Selling Houses Australia S15 Ep 3: Redland Bay, Qld

The remaining budget was used to create a fast and cost-effective update by painting all rooms.  Wattyl I.D. Advanced ultra low VOC paint was used throughout the interiors, while Wattyl Solagard, in a low sheen finish, was used on exterior surfaces.  A series of fresh, crisp whites was used – Wattyl Strauss White on all interior areas, apart from Wattyl Planet Mod on bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 and Wattyl Beaufort on bedroom 4.  All trims were finished in Wattyl Aqua Trim Water Based Enamel in Abstract White with ceilings in Wattyl I.D. Advanced Ceiling Flat. 

Dennis, realising the importance in Queensland of an outdoor entertaining area, went to work on the front section of the garden by freshening up the decking area with a new coat of paint – Wattyl Solagard low sheen White.  He then created an outdoor kitchen, tiling the splashback for the new BBQ and adding a ‘fridge.  The layout of the balcony ensures an excellent connection between the outdoors and the interiors. 

To the rear of the house, the balcony was replaced and a path round to the entertaining area at the front was created using large concrete stepping stones – a quick and cost-effective solution.  New plants and outdoor furniture were added to the space to complete the look.   

The bottom of the garden was tidied up and old stumps removed, thus leaving a blank, and inviting, canvas to inspire the new owners. 

Street appeal is an important factor when selling a home, so the front driveway was sprayed, in order to update the old, stencilled terracotta, with a product that will resist the red dirt and require lower maintenance. 

The mess and clutter of the front garden was removed, along with the boardwalk from the side of the house.  By cutting back the hedge and removing some of the large, old shrubs and replacing with new plants and turf, the area was transformed into a much more inviting space.  

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