So hubby and I are looking at buying in the next 12 months. We sat down to discuss our options, finances, and he wants to try and plan for how much various renovations may cost and how long they would take...... with no actual property in sight yet......
There are so many variables, it isn't funny, from simply replacing the carpet, redoing bathrooms, painting, the list is endless.
Is there a shortcut to all this? Is there a website or a type of professional who can give ballpark times and figures off the top of their head?
I'm guessing most tradesmen and companies need specifics to be able to give even a sniff of a quote or estimate....
We aren't in the building industry and don't have any friends who are either, so we can't pick their brains.
Help
ETA - just found this link, a few years old, but it's a start I guess.... http://www.realestate.com.au/blog/renov ... irst-home/