Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Oct 21, 2017 5:10 pm I'm currently in the settlement period of my first property. I'm purchasing it in a bad suburb, as an investment property. I've had a look at other similar places, and I think if rented out as is I would get approximately $265 pw (3bed, 1bath, freestanding single storey house on 650m^2). Once renovated I'd expect to get around $290-$300pw, so I don't want to overcapitalise. What I'm planning to do is: - completely new bathroom (toilet could be re-used). Currently melamine walls and floors, so would tile it. - paint the roof, gutters, exterior and interior completely, including ceilings (the current paint isn't too bad, just yellow) - sand and re-stain the floors - maybe add some ceiling fans bought off gumtree or something I plan on doing almost all of the work myself. I've never renovated, but am hoping this will be the first of many renovations, so I'd like to learn the skills. I haven't had a building and pest yet, but if there is asbestos needed to be removed behind the melamine bathroom, I'd get a professional in to do that. All other work I'm planning on doing myself. Can I legally waterproof the bathroom myself, or does that also need to be done by a professional? What would be your best estimate of the cost to do all of this? I plan on using cheap tiles and fittings, but might spend a few extra $$$ for better quality paint if it's worth it. I'm hoping to do all of this for under 10k. I've also been looking into painting the house with a spray gun. I've heard that is saves a tonne of time, but uses up far more paint than with rollers, and the paint job won't last as long either. Any other tips or tricks I haven't thought of would be greatly appreciated Re: First Time Renovation Costs 2Oct 26, 2017 7:30 am Depending how resourceful you are, it could be easily done for that money, if you don't need gold taps. Can anyone give me any onfo on New Homes WA? Good or bad, hopefully good just need to know if my choice was good or not? Thanks ❤️ 0 8933 A quick update, we didn't have site start before Easter. Summit can't seem to give me a day when they are scheduled to begin, so I'm left with a vague "within 10-20… 4 26738 Hello Josh, This is Irving from PRIMA, we are a manufacturer of the staircase, railings, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors from China. If you have requirement to purchase… 0 5419 |