Check out the local advertisers in this special home renovation feature to find out how they can help improve your home and bring your ideas to life.
Canberra Granny Flat Builders boost return on ACT properties
The number one addition yielding the highest return on a property is the addition of a Second Residence, says Canberra Granny Flat Builders. The local company has built 250 custom-design projects to date and have helped over 250 families in Canberra.
Nick Constable started the business six years ago as a licensed builder with 20 years’ experience in the industry. He saw the value in merging the entire process of building a second residence into one place for maximum efficiency.
“When we design for a client it comes with a fixed price quality agreement every time,” says Client Service Manager, Frank Walmsley.
“It’s a lifetime guarantee of the work that we do, and we manage the entire process from designing, planning approvals, interior design, and then building and completion.”
Canberra Granny Flat Builders also provides a free planning report, to let you know what’s possible on your block.
“We manage the entire process with our staff of 20 strong,” says Frank.
“We’re a premium builder. All of our designs are either double or triple glazed windows. They have higher ceilings than your average granny flat and have an energy efficiency rating of seven stars.
“Also, our clients have an unlimited scope for personalisation and customisation.”
Whether you are an owner/occupier, looking to build a secondary residence for yourself or your family, or an investor seeking to build a rental or Airbnb, Canberra Granny Flat Builders has the experience to help you reach your ultimate goal.
“Owner-occupiers are generally accommodating extended family, like grandparents, coming to live on their property, or family members with special needs,” says Frank. “We customise their designs for any special need requirements.
“Meanwhile, investors are typically looking to generate about 15 to 25 per cent returns on their initial investment.
“We have consistently seen that people are getting 15 to 25 per cent more with the addition of our builds.”
“At all stages, CGFB were responsive to questions, provided as much information as we required, and most importantly to us, allowed us full control over building choices. As a result, the flat is exactly what we wanted and built to a high standard, down to the most minute details.”
– Colin
“We’re very grateful that lot of customers go on to refer their friends and family to our business,” says Frank.
“We have a very narrow focus working here within the ACT. We specialise in meeting all the planning and building compliance requirements that are unique to Canberra.”
From the end of this month, 30 April, Canberra Granny Flat Builders will showcase four display homes across Canberra – in Page, Watson, Isabella Plains, and Chisholm.
“We really hope that Canberrans will come and check them out, because they will not find a better financial or emotional return than building a secondary residence on their block.
“With the current housing crisis, Canberrans who are in a position to give back to their friends and family that are struggling can’t do it any better than building a world-class quality home for them on their property.”
To check out walk-through videos, testimonials, and hundreds of world-class granny flat designs, visit canberragrannyflatbuilders.com.au
Escape the grip of soaring gas prices: Switch to energy efficient air conditioning systems
When your Renovation Matters, call the experts
Renovation Matters director Kim has been renovating for as long as she can remember, both overseas and here in Australia, and feels fortunate to have made her passion for renovating from a hobby into a successful business.
She has been operating in the Canberra region for six years and takes pride in providing a boutique service to her clients. With over 45 renovations under her belt, Kim and her team of reliable and skilled trades have got the experience and know-how to transform homes strategically, to ensure you get the maximum profit when selling your home or to improve the functionality and enjoyment of your home if you are choosing to renovate to stay or rent out your property.
Renovation Matters can help with all areas of internal and external renovations, repairs or maintenance, as well as extensions and new builds – nothing is too small or too big! Kim and her team strive to help their clients in all areas of their home and thrive on this specialised service. They work with their clients and specialist trades to make the renovation experience as stress-free as possible.
Kim personalises her service to allow her clients to turn their vision into a reality, while offering market knowledge to ensure maximum profit. Kim and her team help their clients through the entire renovation process, offering both advice and expertise to ensure you get the most out of your renovation.
Kim is compassionate and empathetic with her client’s situation and offers a boutique turnkey service which takes all the stress/heartache out of the renovations/selling of your home.
If you are struggling with the interest rate hikes and need help to sell your home to reduce your mortgage payments, we can also help by making sure you present and repair/renovate where required to maximise your sale price. We can also fund all costs until settlement.
Renovation Matters takes a holistic approach to property repairs, maintenance, renovations, and preparation for sale. Kim and her team can project manage and coordinate with their clients every step of the way:
Repairs
- Coordinate and arrange property repairs
- Cost control and project funding
- Management of trades people
- Access coordination with trades and occupants/agents
- Sourcing of materials
- Quality control
- Communication over the project
Renovation
- Project management of the renovation
- Design changes
- Sourcing of materials
- Management of trades people
- Oversight of quality and finish
- Tight time management of project
- Cost control and project funding
- Assistance with decluttering
- Assistance with moving, including packing and removalists
Project management
- Investment preparation (if renovating to rent)
- Work with your agent through the sales process and help you choose the right agent for you
- Styling
- Quoting for maximum return
- Property photography
Their service doesn’t stop when the work does. Renovation Matters’ team of experts can continue to care for their client’s home right through to settlement, ensuring a smooth sales transition if required.
To find out how Renovation Matters can work for you, call Kim on 0427 696 662.
Delta Air Conditioning & Heating
Escape the grip of soaring gas prices: Switch to energy efficient air conditioning systems
The cold Canberra winters have always necessitated an effective heating system for the residents. For decades, gas heating was the go-to solution, but with the current economic climate, the cost of living has skyrocketed. Gas prices continue to surge, making it more expensive to keep our homes warm and comfortable. Additionally, rising interest rates and inflation have further tightened the financial noose on Canberra families. Delta Air Conditioning and Heating is here to help you break free from the financial burden of old gas heating systems.
Delta Air Conditioning and Heating has been serving Canberra for over 50 years. As an award-winning, local Daikin Specialist Dealer, Delta provides energy-efficient solutions that not only reduce heating costs but also create a comfortable living environment.
Don’t let rising gas prices and the cost of living dictate your comfort. Reverse cycle air conditioners are a great alternative to traditional gas heating. By switching to a reverse cycle air conditioner, you can save significantly on your energy bills while reducing your carbon footprint. These units use electricity to efficiently heat and cool your home, making them ideal for Canberra’s fluctuating temperatures. And if you have solar panels on your roof, you can maximise your savings by harnessing solar power to operate your air conditioner.
Paul Oxford from Delta Air Conditioning and Heating says, “We understand the emotional toll that financial stress can have on families. We’re here to help Canberrans make the switch to a more energy-efficient heating solution. Our expert team will ensure that your transition to a reverse cycle air conditioner is smooth and hassle-free.”
“We are also a part of the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme. Canberrans can take advantage of the Brighte scheme through Delta,” Paul says.
The ACT Sustainable Household Scheme allows homeowners to take on zero-interest loans to help with the cost of energy-efficient air conditioners.
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Renovating or building? Journey Home Interiors can help
Journey Home Interiors: For stress-free projects and timeless results.
You dream of a home that inspires you to live beautifully and stress-free, but the journey there … well, renovating or building a home includes a mountain of tasks, details, and high-ticket decisions. Without a design plan, your initial excitement can quickly turn into decision paralysis, overwhelm, and so-so results that don’t match your expectations.
Together, we can help you get on track early in your renovation or new home construction (and get realistic “apples-to-apples” quotes from your builder) and proceed with confidence and results.
If your builder needed your materials selections yesterday; if you want feedback on your ideas; if you would love an expert to design and keep a watchful eye on your whole project for you – at Journey Home Interiors we can help. Choose your path, take action with confidence, and get ready for timeless spaces and years of beautiful living. We can’t wait to meet you.
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Shop 8, Manuka Village, 33 Bougainville St, Griffith ACT
Specialised Bathrooms offers quality renovations for your home
If there is one thing that any family home can benefit from, it’s an extra bathroom or one that’s ideally designed to suit your needs.
Canberra builder Chris, of Specialised Bathrooms, brings two decades of industry experience to your next bathroom renovation.
Whether you are fully renovating your dream ensuite or adding a new bathroom, Chris brings quality tradesmanship to his speciality room of the house.
His friendly service means keeping you involved in the design stage, then you can sit back, relax, and have your new bathroom in three to four weeks.
Despite being a smaller area, bathrooms tend to require the most expertise – and a keen eye – to ensure quality workmanship that will last a lifetime.
From tiles to texture, plumbing to fixtures, there are countless details that can go into personalising a bathroom to suit your taste and lifestyle.
Chris shares his top two tips when taking on a bathroom reno:
1. “Planning for unforeseen costs is very important. Particularly with renovations, it’s the things you can’t see that you want to leave a margin for. Often these things pop up during the demolition stage, like pre-existing damage to pipes, and, in Canberra’s older houses, asbestos. Planning for these unforeseen things is one of the main reasons why it’s a good idea to have an expert on board.”
2. “It’s also important to understand extent of design choices available. Everyone has their own budget that they’re working with. A lot of people want a big extravagant bathroom, without understanding the cost that involves. This is something to flag with your expert during the planning stage. We have years of experience catering to all budgets and can usually present an alternative that will suit you.”
Call Chris today on 0412 938 682 for an expert consultation.
