Saturday, June 05, 2010

How to Renovate a House for Investment

Before starting to renovate a newly bought house for investment, it is better to seek the advice of experts in this field, an architect and an interior decorator; to minimize mistakes that might be committed.

The additional fee of an architect, to plan the renovation, is sometimes necessary and a good expense; especially if there will be major structural changes that are to be made on the house. The right size of beams and materials are determined thru professional computations. If the size is too small for the purpose, there is a risk of structural breakdown. And if the size is too large, this is an unnecessary additional expense that might considerably increase the cost of the renovation. Class of materials and furnishings must be in comformity of the type of house to be renovated. And these are accurately determined by a professional in the field.

Professionally designed layout of the floor plan of the structure is important. Upon renovation, outmoded floor plan must be upgraded to modern standard. Ventilation is another important factor when buying a house for investment. Inspection of plumbing and electrical installations must be a priority for safety purposes. Electrical wires and accessories must be upgraded to modern standard, to compensate for the additional electrical equipments and gadgets that are now being used.

Furnishing must also be upgraded to the latest trends and ways. It must conform to the style of the newly renovated house. Size, color and positions of furniture and appliances are important, so that they will blend with the house interiors. In this aspect, a professional interior decorator must be hired, if the budget allows.

The Architect and the Interior Decorator also know the value of balance for aesthetic value of the property. For those who have discriminating taste with respect to their houses, they can recognize whether a house is renovated and furnished professionally. And this type of buyer is not stingy when buying a house. So paying professional fees of experts is worth the expense.

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