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Second Storey Additions and Home Renovations Gain Popularity in Perth

Announcement posted by Next Level Extensions 25 Mar 2015

Local home renovation specialist reveals why so many home renovations and second storey additions are taking the place of new homes in Perth.
Perth, WA, 25 March 2015 - For the homeowner who needs more living space, the process can be arduous. Traditionally, the way to get more living space is to move into a larger home. That involves listing and selling their current home, buying a new home and finalising both transactions in a way that allows them to move straight from one home to the other.

There is also the process of actually moving, which is a much more daunting task. The family has to pack all of their belongings and thoroughly clean the old home. In addition, they have to perform cosmetic changes such as landscaping and a new coat of paint to make their old home sell faster and demand a higher market price.

Then, there are the more personal aspects. Children have to change schools and say goodbye to friends. Adults have to say goodbye to their neighbours, too. Accounts such as water, gas and electricity have to be closed on one home and opened on another.

There are a lot of expenses involved, too. Most families hire professional movers. They usually end up staying in a hotel for a day or two during the transition. There are tax duty fees on the new home and a real estate broker’s commission on the old home. It can cost money to end one mortgage early and more to procure another one: this “double dip” may not be a lot, but it is an added expense.

The time, money and inconvenience add up to so much that many dissatisfied homeowners stay in their homes and do nothing to alleviate their discomfort.

Second Storey Additions

Second storey additions combined with home renovations are becoming popular solutions for a growing number of homeowners in the Perth area. They allow families to enjoy more living space but without the inconvenience of buying, selling and moving. Usually, the value added to a home is more than the cost of the addition and renovations.

The process goes like this: the second storey addition is built while the family continues to live in the original house. There is only minimal disruption to their lifestyle while the second storey is being built. Usually, the second storey is used for bedrooms and bathrooms. Then, a staircase is built to allow access between storeys.

When the second storey is finished, the renovation of the first floor begins. While some choose minimal renovation to the first floor, most take advantage of the chance to modernise their kitchen and other living space. Often, the kitchen, dining room and living room are combined into an open floor plan with a separate family room and an alfresco living area.

The end result is that the homeowner has a new, modern home with more living space on the site of their original home.

Next Level Extensions provides home renovations, second storey additions and home extensions. They have a combined 70 years experience in the home renovation industry. They feature award-winning home renovation designer Max Sardi. To learn more about them or to request a free consult with Mr Sardi, call 1300 948 094 or visit their website: http://www.nextlevelextensions.com.au/.