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Renovate to sell FAQ's
What is 'Renovate To Sell' exactly?
Renovate to Sell is a strategic way to prepare a property for sale, focused on improving buyer appeal and sale outcome rather than long-term renovation decisions.
It involves completing the right work to help a property present better, attract stronger interest, and support a better result without overcapitalising.
At Kudo Homes, we manage this process end-to-end, with clear planning, controlled scope, and flexible payment options designed to support sellers through the lead-up to sale.
What Does ‘Pay On Settlement’ Mean?
Pay on settlement means the cost of your pre-sale renovation is covered upfront, allowing the work to be completed before your property goes to market.
Once the property sells, those costs are paid back from the sale proceeds at settlement. This allows sellers to prepare their home properly for sale without needing to fund the work in advance.
The option is designed to support you in achieving the best outcome by ensuring cashflow doesn’t become a barrier to boosting buyer appeal by presenting your property at its best.
Who Qualifies For The Kudo 'Pay On Settlement' Payment Option?
If you’re preparing to sell and there’s clear potential to boost buyer appeal through the right improvements, you’re likely a good fit.
We chat with you first to determine whether undertaking work makes sense, or whether selling as-is is the better option. Our advice is practical and honest – we won’t recommend work unless we believe it’s likely to improve your sale outcome after all costs are considered.
Because of our experienced and honest approach, sellers often see a meaningful uplift in their result once the property is properly prepared for sale.
What If My Property Doesn’t Sell?
If a property takes longer than expected to sell, that’s ok.
Pay on Settlement is designed to align repayment with the sale of your property, and the process is flexible enough to accommodate normal variations in sale timing.
Our preparation approach focuses on broad buyer appeal and market readiness, supporting a confident sale without creating unnecessary pressure around timelines.
Do I Get A Say In The Work That Gets Done?
Yes – it’s your property, and all decisions are made with you.
We’ll guide you on what typically adds value and improves buyer appeal in the current market, but you’re always involved in the final decisions. Our role is to provide clear advice and recommendations, then coordinate the agreed scope in a way that supports your sale goals.
How Long Does A 'Renovate To Sell' Renovation Take?
For properties being prepared for sale, most projects are completed within 1-3 weeks, depending on the agreed scope.
We understand that once you’ve decided to sell, timing matters. Our process is designed to move efficiently so preparation doesn’t delay your sale or disrupt your next steps.
With clear planning and tight project coordination, work is sequenced properly, downtime is minimised, and everything stays moving – without compromising quality.
Do Kudo Homes Work On Investment Properties?
Yes. We work with all property owners who are preparing to sell, including those with investment properties.
We help sellers decide what work is worth doing – and what isn’t – to improve buyer appeal without overcapitalising. The focus is on practical, sale-aligned preparation that supports a clean, confident result, rather than undertaking a full renovation where the risk and return no longer stack up.
The same principles apply: intentional scope, clear decision-making, and preparation aligned with the sale outcome.
Other Questions?
If you have other questions related to your renovate to sell renovation, and you can’t find it on our FAQ’s page, feel free to contact us! We’re always here for you.
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*As of publication, every Kudo-renovated property has exceeded expectations by the client and their agent when it is sold. We only take on presale renovations we believe will deliver a genuine return after the cost of the reno is factored in. It’s all part of our code of ethics.
