Buying or building a rental property is a great investment. However, you need to think smart and plan ahead to avoid potential headaches and costly maintenance bills. Hiring expert bathroom, kitchen and home builders like Varli Building for your Gold Coast project is a good place to start.
We understand the rental market and offer top-quality materials, finishes and crafts to future-proof your rental property investment. Here are just a few ways we can assist you with this.
Choosing Quality Material for Durability
- Kitchens: Choose hardy work surfaces like granite or quartz. If these are too expensive, consider a good-quality laminate instead. Include splashbacks in tile or glass for easy cleaning and moisture resistance. Stainless steel fittings and fixtures have excellent durability.
- Bathrooms: Full-height tiling helps with waterproofing and is easier to clean and maintain. Good-quality shower screens are a must and hard-wearing taps and fittings will save money in the long run, with fewer repairs required.
- Flooring: Carpets can be challenging to keep clean and well-maintained. Instead, opt for more resilient flooring options, such as vinyl, porcelain tiles or newer hybrid flooring. These will last longer, even in high-traffic areas, and are easy to keep clean.
- Paint and Walls: Choose a washable, durable paint finish. Consider semi-gloss finishes in high-traffic areas like entranceways, passages and kitchens. Dado rails and panelling are other popular ways of protecting the lower parts of walls from scuffs and chips.
- Windows and Doors: Aluminium and uPVC require very little maintenance and provide a good seal, resulting in good energy efficiency and lower utility bills.
Investing in Long-Term Utilities Savings
- Plumbing and Electrical: When building new, install high-quality items like pipes, taps, fittings and fixtures for trouble-free use for years to come. When doing renovations, upgrade outdated systems and materials to prevent the need for ongoing repairs.
- Lighting: LED lighting is the most energy-efficient. Replace all light fittings with this cost-cutting option.
Long-lasting Outdoor Spaces
- Landscaping: Artificial lawns, hardy indigenous plants and paving are simple solutions to gardening expenses. They are easier for tenants to keep neat and tidy and will lower your maintenance costs.
- Decks: Composite decking is a popular, cost-effective and durable option.
- Paving: Select large-format pavers that can withstand traffic and weathering and require almost no maintenance.
- Fencing: Sturdy, low-maintenance fencing materials like Colorbond, ClearVu or composites offer lasting durability and long-term cost savings.
Contact Varli Building, your trusted builders on the Gold Coast, for more ideas on how to future-proof your rental property. We are your go-to builders for new builds, renovations and bathroom and kitchen upgrades.