Buying guide
Villa renovation guide: Update yours without losing its charm
Modern luxury + Character = Gold
1. Buy carefully
2. Work with an interior architect or architect
3. Get at least three super-detailed fixed price quotes
Auckland's central western suburbs are full of villas, from Ponsonby to Avondale.
4. Sort your finance early
5. Keep a 15% to 20% contingency fund
6. Choose a builder with specific experience
If your villa needs structural work, it doesn't come cheap.
7. Get consents and permits early + Check heritage requirements
8. Don’t skimp on the invisible stuff
9. Sort a place to live (for longer than you think neccesary).
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