Hi all
I'm gearing up to list my 2-bedroom apartment in Dublin 18 for sale. It's been a rental for the past decade and definitely shows its age, prompting me to consider some updates and repairs. Here's what I'm contemplating:
- Fixing the cracked bathroom tiles around the toilet, though matching them is a challenge. I don't know if it's worth replacing them all.
- Replacing missing patio tiles, but finding an exact match seems impossible. Replacing them all seems excess given I'm missing 6-8 of 200 tiles.
- Giving the entire place a fresh coat of paint.
- Sanding and either varnishing or painting the wooden window frames.
- Redoing several odd jobs. From a makeshift shower door solution to sagging suspended ceilings and protruding nails, there’s a bit to do.
- The cheap laminate floors are warped and there are small gaps but I don't think a replacement is worth the cost.
- Clearing out old furniture and paying for staging.
The bug issue is that the complex itself isn't in the best shape either, with a noticeable hole in the corridor ceiling and signs of previous water damage at one entrance. It seems like the building's condition might limit the impact of any improvements I make.
Originally, I figured spending around €5,000 would be reasonable, but just finding a tiler has already eaten up two weeks of my time.
Would love to hear any broad advice on how to prioritize these tasks or if there are other considerations I should factor in. Thanks in advance!
I'm gearing up to list my 2-bedroom apartment in Dublin 18 for sale. It's been a rental for the past decade and definitely shows its age, prompting me to consider some updates and repairs. Here's what I'm contemplating:
- Fixing the cracked bathroom tiles around the toilet, though matching them is a challenge. I don't know if it's worth replacing them all.
- Replacing missing patio tiles, but finding an exact match seems impossible. Replacing them all seems excess given I'm missing 6-8 of 200 tiles.
- Giving the entire place a fresh coat of paint.
- Sanding and either varnishing or painting the wooden window frames.
- Redoing several odd jobs. From a makeshift shower door solution to sagging suspended ceilings and protruding nails, there’s a bit to do.
- The cheap laminate floors are warped and there are small gaps but I don't think a replacement is worth the cost.
- Clearing out old furniture and paying for staging.
The bug issue is that the complex itself isn't in the best shape either, with a noticeable hole in the corridor ceiling and signs of previous water damage at one entrance. It seems like the building's condition might limit the impact of any improvements I make.
Originally, I figured spending around €5,000 would be reasonable, but just finding a tiler has already eaten up two weeks of my time.
Would love to hear any broad advice on how to prioritize these tasks or if there are other considerations I should factor in. Thanks in advance!