Before and after Reno valuation

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  1. Ko Ko Naing

    Ko Ko Naing Well-Known Member

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    Hi,
    How do you estimate post-Reno valuation to see whether a Reno would give a significant valuation to your PPOR? I'm looking at upgrading my kitchen to with mid-range appliances and a Caesar stone bench top. Existing appliances are still functional, but they are very old ones.

    People say for every $1 spent, we should aim at $2 return for renos. So I'm just not sure how I can estimate the post-Reno valuation.

    Any opinion is welcome. Cheers!
     
  2. bob shovel

    bob shovel Well-Known Member

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    Jump on re.com.au find where your house currently sits with other like ( same no bed and bath rooms etc) properties, then search again for properties with the things you'd like to reno, new/ish kitchen bathroom etc. you'll get a feel where it sits post reno.
    You need to compare apples with apples, so find As similar as possible properties. Depending where you are you may need to search neighbouring suburbs, but also factor in +/- $x,000 if the suburbs differ.

    Don't worry about medians just stick to currently for sale. Or recently sold properties but there may be vendor discounting to factor in to.

    You should be able to get a feel for process once you do that.

    Or just get the local real estate to come around and they'll tell you where you sit and tell them you want to do a reno then sell and if it's worth it. They'll have all the recent sales for you to compare if they come prepared
     
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  3. Ko Ko Naing

    Ko Ko Naing Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, @bob shovel

    I am looking at bank valuation to refinance and get the equity out of it. So no buyer's emotion can be accounted for. :)

    Do the valuers really look at the value difference between a good kitchen vs. a great kitchen? Also, an outdated appliances vs. European-made stainless steel ones?
     
  4. bob shovel

    bob shovel Well-Known Member

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    wont make a HUGE difference but depends overall on what you've done.

    Comparing recent sales will give you the best idea and that is how they compare and work out price too.
    its a bit tick a box eg: kicthen- poor, average, high end
    a 5k oven vs a 2k one wont add an extra 3k to your val