Renovation hits and misses
Just the right fixings Getting the most from any renovation By Polly Nichols
At the moment it seems like homeowners need to do very little to increase the value of their home. Still, for those wanting to get the most they can when selling their home, there are some alterations and renovations that can make or break the bank.
It’s a hot house market right now. If you owned a stick in the mud last year, without doing anything, that same stick in the mud could be worth about 23 percent more than it did in March 2020.
Still, with winter at our doorstep, there’s usually a dip in house sales and many are anticipating the market to simmer down. If you know that your current home isn’t your forever home, the renovations you make now can affect what you can afford later. Simple jobs are fine and well like repainting a home’s interior with white or neutral paint. Also, swapping out personalised fixtures and the like before listing your home for sale can increase general appeal and prevent potential
Some DIY projects can save you money while others should be left to the professionals.
It’s a hot house market right now. If you owned a stick in the mud last year, without doing anything, that same stick in the mud could be worth about 23 percent more than it did in March 2020. confusion about what is or isn’t included in the sale when drawing up contracts.
or updating your bathroom and kitchen; of course, that’s only if they’re done properly.
Then there are bigger projects that are sure to increase your property’s value like adding a granny flat
Going in the red
The danger with DIYs is that homeowners can easily overlook
According to MBIE, there are a number of projects that don’t require consent The sorts of projects include:
• Single storey detached dwellings • Carports up to 40 square metres • Permanent outdoor fireplaces or ovens • Ground-floor verandas and porches up to 30 square metres.
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Although the projects don’t require consent, they often require the involvement of a chartered professional engineer or a licensed building practitioner. More information can be found on www.building.govt.nz.
