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Which Vancouver home renovations get the best return on investment?

9 12, 2017

Which Vancouver home renovations get the best return on investment?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-12-15T19:32:31-08:00December 9th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

When you’re planning to renovate your home, resale value and the return on your renovation investment should always be a primary consideration for any homeowner. In short, the two best rooms to renovate are the kitchen and the bathroom. But even these rooms need to be planned and budgeted accordingly to make them a wise investment for your property. In order to get the most from every dollar you spend on your Vancouver home renovation, our renovations team created this guide to help you plan your remodel. Vancouver kitchen renovations Kitchens are the hearts of our homes. This is where families spend plenty of time, and the look, layout and features of a kitchen greatly affect our perception of the entire home. That’s why most experts agree that the kitchen is almost always a good investment for a renovation. In

Renovating an income property: How a project manager can help

2 12, 2017

Renovating an income property: How a project manager can help

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-03-15T18:00:59-07:00December 2nd, 2017|Investment Properties, Renovation Tips|

Budget is of utmost importance in an income property. That’s because an income property is a business – not a home – for the property owner. Whether you’ve purchased an income property recently, or a few years have passed and it’s time to renovate, renovating an income property should be executed differently than a home. In our experience, income property owners benefit greatly from the business-minded advice and experience of a renovation project manager during these times. Here is why. Your income property is a business You probably didn’t buy your income property just for fun – this is an investment that you expect to generate some healthy financial returns for your family. In Vancouver, investment property owners must run a tight ship – real estate prices are impossibly high, yet rents rarely cover your monthly costs. That’s why,

Home renovations Vancouver: 8 tips for a successful remodel

11 11, 2017

Home renovations Vancouver: 8 tips for a successful remodel

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-10-24T15:47:21-07:00November 11th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

It’s time to transform your space into an inviting, updated home that suits your family’s lifestyle with a home renovation. To get the most from your renovation, we compiled eight tips to make your project successful. Know when to DIY it There are some minor cosmetic renovations that you could do yourself: update the light fixtures, upgrade the hardware and fixtures in your kitchen and bathrooms, add a fresh coat of paint and install new window coverings. Simple changes like these are perfectly DIY-able! They’ll save you the cost of labour, can be done by almost anyone, and don’t take much time to complete. Know when NOT to DIY But knowing when not to DIY your renovation is just as important! Tasks that are more involved, potentially dangerous or frustrating for those who have limited experience are best left

Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation?

4 11, 2017

Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-10-24T13:44:41-07:00November 4th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

Many of our Vancouver home renovation clients don’t realize that their reno might require a building permit from the city where their home is located. Before planning your renovation, you may want to get familiar with the types of building permits that apply to renovations in your city. Applying for permits can be confusing and time-consuming for homeowners who haven’t been through the process, which is why we help with this aspect of a renovation. However, building permits add to the cost of a renovation and can affect the timeline. Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation? Here’s how to know. Renovation building permits for Greater Vancouver The City of Vancouver has easy-to-understand guidelines on their website for people to know whether they need a permit for their renovation. In general, you need a permit for:

What to expect during your home renovation in Vancouver

19 10, 2017

What to expect during your home renovation in Vancouver

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-07-24T08:31:25-07:00October 19th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

There’s nothing more exciting than the anticipation of your home renovation Vancouver! But do you really know what to expect from the process? On the bright side, working with a renovation project manager makes your reno much less stress free than trying to do it yourself, but it’s always best to expect the unexpected. So with that said, he’s what you can expect during your home renovation in Vancouver. You’ll talk to your renovation project manager more than your spouse There’s one point person you’ll speak to on a daily – and sometimes several times daily – basis: your renovation project manager. Since the project manager takes care of helping with the renovation design, the renovation plan, the timeline, the budget, hiring the trades for the work and ultimately coordinating every aspect of your renovation, we will be getting to