With a number of owners leaving their mark in the form of DIY renovations, this house had been left in
a state for many years. As the owners were looking to sell, they wanted to modernise the house to get
the best sale price possible. The existing linings had to be removed and Cain Built worked with the clients re-designing the layout of rooms to create functionality and maximise the spaces the house had to offer; 5 bedrooms, living and dining, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, internal access garage and a large rumpus. Adding selling power was the was the redevelopment of the unused rumpus area. With ideas of a man cave with a bar, Cain Built suggested
instead opting for a kitchenette to broaden the market appeal by giving potential buyers a number of options for use. With some clever re-modelling, a number of doors and internal walls were modified, allowing for isolation of this downstairs area from the rest of the house. With its own access via the garage, this space could be used as living room, home office, a self-sufficient guest wing or Granny flat. Cain Built also gave direction regarding the landscaping of the property. We advised them not to over capitalise on landscaping the property, as this could be quite polarising for buyers, which can affect their end sale price. The clients came to agree a good blank canvas is the best option, allowing the buyer to create their own ideal outdoor living space. When the house went to market, the clients were wrapped with the final sale price.

David Goldfinch
Mairangi Bay
Complete internal renovation and re-modelling of 5 bedroom family home.