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8 mistakes people make during their home renovation in Vancouver

1 06, 2018

8 mistakes people make during their home renovation in Vancouver

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-05-22T11:47:22-07:00June 1st, 2018|Renovation Tips|

Here at Flipside Homes, we see and hear about a whole range of mistakes people have made with previous home renovations. In fact, we’re often brought in to fix these mistakes! Every time that happens, we talk about how great it would be if people knew the most common mistakes – and how to avoid them. So we have put that list together for you! The 8 most common mistakes people make during their home renovation in Vancouver 1. Not having clear priorities Before starting your home renovation in Vancouver, you want to make sure you have clear priorities. Without these priorities, it can be easy to get swept away in the excitement of the renovation, losing your focus… and maybe not finishing the work you originally intended to have done. For the best result, check in about your priorities

Should you renovate your Vancouver income property?

6 04, 2018

Should you renovate your Vancouver income property?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-03-23T08:52:17-07:00April 6th, 2018|Investment Properties|

It is not hard to see the benefits of a Vancouver income property. It's common knowledge around the Lower Mainland that there is always plenty of money to be made in income properties. Yet, it can be hard to know when to put cash into your income property, and when to renovate it. The benefits of renovating your Vancouver income property Renovating your Vancouver income property has an immediate, noticeable financial impact. Renovations will increase the perceived value of the property, allowing you to charge a higher rent to reflect the upgrades you have made. A renovation also helps keep long-term tenants happy, especially if the upgrades are ones they have been asking for. For those between tenants, a renovation can make the space appear fresh, drawing new people in. Remember that renovations are not all or nothing, so

Planning a Vancouver home renovation – how to set a budget

16 03, 2018

Planning a Vancouver home renovation – how to set a budget

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-03-20T13:37:30-07:00March 16th, 2018|Renovation Tips|

Planning a Vancouver home renovation can be exciting. You get to chose your inspiration, style and materials. When making all these choices, it can be easy to find yourself spending more than you expected – or wanted – to. That is why it is important to set a budget for your Vancouver home renovation. But how do you set a budget for your Vancouver home renovation – and stick to it? 1. Have a goal in mind What’s the purpose of your Vancouver home renovation? Making your home more family-friendly? Adding to its resale value? Flipping it? While these options are not mutually exclusive, you want to make sure you have one primary goal in mind for any renovation. That way, when you are trying to figure out where to splurge and where to save, you can decide how to

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