
So what makes a perfect flip or renovation investment property and how do you market the qualities that will attract these buyers?
Desirable locationA desirable neighbourhood is the most critical box to tick when buying a house to flip or renovate to invest. A desirable location could be a hot spot with rising or steady real estate sales, or simply somewhere people want to live – a nice street, close to good schools, within easy access to public transport, or situated in a safe family-friendly environment.
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘desirable location’ box (extracted from The Copy Cat Real Estate Phrase Finder):
STREET:
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘structurally sound’ box:
Here are some non-specific phrase examples that relate to a listing’s potential:
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘suitable block’ box:
ASPECT:
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘versatile layout’ box:
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘good value’ box:
Desirable locationA desirable neighbourhood is the most critical box to tick when buying a house to flip or renovate to invest. A desirable location could be a hot spot with rising or steady real estate sales, or simply somewhere people want to live – a nice street, close to good schools, within easy access to public transport, or situated in a safe family-friendly environment.
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘desirable location’ box (extracted from The Copy Cat Real Estate Phrase Finder):
STREET:
- A leafy street
- A peaceful street location
- A quiet street setting
- Located in a tightly-held street
- Premier cul-de-sac address
- Great location in a quality street
- Located on a wide, tree-lined street
- Occupying a peaceful street position
- Set in a much sought-after street
- A blue chip location
- An enviable address
- Nestled in a popular locale
- Positioned amongst quality homes
- Situated in a friendly neighbourhood
- Situated in an exclusive neighbourhood
- In a sought-after neighbourhood
- Located in a top-notch suburb
- In a family-friendly community
- Set in an ultra-convenient location
- Situated in the upmarket suburb of
- The perfect location for busy young families
- Located in the up-and-coming suburb of
- It would be hard to over-capitalise in this enviable locale
- Positioned in an up-and-coming neighbourhood
- Conveniently located within close proximity to schools, transportation and eateries
- Close to all the action
- Conveniently set within minutes’ walk to village shopping and transport
- Easily accessible to the essential services of shops, schools and restaurants
- Every mode of transport at your disposal
- Excellent schooling facilities close by
- Located close to a full range of local amenities
- Well-located within walking distance to shopping hubs
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘structurally sound’ box:
- Built to last
- Good foundation but screaming for attention
- Good structural bones
- Of solid brick construction
- Of sound structural condition
- Sound framework
- Structurally sound but cosmetically tired
- Sturdy but needs a facelift
Here are some non-specific phrase examples that relate to a listing’s potential:
- A huge opportunity for the savvy purchaser to capitalise on this rare offering
- A prime renovation opportunity
- Ample scope for creative enhancement
- An investment opportunity in a red hot location not to be missed!
- An opportunity for those with an eye for remodelling
- An under- capitalised property waiting for transformation
- Earn sweat equity quickly by investing in this doer-upper
- Embrace the spirit of DIY
- Exciting scope to renovate
- Generous scope for improvements
- Great fix and flip opportunity
- Huge potential but in need of a revamp
- Income & capital growth opportunity
- Limitless untapped potential
- Opportunities for cosmetic updating abound
- Raw, untapped potential
- Secure a home with unlimited potential in this property hotspot
- This house asks only for a surface makeover for modern, family living
- This property in original condition is screaming for a makeover
- This property offers excellent future potential
- This sleeping beauty wants to be woken
- This well-loved home is ready and waiting for a new lease of life
- This little gem requires a mini-renovation to make a comfy family home
- Well-maintained with plenty of potential
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘suitable block’ box:
ASPECT:
- Captures the morning sun
- Embraces a sunny aspect
- Receives natural light from all directions
- The aspect maximises year-round sunshine
- The perfect aspect allows natural light to drench the interior
- This property sparkles with sunshine
- A sprawling back yard
- Ample off-street parking
- Boundless outdoor space
- Deep level garden
- Established gardens
- Generously-scaled back yard
- Large sunny backyard
- Mature gardens
- Safe off-street parking
- The front garden extends a warm welcome
- This home occupies expansive level grounds
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘versatile layout’ box:
- A floor plan with plenty of flexibility
- A functional floorplan
- A versatile layout
- Big, old, classic bones
- Breathe new life into the old bones of this classic home
- Flexible design
- Floor space to burn – the rest is up to you
- Fluid layout
- Good bones and ready to be transformed
- Presenting a versatile floorplan
- The layout lends itself to easy remodelling
- This home is a textbook example of ‘good bones’
- With such a considerable floorplan
Here are some phrase examples for a listing that ticks the ‘good value’ box:
- A good buying opportunity for the savvy investor
- A great suburb at a great price
- A realistic price for this location
- Affordable and perfectly located
- Ample room for capital growth
- An enviable location for an affordable price
- An investment opportunity in a red hot location not to be missed!
- Buy now and ride the upward swing
- Income and capital growth – a great investment!
- This property is one of the last of its kind in this area
- Well-priced property