Hey everyone,
Quick question, I am looking to do a renovation on a 2 bed unit that I bought 12 months ago. I would like the kitchen and bathroom to be updated, however the property is 8 hours drive away.
How do you guys organise a renovation when you can’t be there at the time?
Cheers.
Hey everyone,
Quick question, I am looking to do a renovation on a 2 bed unit that I bought 12 months ago. I would like the kitchen and bathroom to be updated, however the property is 8 hours drive away.
How do you guys organise a renovation when you can’t be there at the time?
Cheers.
Hi there, we do all reno’s ourselves, but if that was me – I would go up there for a weekend and organise 3 builder quotes (small builder in the area). Alternatively, get 3 kitchen blokes and plumbers to give you a quote. Assume you will have no planning issues as its internal.
Cheers, Ivan
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Hi Luke
Some property managers will coordinate the work. Do you have a good one with reliable/good contacts?
Usually they are paid a percentage of the costs for their effort.
Cheers
Jamie
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Thanks Jamie I didn’t know they did that. I will give them a call tomorrow.
Would you know a ball park percentage of what they charge? Just so I know if the one they give me is reasonable?
Thanks
Are you able to take a week off to be there – do some of the basic work yourself to save some money.
Otherwise, like Jamie suggested – see if your PM can do it or just manage it yourself from afar and get the PM to inspect the work done to ensure it’s up to scratch before paying the final bill.
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Would you know a ball park percentage of what they charge? Just so I know if the one they give me is reasonable?
Thanks
Hey Luke
No probs.
I’m not sure how much they’d charge – though I do recall a thread on this forum recently where someone mentioned it. You might be able to find it.
Cheers
Jamie
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Don’t forget to be as detailed as possible. The more detailed you are the less chance there will be of the trades involved having questions, which = either delays, guesses or assumptions.
It’s much better to put the time into writing accurate scopes of works and sketching detailed plans (including things like towel rail/toilet roll holder heights/locations) than picking up on things after completion. One person may have different “common sense” location/height etc, compared to the next persons “common sense”.You can minimise any delays by making sure you’re available for phone calls at all times, just incase any questions arise whilst the work is being performed.
hi there
I take it as a given that you have a great property manager and that you trust them. RIGHT?
a great property manager will have trades that work for them on a contestant basis, get them to do the work for you
why would you want to take a week of work, loss of income, meals, accommodation, +++++
at the beginning, during and at the end of the project demand photos lots of photos
have faith in the people you employ but check up regularly videos are great as well
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Thanks.
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