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How we raised the value of this property beyond everyone's expectation

Paul Tobin Estate Agents

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

It
takes a clever property owner to realise that investing in their
property before going to market can see real dividends. It doesnt
matter what you think, your opinion does not count. We are tired of
listening to the same olde excuses. ah sure they are going to change the
Kitchen anyway, yes that may be true but they will offer less than the
cost of improving it. Lets weigh it up here! If you paint your house
with Magnolia versa painting your house with colours that are currently
trending then you are going to raise more eye brows, if you do the
things that potential buyers can live with for a longer period of time
then they will pay more. The subject property is a clear example of how
you can get the numbers through the door and encourage a bidding
process among interested parties. the brief is as follows:

Our advised market value before refurbishment was €165,000 (AMV)

Total spend was €38,500 ( tax deductable sum)

SEAI Grant obtained was region €2,500

Sold for €270,000

Work we carried out:

As there was no heating system we plumbed the house and
installed radiators in all rooms and a new A rated oil boiler with zoned
heating.
The floors and walls were pumped with insulation. (Snug as a Bug)
The attic was filled with insulation 300ml which is the required level to meet todays standards (Snug as a Bug)
Floors were restored, sanded and varnished by John Kelly flooring Tullamore.
The front of the house was plastered as the orginal pebble dash which was old and tired and kerb unappealing.
The roof tiles were primed and painted to freshen up the exterior of the property. (The Colour Yard)
The driveway was filled with decorative stone and kerbing, outside
lights were installed to include lamps on the entrance pilars.
The bathrooms were tiled and all sanitary ware was changed to medium
range products. You will never get an old bath to look new.
The internal and external was painted with refreshing colours, internally we used greys and externally we used neutral colours.
Light fittings were all replaced with low energy bulbs. (B&Q light fittings)
We knocked walls to add more light and we painted an existing
Kitchen units Gun Metal Grey which was way cheaper than replacing it
If you want to sell it, then clean it up.....

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rakhisharmadesigns
7 years ago
Fantastic sounds like an amazing idea !
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Paul Tobin Estate Agents
Original Author
7 years ago
A challenge to find resources outside Dublin, but we did it. The local tradesmen were great.
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Paul Tobin Estate Agents
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See the link to the property on the market, now Sale Agreed
Torris asti
3 years ago
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It
takes a clever property owner to realise that investing in their
property before going to market can see real dividends. It doesnt
matter what you think, your opinion does not count. We are tired of
listening to the same olde excuses. ah sure they are going to change the
Kitchen anyway, yes that may be true but they will offer less than the
cost of improving it. Tax consultant near me link site company Your Books On Time.

Lets weigh it up here! If you paint your house
with Magnolia versa painting your house with colours that are currently
trending then you are going to raise more eye brows, if you do the
things that potential buyers can live with for a longer period of time
then they will pay more. The subject property is a clear example of how
you can get the numbers through the door and encourage a bidding
process among interested parties. the brief is as follows:

Our advised market value before refurbishment was €165,000 (AMV)

Total spend was €38,500 ( tax deductable sum)

SEAI Grant obtained was region €2,500

Sold for €270,000

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