{"id":7204,"date":"2017-11-24T02:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T02:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/why-australians-really-renovate-decorate\/"},"modified":"2019-10-27T13:16:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-27T13:16:36","slug":"why-australians-really-renovate-decorate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/why-australians-really-renovate-decorate\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Australians really renovate & decorate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Over half, in fact, 55% of Australians who renovate or decorate their homes are looking to add value to their properties, according to\u00a0realestate.com.au\u2019s latest Consumer Intentions Study.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Around\u00a045% of those surveyed believe their decorating and renovating efforts will increase the value of their property by between $20,000 and $100,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

The September survey also indicated that the most common areas people planned to decorate or renovate were the bathroom, kitchen or outdoor entertaining areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About 54% of the\u00a01107 Australians surveyed\u00a0were simply looking to maintain and update their properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to start with renovating to sell?<\/h2>\n

While TV shows like\u00a0The Block<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0Love It or List It<\/em>\u00a0make renovating properties for profit look easy, which areas of a home should an owner tackle first?<\/span><\/p>\n

Doing up the bathroom or kitchen is a good place to start says the Reno Chick\u2018s\u00a0<\/i>Cathy Morrissey.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost certainly the bathroom and kitchen are key areas to focus on, as long as they are renovated within budget,\u201d she says. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, the homeowner must know their numbers on their house so that they don\u2019t over capitalise by spending too much money.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving the outdoor area is definitely important when selling a property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSpending some well-earned cash on your front yard has been known to bring upwards of $20,000 just by making some simple and low-cost improvements,\u201d says Morrissey.<\/p>\n

\u201cClean down all paths and driveways with a gurney. Use paving paint<\/a> to create a fresh, new look without having to spend too much money. A good garden layout with a well maintained lawn will give potential buyers the best possible first impression.\u201d<\/p>\n

However on the whole, when renovating to sell, Morrissey advises against focusing on just one particular area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI wouldn\u2019t heavily focus on just one area. I\u2019ve bought half-finished homes for under value because a home is valued on the entire home, not just one part,\u201d she says. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople pick out faults, that\u2019s how we talk down a price of a home. So if you only attend to just one part of the house you run the risk of actually losing money.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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A good paint job can make all the difference. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Easy fixes when renovating to sell<\/h2>\n

Many homeowners overlook repairs. Tackling repairs is actually one of the easiest and most affordable ways to ensure your home is ready for sale.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy far the biggest problem I see, is unresolved repairs,\u201d says Morrissey.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis seems like a logical step and yet it is very often the one thing people overlook. So fix that broken tile; mend the fence; attend to that dripping tap!\u201d<\/p>\n

Likewise, a good paint job can update a tired looking property.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is nothing like a good quality paint job to appeal to even the most discerning buyers,\u201d says Morrissey.<\/p>\n

\u201cPaint is the best cosmetic improvement you will make.\u201d<\/p>\n

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