How To Add Value To Your Strata Property [Video]

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177 – Bernadette Speaks To James Burgin About A Little Known Way To Add Value To Your Strata Property

“Small hinges, swing big doors” is a great expression to describe the renovation we’re covering in this podcast. Bernadette talked to James Burgin, our marketing guru and one of our School of Renovation students, about how he added value to his strata property in Bondi.

James has done a few renovations in his lifetime, including one in Melbourne and another in Phoenix, Arizona, in the USA. He was also involved in our class project in Newcastle. So, he is no stranger to the world of renovating.

James’ apartment is in a strata building of six units. It was starting to show its age, and the street appeal was poor. To add value to his property, James realised that something had to be done about the dated common property. So, he undertook to upgrade the building on a tight budget.

The result is a 5-10% increase in the value of all the properties in the building and better relationships with everyone there. Listen as James shares his experiences in adding value to his strata property.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Intro
00:47 James Burgin’s background
03:02 How to improve street appeals
04:02 James Burgin’s reno project
08:08 What does James anticipate with returns in terms of value?
10:20 Strata development is a reasonable committment
15:02 Did James get any pushback on the special levy?
18:14 The scope of work in James reno.
25:04 The importance of emotional intelligence in renovating in a strata arrangement
28:28 Tips for anyone doing a renovation for profit.

The tools and resources that you provide Bernadette are just amazing, not just for a home. We were doing cosmetic plus your system, on the whole strata building, it was the same principles and I used the resources. It really did make it easy

James Burgin

Resources

Bunnings

https://www.bunnings.com.au/

Kmart

https://www.kmart.com.au/

Class Project

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/class-project/

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“Hands down best renovation podcast there is. There’s no scams or tricks here and Bernadette provides honest and practical advice that you can actually apply to your life. There’s also great insights into the property industry (not just renovating) and Bernadette’s simple approach gives you tools to mitigate risk and fuels confidence to start your own projects.”

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“If you need to break through any of your limitations to find the joy and success in renovation, Bernadette is your inspiration and advisor with decades of experience. Her down to earth, practical style of sharing what works and how to keep control of any renovating project is worth tuning in for - week after week. I have done a few renovations in the (distant) past and now feel motivated to go again, this time for a change of pace and new horizons. This podcast shows the way. Thanks Bernadette, James Burgin”

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177 – Bernadette Speaks To James Burgin About A Little Known Way To Add Value To Your Strata Property

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