Investor results

On Time. On Budget. Ready to Return.

A selection of investment property renovations managed by Kay across Melbourne — each one delivered to programme, within budget and ready to lease or list without delay.

Before

After

Kitchen RenovationToorak

Toorak Kitchen Transformation

Delivered on programme. Property listed within 5 days of handover.

$85,000

8 weeks

Project scope

Full kitchen gut and rebuild — custom cabinetry, stone benchtops, integrated appliances, new flooring and lighting.

Key challenge

Structural wall removal required engineer approval and careful coordination with council. Cabinetmaker lead times managed to prevent programme slippage.

Investor outcome

Completed on time and within budget. The open-plan kitchen lifted the property’s estimated sale value by $120,000 — a 41% return on the renovation spend.

"Kay managed everything flawlessly. We didn’t have to deal with a single tradesperson directly."
— Sarah & Tom, Toorak

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After

Full Home RenovationBrighton

Brighton Full Home Renovation

Delivered on programme. Tenanted at $200/week above pre-renovation rate.

$320,000

22 weeks

Project scope

Complete renovation of a 1970s investment property — kitchen, 3 bathrooms, flooring, painting, electrical and landscaping.

Key challenge

Asbestos removal and heritage overlay requirements added complexity. Kay managed both concurrently to avoid programme impact.

Investor outcome

Delivered on time and $60,000 under the first builder quote Kay helped the client reject. Tenanted within two weeks of handover at a rental yield that exceeded the investor’s target.

"We saved over $60,000 compared to the first builder quote Kay helped us reject."
— Michael & Lisa, Brighton

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After

Home ExtensionHawthorn

Hawthorn Home Extension

Delivered on programme. Sold at auction 3 weeks after handover.

$280,000

18 weeks

Project scope

Ground floor rear extension adding open plan kitchen, dining and living area with alfresco connection.

Key challenge

Complex planning permit process and tight site access. Kay managed the permit concurrently with design to avoid a 6-week delay.

Investor outcome

Completed on time and $40,000 under budget through competitive tendering. The extension added an estimated $380,000 to the property’s sale value.

"Kay’s budget planning saved us $40,000. Her builder relationships got us a better price."
— Jennifer & David, Hawthorn

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After

Bathroom RenovationSouth Yarra

South Yarra Bathroom Suite

Delivered on programme. Defect risk eliminated before settlement.

$45,000

5 weeks

Project scope

Master ensuite and main bathroom renovation — freestanding bath, floor-to-ceiling tiling, custom vanities.

Key challenge

Waterproofing non-compliance from a previous renovation required full strip-out. Kay identified this before works commenced, preventing a $80,000 post-settlement liability.

Investor outcome

Both bathrooms completed on time and to code. The investor avoided a major defect claim and achieved a premium rental rate on re-lease.

"Kay caught a waterproofing issue that would have cost us $80,000 to fix later. Invaluable."
— Rebecca T., South Yarra

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After

Outdoor LivingKew

Kew Outdoor Living Area

Delivered on programme. Rental yield increased by $250/week.

$95,000

10 weeks

Project scope

Alfresco entertaining area, deck, pergola, outdoor kitchen, landscaping and pool surrounds.

Key challenge

Sloped site required retaining walls and complex drainage. Permit secured concurrently with design to protect the programme.

Investor outcome

Completed on time and within budget. The outdoor area lifted the weekly rental rate by $250 — delivering full payback on the renovation spend within 7 years.

"The outdoor area Kay delivered is better than anything we’d seen in magazines."
— Andrew & Claire, Kew

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After

Kitchen RenovationRichmond

Richmond Kitchen & Living

Delivered on programme. Leased at first open for inspection.

$72,000

7 weeks

Project scope

Kitchen renovation with open plan reconfiguration, new flooring throughout ground floor.

Key challenge

Tight inner-city site with limited access for deliveries and waste removal. Trade sequencing managed to prevent delays from access constraints.

Investor outcome

Completed on time and within budget. The property leased at first inspection at a rate $180/week above the pre-renovation figure.

"Kay kept everything on schedule despite the access challenges. Brilliant result."
— James & Sophie, Richmond

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