Case Study Table
| Client Ref | Original Valuation | Valuation after our work | Price Achieved | Client's Cost | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAH387 | 280,000 | 325,000 | 309,000 | 8,570 | 20,430 |
| JBF401 | 295,000 | 339,000 | 323,000 | 20,002 | 7,988 |
| JCF321 | 193,000 | 245,000 | 9,000 | 43,000 | |
| JCR379 | 405,000 | 420,000 | 430,000 | 59,000 | 19,100 |
| JRR728 | 2,950,000 | 17,000 | |||
| JGP107 | 450,000 | 500,000 | 512,000 | 2,500 | 62,000 |
| JHG241 | 1,000,000 | 1,295,000 | well over asking price | 3,500 | + 295,000 |
| JKB251 | 495,000 | 600,000 | 54,000 | 51,000 | |
| JJM361 | 425,000 | 455,000 | 455,000 | 8,000 | 22,000 |
| JJS462 | 145,000 | 170,000 | 165,000 | 6,835 | 13,165 |
| JMB304 | 380,000 | 530,000 | 520,000 | 2,528 | 137,472 |
| JSH246 | 483,000 | 699,950 | 675,000 | 112,000 | 80,000 |
| JSH260 | 125,000 | 180,000 | 175,000 | 12,000 | 38,000 |
| JSM146 | 141,000 | 255,000 | 240,000 | 22,000 | 77,000 |
| JSM293 | 242,000 | 350,000 | 345,000 | 37,000 | 66,000 |
| JSM317 | 275,000 | 395,000 | 380,000 | 41,000 | 64,000 |
| JTD295 | 430,000 | 475,000 | 468,000 | 10,805 | 27,195 |
This is a chart that outlines the figures and profits for a number of properties that we have done. We will be adding to this chart frequently.
Many of our clients do not fit into this table as some do not have valuations prior to using our service, some have rental properties, and some do not sell their newly revamped properties as are so happy with the results!
Case Studies
Every property is different and, as such, every client has different needs. We do not have a blanket approach to preparing properties for sale. We appraise each property on its own merits, and ensure that the individuality of the property is maintained, whilst steps are taken to increase its value.
Barrington Court
Client Ref: JCF321
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after
The Situation
This two bedroom third floor flat in Muswell Hill was definitely in need of home staging. The very busy publisher, by her own self admission had lost all inclination and had become a bit of a hoarder.
The Work
This whole project was purely cosmetic; we redecorated throughout, fitted bespoke book shelves to facilitate the library. We removed all the old carpet and polished up the beautiful original herringbone floorboards.
The Result
This project had previously been valued at £193,000. After the Final Touch had carried out the works to the value of £9,000, the property sold within 5 days at the full asking price of £245,000 in March 2010.
Barnes
Client Ref: JKB251
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after
The Situation
This mid-terrace three bed house in Barnes required a refurbishment. With a new baby shortly arriving this busy couple didn’t have the time or energy to carry out this project.
The Work
The kitchen was really dated and extremely narrow. So we removed a structural wall to make the dining room and kitchen open plan, and fitted a new kitchen. We decorated throughout, fitted a new bathroom to accommodate a shower unit and roll top bath, replaced some windows, fitted French doors, painted the floorboards on the ground floor, fitted carpet throughout.
The Result
This couple purchased their property for £495,000 in Dec 2009. After the Final Touch carried out the works to the value of £54,000, it was valued at £600,000 in October 2010.
Wandsworth Common
Client Ref: JRR728
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after
The Situation
This owners of this large 5 double bedroom Edwardian detached house directly opposite Wandsworth Common required the Final Touch to prepare the house for sales market.
The Work
Both bathrooms were dated and required updating. Redecorating to most areas and furniture to the main reception and dressing room were required to present this property for sale.
The Result
After the Final Touch carried out their works to the value of 17k the property was sold within 6 weeks for 2.95 million in July 2010.
St. John's Wood
Client Ref: JMB304
The Situation
Ground floor 3 bed apartment in St. John’s Wood – very scruffy, but with loads of potential. The owners (a busy banker and wife with new baby) were time poor and couldn’t make the most of their property without assistance. Additionally, their Hello Kitty-mad, Japanese lodger had turned their spare room into a shrine. It was barely possible to open her door. Hello Kitty had to go!
The Work
We persuaded the couple to give their lodger notice and then converted the room into a spacious, inviting guest room. We facilitated some serious clutter clearing: throwing out, storing and re-organising. We also painted and redecorated several rooms.
The Result
The property had previously been valued at £380,000. After The Final Touch had carried out works costing the client £2,528, the property sold for £520,000 within two weeks.
Finsbury
Client Ref: JAH387
The Situation
This 2-bedroom flat went on the market in the summer. Autumn and winter passed, and the one and only offer fell through. As the seasons whipped by, the owner reclaimed more and more of the furniture for his new property, leaving the old one looking empty and drab. Eventually the owner called us in to see if we could help him to sell.
The Work
The first thing this flat needed was a thorough clean. We then revamped it by re-decorating, and dressing; purchasing new items of furniture as needed. The fully dressed, final product was achieved within three weeks.
The Result
This property had previously been unable to generate an offer even close to its asking price of £280,000. After The Final Touch had carried out works to the value of £8,570, the agents felt confident to ask £325,000. It was sold for £309,000 within a matter of weeks.
Bayswater
Client Ref: JGP107
The Situation
This bachelor was so busy working abroad we didn’t even meet him – it was no wonder he didn’t have time to prepare his property personally. This 2-bedroom maisonette in Notting Hill was extremely unkempt. Given it was only visited fleetingly by its owner between business trips, it also appeared quite unloved. The property search company, Garringtons, felt it needed attention prior to going on the market and put the client in touch with us.
The Work
This property needed a massive cleaning blitz – curtains and carpets were professionally cleaned, and every single nook and cranny was attended to individually.
The majority of the work was superficial: we replaced missing mosaic tiles; the hot and cold labels on taps; fixed light fittings; re-hung curtains, and repaired many other signs of ‘wear and tear’ throughout the property.
When dressing, we reassigned his junk room as a dining room, rearranged furniture, and supplied potted plants and flowers for the terrace. We also sourced numerous decorative accessories for the flat – particularly for the kitchen, which looked as though it had never been used.
The Result
The property had previously been valued at £450,000. After The Final Touch had carried out works to the value of £2,500, the property was valued at £500,000. This property received two offers within two days of being on the market – it sold for £512,000.
Camberwell
Client Ref: JJS462
The Situation
This small 1 bed flat was definitely in need of a facelift! Add to that an inheritance, consisting of the entire contents of another house, and we had some serious work on our hands. The one-woman owner had neither the time nor the inclination to tackle the task alone.
The Work
We redecorated this property throughout and improved the overall presentation: storage was organised for the superfluous items; new sofas and decorative accessories were sourced and supplied. Minor repair works were also carried out throughout.
The Result
The property had previously been valued at £145,000. After The Final Touch had carried out works to the value of £6,835, the same agents valued it at £170,000. The sale completed at £165,000.
Islington
Client Ref: JHG241
The Situation
This successful estate agent had worked with The Final Touch before and had seen, for himself, how our work increased property value and brought on quick sales. As a result, he asked us to prepare his own unique loft style 3-bed house in Islington. This was a very special property, which was immaculately decorated; however the presentation needed some attention.
The Work
After having it professionally cleaned, we cleared out some asset-masking clutter, rearranged the furniture and introduced warmth with paintings, plants, rugs, additional furniture and decorative accessories. The roof terrace was also dressed.
The Result
The property had previously been valued at £1,000,000. After The Final Touch had carried out works to the value of £3,500, the property was valued at £1,295,000. The property sold for well over the asking price within 10 days of going on the market.
Brixton
Client Ref: JSM293
The Situation
This 3-bedroom terraced house in Brixton had been rented out for several years. Not only had it been subjected to extreme levels of wear and tear, but it also had a damp problem, a moth problem and it smelt horrid!
The Work
The first step in this renovation project was to strip the entire property from the inside out. We then knocked through the two ground floor receptions into one lovely large reception, and installed a downstairs loo. We designed and installed a new kitchen and bathroom, and converted the junk room into a third bedroom.
The entire property was redecorated and furnished: we painted, made and fitted new curtains, laid new carpets, hung new doors, and fitted new architraves, skirting boards and cornices. Finally we dressed and furnished the property.
The Result
This terraced house was initially valued at £242,000. The renovations works cost a total of £37,000. An offer of £345,000 was accepted after two weeks.
Knightsbridge
Client Ref: JJE368
The Situation
The owner purchased this very smart 3-bed apartment in Knightsbridge as a surprise for his wife. Whilst she liked the apartment, she preferred their house in Notting Hill. After much deliberation they decided to sell the new apartment.
The Work
We furnished the apartment with a combination of rented antiques and items we purchased, such as beds, prints and decorative accessories.
The Result
The property received two asking price offers within two weeks. However the couple decided they now loved it and no longer wanted to sell. It is now rented out for an excellent return. The couple has since commissioned The Final Touch to work on their Notting Hill property.
Every property and landlord is so different and has different needs, which for us is great fun. Our clients choose to use us rather than interior decorators as we focus most of all on how to increase the market value of their properties.