Renovate to donate

The unexpected twist in our property flip.

Talk about a transformation.

Our Tradies Network team has once again worked its magic, turning this post-war fixer-upper into a contemporary home designed for style, comfort and space.

With a $100,000 investment, we’ve completely reimagined the interior – introducing modern tiles, sleek tapware, custom cabinetry and European Oak flooring throughout. The result? A home that feels entirely brand new.

I couldn’t be happier with how it’s turned out. But it also got me thinking…

We originally purchased this property with a clear plan – renovate, rent, then knock down and redevelop into a new home or multi-residential project.

But in 18 months’ time, demolishing what is now a beautiful, fully liveable home felt… wasteful.

So, we explored another option.

After running the numbers with our accountants, we’ve made the decision to donate the home to a local charity. The house will be carefully relocated via flatbed truck and given a second life – supporting those who need it most.

Why? Because community matters.

It’s in our name – Local Property Network – and we believe in doing the right thing, not just the profitable thing. That said, this approach achieves both.

In the short term, this renovation will maximise rental returns while adding more than $400,000 in equity in just 8–12 weeks. In the long term, the site will be redeveloped into four to six multi-residential dwellings.

And by repurposing the existing home, we’re not only supporting a local charity – we’re also creating a smart, tax-effective outcome.

At Local Property Network, we look beyond the obvious to find solutions where everyone benefits.