Browse Forums Increasing Home Value Re: basics of increasing home value 21May 20, 2008 8:24 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: basics of increasing home value 22May 20, 2008 8:36 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: basics of increasing home value 30Mar 08, 2009 2:25 pm Built the Atlantique 37 Mk2 with Carlisle Homes - WE'RE IN!! Building thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14413 ATLANTIQUE 37 MK2 PHOTOS THREAD - updated 22nd August '09 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22399 Re: 34May 07, 2009 8:18 pm Helyn Quote: And to keep the size 20 bonds undies off the line on that day! Oh, I so agree - underwear left hanging out in the garden - not a good look!! http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/nurselovescoffee/PlantaBraPink.jpg hahahah nice my blog- www.concretesoakwells.com.au Re: basics of increasing home value 35May 16, 2009 8:37 pm Adding value or Value adding? I’m trying to increase the value of my house while in the build stage. By this I mean, Why would you do stuff to your house after it was built (unless it’s an older home) in order to sell it. I feel if you put some thought into it you can do things to insure you have a better chance of getting a good price when the time comes. Eg. If there is 3 homes in the street for sale, similar age & price. What would get your home over the line? I think the following are great selling points: Air Con 9’ Ceilings or 8’6” Walk in Robes. Double Bedrooms or bigger then 3 X 3m. Alfresco. 900mm Oven. They tell me that a good kitchen is important and a Woman will go straight to the kitchen to check it out and the Man to the shed. I guess what I’m saying is look at the resale potential of a home before you build it not after. I would like to hear any comments on the above. As I think many people ignore this concept and over capitalize on things that don’t make a real difference. KW............ “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: basics of increasing home value 37May 16, 2009 9:24 pm King Willy here's some stuff that I'd think about when looking to buy...... Think about the kitchen, laundry and storage, storage and more storage. It can be added later, but built in, thought out storage rather than just a random free-standing cupboard will always add value. As silly as it sounds.... the layout. Can areas be closed off? Can kids/adults get to the toilet without going through the whole house? Is the laundry in a convenient usable place? Is the outdoor area easily accessibly... both physically and visually if there's small kids? Is the garage usable and accessible? Is it easy to get a mower/tools from the garage to the outdoor areas? I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: basics of increasing home value 38May 16, 2009 9:41 pm basics of increasing home value... Hmmm first impressions on every room , re-grout tiled areas, bleach or remove/replace silicon sealants in wet areas that have mould growing , then clean, then clean, then just to be sure, clean again If you need info to use acids to wash tiles, then don't use it, pool chlorine(sodium hypo) Heavy duty bleach, most likely will renew an old timber deck. also mould and moss don't like it 20ltr/$25+bottle deposit. no leaking taps, clean glass and mirrors burn some candles. have a small mirror(s) at the front door (word off evil spirits[*wash your mouth out Jonny*]) Pot 'o' soup on the stove @ 2.30 on a saturday is normal here so long as it isn't tongue or something :puke: Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: basics of increasing home value 39May 16, 2009 10:01 pm Quote: Air Con 9’ Ceilings or 8’6” Walk in Robes. Double Bedrooms or bigger then 3 X 3m. Alfresco. 900mm Oven. King Willy, specifically re the above suggestions - all in my opinion only of course. Aircon - yes, definetely - r/c ducted being most impressive, most expensive initially too of course High ceilings - me personally yes but judging from previous discussion on this forum, many people aren't bothered, not sure the initial expense will be gained in re-sale price. WIR's - in the main bedroom, yes but even there not essential - whereas BIR's of some sort, not neccesarily walk ins, are a plus, always see them mentioned in for sale ads. Larger bedrooms and/or liveing areas- yes, but will intial added cost be gained thru re-sale, not sure Alfresco - yes, well any sort of outdoor undercover liveing area be it alfresco or good quality pergola/verandah 900mm oven - I wouldn't of thought this would be a big selling point and I myself dislike free standing ovens so that would work against me as a buyer. of course, within reason, I think you should be first and foremost building the house for yourself, not trying to predict buyers wants for re-sale down the track - unless you are building an investment property Re: basics of increasing home value 40May 16, 2009 10:19 pm This is a great thread with lots of good advice. Our house is about to go on the market and so far we have done the following; * Had a plasterer in to repair any cracked cornices (I will do the paint touch-ups) * Had the whole facade and external concrete cleaned with high pressure cleaning. This cost $500 but was so worth it, he was here for 5 hours and the place looks like new. I only had to go around with a damp cloth to get the windows sparkling which saved spending more money on a window cleaner. * I had a gardener here to cut our feature "ball on a stick" trees out the front, he took all the cuttings away too which filled his trailer lol. * We have weeded the gardens, taken out any dead plants and replaced them. We did that a few months ago so now they are looking more established again. * Had some carpets dry cleaned to freshen them up. * Filled any holes and marks in the walls and touched up with paint. * Had a plummer out to replace some tap washers and fixed a leaking toilet. * Replaced the kitchen vegie sprayer tap that was broken. * We have decluttered and stored the excess furniture and nik naks tidily in the back shed (it's 13m x 6m). We have also sold on eBay things of value that we won't take to the new house and have taken the rest to the tip. * I have recently updated some of our furniture so now it all matches and is modern. I have put out some dried flowers in vases and photo frames but nothing too over the top. i have also removed some pictures from walls to keep it more minimal. * We have totally empied the garden shed and hosed it out. * Cleaned the oven and buffed up the sink. * Painted outside in a few places that needed it (eg a couple of downpipes, some of the render and pergola). * Cleaned the built-in BBQ's. * Repaired a broken wall light out the front. Still to do; * Remove leaves from the roof and gutters. * Hose off the pergola roof with bleach to remove dirt and mould. * Hose out the cats run and down the side of the house as it wasn't done with the rest for fear of scaring the cats!! * Give the place a thorough clean from top to bottom (I am doing this gradually each day). I also want to buy some subtle air fresheners to place around the house. I don't like coffee so I'm not too fond of that idea. And we have a bread maker but it's very overpowering and would make the house smell like a bakery I think we have it all covered, but I'd love to hear of any other suggestions though if I have forgotten anything. I can post a few pics of the house finished when the photographers have been through, if anyone wants to see? Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is… 3 27364 They make the room much easier to clean for one, reflect more light (if light colour tiles are used), and you dont end up with dust on the top edge of tiles (cause most… 3 9602 The last home I lived in didn't have a pool and when i went to sell it the agents were not happy, even telling me to put one in to sell the place. The agents weren't happy… 2 4246 |