attempt yourself! Here at Renovating for Profit, we have over 27 years’ experience and over 120 successful renovations; you’ll be hard pressed to find a problem we don’t know how to help you overcome!
It is important to remember that while some projects can be a wonderful candidate for a little DIY, there are others that require the services of a professional. For example, you should never attempt anything related to electrical work, plumbing or major structural changes. Leave that to the experts!
One of the main reasons you should take a course on property renovations is to avoid putting yourself in a dangerous situation! One of our biggest DIY renovation tips is to make sure you’re putting your health and safety first!
For example, how many of us have decided to do a bit of work with a sander and not added a box fan to the window to suck out the dust and improve ventilation? We might just open up the window, but by not adding that extra step of removing the dust from our home, we’re putting our lungs at risk.
There’s also the risk of undetected asbestos, which lurks in many homes built or renovated before the 1990s. It’s vital to know the dos and don’ts when you have asbestos present in a property that is being renovated.
Another big no-no is skipping the safety goggles. I know what you’re thinking, sometimes it’s going to be a quick, straightforward project – but that’s also what every person who has ever been admitted to the eye clinic with a DIY injury has thought as well.
Protecting your ears from the roar of a power tool will save you so much pain and frustration in the long run!
We pride ourselves in providing Australia with the best best renovations to increase value and courses on renovating and selling houses for profit, all focused on helping change lives by achieving financial freedom. If you’re interested in how to renovate a house, be sure to enrol in a course or reach out to us on our contact page.
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