For the last few years my sister and I have owned an investment property in Balwyn, it’s a great little unit in a fantastic location.

When our property manager informed us our last, unreliable tenant had moved out we decided it was time to update the property.

Initially we were just going to do the bathroom and started getting some initial quotes. I was feeling lost, I didn’t want to do any of the work myself, but I wanted it to be done well and to a high standard. I first heard of Property Revive when someone contacted me via my Instagram page recommending their services. From my first phone call with Felicity I knew it was going to be a great match. Felicity’s company Property Revive specialises I’m updating investment properties, either for better rental return/tenants or prepping for sale.

We first met at the property to walk through and see what needed updating.

We decided to not only completely redo the bathroom, but the entire property! This included new flooring throughout, fresh paint throughout, new blinds, light fittings, as well as putting in some new appliances and a general tidy up.

To be honest from there I just let Felicity and her team do their thing. With two small kids and living on the other side of town the last thing I wanted to do was to constantly be worrying about the property.

The update took approximately 4 weeks (it was done over Christmas/New Year) and the results blew me away!

To begin with here is the bathroom BEFORE: 

And the bathroom AFTER:

In the bathroom Felicity completely gutted it as there was water damage and the floor needed to be replaced.

The master bedroom before:

And the master bedroom AFTER:

Here Felicity remover the carpet, revealing these gorgeous floorboards which she stained and polished using a matt, water based finish with a chocolate direct stain.

The kitchen BEFORE:

The kitchen AFTER:

Here Felicity replaced the floor, painted and did a general tidy up. We replaced the dishwasher.

Entry way BEFORE:

And AFTER:

Finally the lounge room.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

So much lighter and brighter.

The project was completed to an extremely high standard and came in nearly $2000 under budget. The property was previously rented out before renovation for $370 per week and is now on the market for $460-$480 per week.

Felicity and her team at PROPERTY REVIVE can also work out a depreciation schedule for you so it makes claiming back the works at tax time very easy.

I’m so glad I found Felicity and her team at PROPERTY REVIVE. I would highly recommend her services. To get in contact with Felicity click HERE

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