Golden rules of renovation

When thinking about renovating your home, there are a number of ‘golden rules’ that can help you achieve your goals.

• Know what you want. Take the time you need to explore the possibilities for your home and develop a firm plan. Begin with the fundamentals – what do you need and how do you want your ‘new’ home to look, feel and work for you and your family. Once you have a clear idea of the ‘big picture’, we can help you work out all the details.
• Set a realistic budget. Decide as early as possible how much money you want to spend – this allows you and your builder to focus on the work that is achievable within that budget. Experienced builders can provide sound cost advice and recommendations. Remember that your budget should cover everything that may arise from the renovation, including such items as new drapery, blinds, furniture and appliances.
• Plan for the long term. Thinking ahead avoids short-term renovations that may need to be redone in the future. Discuss your short- and long-term goals openly with your builder. Professional builders can conduct a thorough inspection of your home and offer suggestions for the most effective sequencing of work over a period of time.
• Don’t jeopardise the quality of your renovation by compromising on the quality of products or materials. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well, and that means using products that offer the right combination of performance, durability and aesthetics. Experienced builders can help you choose the best products within your budget.
• Don’t choose a builder on price alone. While it is always tempting to go for the lowest price, you need to consider the implications of doing so. Does the builder understand what’s involved in your project and have the necessary experience? Will the builder offer a warranty on the work? Will the builder still be in business if you need to call back?
• Protect yourself. Dealing with Vision TC Enterprise as an experienced builder is your greatest protection against an incompetent or unfinished job. A written term and conditions spells out the arrangements between us and describes your renovation in detail.

Be sure to use a professional you can trust. Vision TC Enterprise adhere to a strict code of conduct. To get the most out of your next project, contact us today.

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Renovation Tips

With rising interest rates and the jump in housing prices, it's not looking like an ideal time to move house by anyone's standards. But that doesn't meant that you can't live somewhere new it's just a matter of improving your current address until it feels like a different house.
Yes, we're talking renovation. Anything from slapping on some new tiles in the bathroom, to a second-floor extension.
Of course, there are good renovations, there are bad renovations and there is just plain over-capitalisation (putting way too much cash into the wrong kind of 'improvements' on a property that just won't net you any return). But how do you tell the difference?

While it's true that potential buyers judge the quality of a house by the kitchen and bathroom, it doesn't necessarily mean you will renovate those rooms and see a return. Plenty of buyers will pay the same amount of money for a house with no renovations to the kitchen and bathroom with the idea of renovating to their own tastes.

Top five tips for improving your home:
i. Let there be light: Whether you exchange windows for French doors or add skylights, light is vital in a welcoming home
ii. Keep it simple: There's no need to utilise every trend and tricky finish available
iii. Call in the experts: Paint colours can be difficult to get right. Interior designer are available  to help and can give your home the kind of fresh, new look that may have you falling in love with it all over again.
iv. Do it right: Don't assume that a cheap job won't show. Go for quality fixtures and fittings in bathrooms and kitchens. If your budget won't stretch, then stick to the mid-range never choose the cheapest taps, benches or handles.
v. Plan twice, renovate once: Jumping in to a renovation is a mistake. People spend money replacing things they abhor (like the daggy old kitchen) rather than rooms that will really improve the value of the house. Failing to plan and work out what you really want also means you tend to overspend.