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“ONCE YOU
HAVE A BETTER
IDEA OF
WHAT YOUR
NEEDS ARE,
EMPLOY A
PROFESSIONAL
DESIGNER
TO HELP YOU
DRAW UP A
MASTER PLAN”
LESSONS TO BE LEARNT
TAKE YOUR TIME TO PERFECT THE DESIGN BEFORE EMPLOYING A CONTRACTOR
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One of the first lessons I was taught
about buying real estate, is to buy
the most affordable property in the
best suburb that you can afford.
Regardless of what you consider
to be the best area to invest in,
following this advice is crucial
in setting up the return on your
investment and making sure that your
family have access to good schools
and infrastructure.
The reality of following this advice
is that most people end up buying
an older and often slightly run-down
property that doesn’t quite meet their
needs, and might sometimes need
extensive renovations to suit their
lifestyle.
Aside from doing any urgent
maintenance, tidying up the garden
and giving the house a fresh coat
of paint, you should not rush into a
renovation project without doing your
homework properly. Construction
costs are high and it is important to
invest your renovation rands wisely.
The two most important tools in
deciding how to renovate your home,
are time, as well as professional
advice. Be patient and allow
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