Shay Dewey - NZ Property Solutions

Shay Dewey - NZ Property Solutions Dunedin’s #1 expert video real eatate marketer, helping homeowners sell for more with faster results. I’ll showcase your property to the right buyers.

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20/09/2026

Q: will a renovated ensuite get me more money when I go to sell?
A: Yes, a second bathroom puts you in a higher price bracket

Q: should I add an ensuite if I don’t have one?
A: yes but only if you can afford it and if you will get into a higher price bracket when you sell.

Q: what is better a second toilet or an ensuite?
A: an ensuite of the master bedroom is the most desirable with a walk in Wardrobe as the cherry on top. A second toilet is a great option if you can’t afford, justify or get the return on investment by putting in an ensuite.

Q: will an ensuite require a building consent?
A: yes, most cases definitely will and so you should plan any renovation you’re doing prior to market at least three months out to cover getting your building consent doing the work and then applying for code compliance certificate.

Q: does it need to be tiled with underfloor heating?
A: no, but it helps. Make it in keeping with the house.

A: is renovating or installing an ensuite expensive?
Q: yes, and that is why you must know that you are going to get a great return on your investment otherwise you could be running the risk of only breaking even or worse yet making a loss. This is where your Real Estate Agent will give you great advice.

18/09/2026

Q: Do kitchen sale homes?
A: yes, of course they do.

Q: Should I put in a new kitchen?
A: No, not just because you’re going to sell you must know the reason why you’re putting in a new kitchen. Are you going to get an exponential return on that investment? If not you run the risk of potentially breaking even or worse yet making a loss on that kitchen that you’ve just installed.

A: How do I know what to do with the kitchen or if I should be upgrading?
Q: Get your real estate agent in and ask them to give you a comparative Market analysis get them to show you what the similar type and style of home to yours is selling for and get them to show you what their kitchens look like. If yours is not up to that standard, you are going to need to look at either painting or doing up the kitchen somehow.
Q: Will the kitchen get me more money?
A: Yes but only if it’s the last thing to be done. Or if you’ve done the market analysis and found that home similar to yours are selling at a higher price because they have better kitchens then taking on such a large Project may actually be beneficial.

So the short answer to the long question is generally you do not upgrade a kitchen before going to market because it is a large ticket expensive item but look at small upgrades that you can make. Like painting cupboards maybe changing door handles upgrading the taps, changing the vinyl or adding in a tiled splashback.

When you’re getting ready for the market you need to be looking how to spend less to make more. Because on such a large ticket item you run the risk of not putting in what the market wants or potentially what the market doesn’t like.

This is where you need to seek the help and the advice from a good real estate agent.

18/09/2026

127 Hargest Crescent, St Clair
4 🛌 2 🛁 1 🚘 1 Office 1 OSP
A diamond that’s been fully polished.
This is what you deserve a home that’s warm and completely renovated.
Suits families, large families and those looking for a quality home.

16/09/2026

Q: Do laundries help sell homes?
A: Yes

1. If you have an existing laundry do treated as another utility room that will add value to your home.
2. Should you upgrade it if that’s the last thing you have left to do? Simple answer is yes.
3. Should you renovate if the rest of the house needs renovating? Simple answer is yes but maybe a lot more modest than your renovation. Possibly relining the room and modernising the sink tub or storage areas.
4. The laundry is often include storage solutions and more and more have quality Benchtops and sinks.
5. If you don’t have space and have to put it in the kitchen that is acceptable but you want acoustic treatment for the cupboards.
6. If your budget is limited, then just paint the room.
7. Ideally a separate room that has space for your washing machine and dryer and also storage of dirty and clean washing.
8. A laundry with a separate toilet is also beneficial if space is limited.
9. Ideally have the laundry in the main living area are not downstairs.
10. The laundry is a great place to add value to your home and often can be done affordably.

What did you do with your laundry?
Whatever you found to be the best added value to your laundry? Real I don’t know.

15/09/2026

🛁 BATHROOMS
Don’t make this mistake if you’re about to sell your house.
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Top 10 points to consider.

Quickfire answer: renovate the bathroom if you can.

1. Bathrooms do sell houses
2. But just renovating your bathroom or putting in an ensuite doesn’t necessarily mean you’re gonna capitalise on your sale.
3. The Budget can easily blow out so you must know what level you are going to renovate your bathroom to.
4. You may want the dream bathroom but the market you’re selling to is only prepared to pay for a standard custom kitchen or even a mitre 10 kitchen
5. Maybe your house is completely renovated and the bathroom is the last thing to get done then of course you would do that.
6. See where you can add ensuite in the house if one doesn’t exist then present that as an option for sale and if the market will pay for it then consider putting one in.
7. Get a real estate agent involved. Ask them at what level does your house sit at in the market and if you were to renovate your bathroom where would your house be priced based on comparable sales?
8. When you know this value, you know what you can spend and most importantly what not to overspend on.
9. When you’re getting ready to go to market and you’re looking to do up your house you want to get an exponential return on your investment otherwise there is a big risk you may only just break even or even we’re still lose money in the sale.
10. If you can’t afford to renovate the bathroom or add ensuite then possibly look where you could put a second toilet in the house. And if you can’t afford to do any of that then just look at where that possibly could be done and pass it down to your buyer via your agent.

Join me in my top 10 things to consider when renovating or getting ready to sell your home in the market.

What kind of success have you had with a bathroom renovation?
What would you do?

127 Hargest Crescent, St Clair4 🛌 2 🛁 1 🚘 1 Studio 1 OSPThe luxury beach house, where modern designs meets character.A l...
15/09/2026

127 Hargest Crescent, St Clair
4 🛌 2 🛁 1 🚘 1 Studio 1 OSP
The luxury beach house, where modern designs meets character.
A large home with everything completed to a high end level.

OPEN HOMES
Wednesday 16 Sept
12:00-12:30pm
5:00-5:30pm

Sunday
11:15-11:45pm

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0212283350

14/09/2026

New Listing Video
127 Hargest Crescent, St Clair
4 🛌 2 🛁 1 🚘 1 Office 1 OSP
A stunning renovation of a wonderful home in a great location.
Welcome to your forever home where you’ll find thermally broken double glazing, central heating, a kitchen of your dreams, and ensuite like you’ve never seen an ensuite before. A walk through Wardrobe in the master bedroom. Multiple heating options multiple storage options and everything done to a high spec.
This is that beach style living that you’ve been wanting and dreaming about. A home it has all the modern comforts while retaining the character.

See you at the next open homes or contact me for the information pack
0212283350
[email protected]

See you at the Sunday Open Homes this weekend. I’ve got other quite listing in St Clair 3 🛌 1 🛁 1 OSP close to the St Cl...
12/09/2026

See you at the Sunday Open Homes this weekend. I’ve got other quite listing in St Clair 3 🛌 1 🛁 1 OSP close to the St Clair School $600k approximately.

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