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Selling or renovating?

Create impact and maximise your return on investment with CIA Property Improvements.

CIA Services Group02 Property Improvements

CIA Services Group understand the importance of delivering quality outcomes for our residential and commercial clients who are seeking to add value to their property. Whether it be for pre-sale, to attract a higher yield in the rental market or simply to improve the standard of their home.

We provide the assurance that your project will be completed to your complete satisfaction on schedule and within budget.

Our experienced team of design, property maintenance and project managers co-ordinate works ranging from repairs and property styling, through to major renovations that encompasses all trades and services.These include electrical, plumbing, painting and floors, carpeting and tiling, joinery and custom furniture, landscaping and gardening.


01 Moore than expected Californian bungalow soft renovation 04

02 Five star makeover High-end apartment renovation 15

03 Making a grand entrance Art Deco apartment’s capital works 22

04 Inner city sanctuary Pre-sale property presentation 27

05 Ready for the renters An upgrade for an upscale renter 32


CIA deliver results. Much Moore than expected.

01

A provided extensive property improvement services to the owners of a Moore Street grand Californian bungalow in need of refurbishment before auction.

The owners of this Californian Bungalow originally bought it with renovation in mind for later. Seven years on, and still living abroad, they felt it was time to sell. Wanting to maximise their return they called CIA to prepare the property for sale. The CIA team had previously provided design consultation, property styling and cleaning services to two other family members for their respective properties, with excellent results being achieved on auction day.

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While the home is impressive with period charm, the 90’s renovation was clearly in need of substantial updating. The rest of the house and grounds required repair and paint at the very least.

After assessing the property CIA presented two options for consideration:

1. Minimal repair and maintenance inside and out, paint and new carpet while keeping a safe, neutral palette as is generally expected of pre-sale property works. Furniture and styling. Garden maintenance.

2. Extensive repair and maintenance inside and out, fashion forward palette throughout, both interior and exterior, new carpets, window furnishings and light fittings. Designer furniture, art package and styling. Garden maintenance and refresh.

The second option was obviously a more ambitious and expensive undertaking especially given the five week turnaround to campaign commencement. The client concurred that the greatest return would most likely be from adding the most value to the property and so option two was chosen. The desired response from potential buyers was to have them fall in love with both the traditional architecture and modernity of the new look. This would encourage a feeling that the home had already been extensively updated, not needing any further improvements for many years, while obviously the kitchen and bathrooms had not been refurbished.

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LOFTUS–HILLS 6 MOORE ST HAWTHORN © CIA SERVICES GROUP – JULY 2015

FRONT EXTERIOR

Front porch light270mm width

LOFTUS–HILLS

6 MOORE ST HAWTHORN

© CIA SERVICES GROUP – JULY 2015

ENTRANCE HALL

400mm width

400mm width

Replace existing pendants with lights above.

Window frames and skirting in white,

windows and doors in charcoal

except lead light window around fireplace

frames white and fireplace surround charcoal.

LOFTUS–HILLS 6 MOORE ST HAWTHORN © CIA SERVICES GROUP – JULY 2015

LOUNGE ROOM

Thru to dining and family

Pewter linen look curtains, rod and rings across front and not within bay, 20mm fall onto floor.

Retain existing pendants in lounge and dining. Window frames and skirting in white, windows and doors in charcoalexcept lead light window around fireplace frames white and fireplace surround charcoal.

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CIA created a series of mood boards for the project that both documented the existing house and informed the scope of work, while presenting a new colour scheme, carpets, curtains, lighting and interior styling directions for furniture to compliment the look.

CIA managed the budget and provided close supervision of all the trades and suppliers throughout the project. Working with quality trades and the best stylists from Create Expectations the completed home was delivered

to brief, on time and on budget, ready for photography. The CIA team then provided ongoing weekly cleaning and refreshing in the lead up to auction day. The real estate agent was exempt from having to organise any of the trades and

the client was able to enjoy viewing progress from afar via regular image updates, all without incurring any of the stress associated with managing such a tightly choreographed schedule of works.



As the clients had not been in the country throughout the duration of the project, when they arrived for the auction they were amazed at the full extent of the transformation.


A text from the elated client succinctly summed up their sentiment:

“We did it. You are a star. The place looked insanely good. The sun shone. We did well, beyond our wildest dreams.Thank you !!!!!!!”

The auction was a great success and the owners achieved a result the had only dreamed about. Their return on investment with CIA paid off over three-fold.


The charcoal and white palette was used to great effect on the exterior. The gardens and lawns were groomed and freshened up with new plantings and top dressing.

The brass pendants in the lounge and dining rooms were retained and sophisticated furnishings brought in to compliment them.

Redundant light fixtures were removed and windows and walls were repaired before the full interior paint.

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The brass pendant in the dining room was retained and sophisticated furnishings brought in to compliment.

Painting the internal window frame and book shelves in charcoal gave a dramatic lift to the informal meals area of the kitchen and family room.

A charcoal palette applied to the deck, internal doors, window and door frames, and new linen curtains produced a fresh and striking look.

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The rear deck was sanded and stained charcoal to compliment the full exterior restoration and paint and an old sail shade removed.

The period lead lighting in the bay window was accentuated by both the dark frame and curtain, while the new pendant complimented the diamond panes of the windows.

A plain bedroom was transformed from tired beige to a stylish guest room.

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This apartment was transformed into luxury hotel suite-style living.

Five star makeover.02

The owners of this apartment located in a beach side suburb, desired to trade their five year old fit-out for five star living. They wanted to feel the ‘WOW’ factor every time they or their visitors walked through the door. They are thrilled that intent has been achieved.The brief included a new kitchen, timber floors, window treatments, and new furnishings throughout.


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BINNEY APARTMENT© CIA SERVICES GROUP – NOVEMBER 2014

PROPOSED ART

DINING / LOUNGE / BAR - MOOD BOARD

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BINNEY APARTMENT

© CIA SERVICES GROUP – NOVEMBER 2014

BINNEY APARTMENT© CIA SERVICES GROUP – NOVEMBER 2014

MASTER BEDROOM – MOOD BOARD


CIA Design team, headed by Richard Blackman created concept boards that were progressively updated as recommendations for finishes, fittings, furniture and art were selected for the apartment refresh.


The kitchen was completely redesigned to be more streamlined with integrated appliances and provision of under counter seating to the island bench. Tiles and carpet were replaced with wide oak floor boards in the kitchen and living area.

As the clients are big entertainers, part of the brief included a wine wall rack adjacent to the kitchen and dining area. A sunny area off the kitchen that had been used as a home office was transformed into another entertaining area, with a custom designed marble top high-bar with black bentwood stools.

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The couple enjoy entertaining so multiple spaces were created with high-end hotel finishes and custom furniture.


The owner did not want to sacrifice her sunny daytime reading nook in the bedroom, so the perfect reading chair needed to be found. It was important to provide varied lighting options with lamps, pendants and dimmers to create a soft, moody atmosphere at night.

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Block out blinds and grey sheer curtains throughout add softness and privacy, while allowing an abundance of light from the north facing, full length windows in both the bedroom and living areas. A custom designed built-in desk creates the perfect work space in a bedroom alcove. The timber used is the same oak as the living room floor.

The master bedroom echoes hotel suite styling with deep, warm hues in a luxurious grass wallpaper, velvet upholstered bedhead, plush carpet and refined furnishings and lighting.

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CIA makes a grand entrance.

03

The dramatic change to the entrance and street facade of a 1930’s apartment building has added value to the property along with each individual lot.

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During the initial excavation works subsoil infrastructure was found to have failed in many cases due to degradation of pipes and tree root invasion. This had likely been creating issues for years with the cause being suspected but concealed. All damaged drainage was replaced and CIA worked with the local council who installed root barriers for future prevention.

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The Owner’s Corporation Committee provided a brief of what they wanted to achieve, to which CIA presented concept drawings that then informed the full scope of works. When construction costs were approved CIA managed all aspects of the project through to completion.

CIA has been providing the ongoing cleaning, garden and property maintenance to the Banff, a heritage, mixed use apartment building on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda since 2009. The OCC wanted to upgrade the front entrance which was much in need of repair, and in doing so take the opportunity to redesign the whole area to be more aesthetically pleasing and increase security to the building. It was decided to retain the steel canopy structure but extend and restore it, while a new fence and gate were designed with an Art Deco influence.

The new structure was brought forward on the block to align with the cafe side entrance. This improved security as the letterboxes were then positioned behind the gate, better lit and closer to the open forecourt. Garden beds were removed and replaced with bluestone paving and six mature October Glory Maples with steel grill surrounds. These have been up-lit creating an exciting and dramatic effect at night. The canopy was replaced and the building given its street number and name to the front fascia, adding gravitas to the street-scape.

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Banff Apartments, 145 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Front Entrance Upgrade October 2013.

Existing site images.

Letterboxes to be replaced and repositioned while still under cover of awning

3080 mm

350 mm

2580 mm2590 mm

1900 mm

POTENTIAL BLUESTONE STEP UP 190 mm

BLUESTONE PAVERS 450 mm sq FROM BOUNDARY THROUGH TO EXISTING GATE LINE

5400 mm

1500 mm

1500 mm

6900 mm

AWNING

EXISTINGBLUESTONE STEP

BLUESTONE STEP

BLUESTONE PAVERS, 450 mm sq FROM BOUNDARY TO BLUESTONE STEP THROUGHOUT

ESTABLISHED JAPANESE MAPLES, WITH WATERING GRILLSAND UP LIGHTING

LETTERBOXES

PROPOSED BIKE RACKS

1900 mm

2590 mm

2580 mm

UNITS 1- 3ENTRANCE

CAFE BANFF

MAJESTIC BUILDING WALL

FENCE

FENCE

GATE

PROPOSED FRONT ENTRANCE UPGRADE TO BANFF APARTMENTS 145 FITZROY STREET, ST KILDA. - OCTOBER 2013 SCALE 1:100

PROPOSEDBLUESTONE STEP (SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL)

In consultation with the Owner’s Corporation Committee, CIA designed the new entrance to resolve security and privacy issues while actually opening up the space and improving the sight line to the attractive garden beyond.


Steps and terraces were created to replace the sloped entrance and the garden beds at the rear of the entrance rebuilt in bluestone with plantings of Star Jasmine. The extensive front garden that runs the length of the residence pathway was refreshed with much needed pruning and infill planting.


04

Less is more when it comes to creating a tranquil home for sale, and finding perfect balance is the key to success.

Inner city sanctuary.

The owner’s of a three bedroom, double fronted weather-board were out-growing their much loved home with the arrival of their second child. CIA were brought into provide consultation, styling and cleaning throughout the sales campaign. Following recommendations on the best use of space and existing furniture, much culling was done to enhance new furnishings and art. Upon completion the house presented as a stylish, tranquil sanctuary and an excellent result was achieved on auction day.


AfterBefore


Careful editing and replacement of existing ornamentation and artwork created a more harmonious visual balance.

Furniture and art were rationalised and supplemented with additional key pieces.

After much culling and new furniture selection, a messy work space and child’s playroom was transformed into a slick home office.


Ready for the renters.

05

Our client wanted to refresh and improve their investment property to seek a higher rental yield.


This cool inner city warehouse conversion was looking tired and in need of refreshing, so CIA were called to provide a makeover treatment. The owners wanted to raise the standard of presentation to substantiate a higher rental return.

Works to be completed included repair and paint throughout interior and exterior, new exterior awnings repaired and replaced. Inside the jarrah floors were sanded and re-polished, new kitchen stone benches and splash back installed and appliances - oven, cooktop, dishwasher and sink were all replaced.

All three bedrooms received better quality and more durable carpet and blinds and one room had a built in robe installed where there had been none.

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One of the second bedrooms had robes built in along while all received more stylish and durable new carpet and blinds.

The kitchen upgrade included new stone bench tops and splash back along with all new appliances.

Bathroom repair including water damage to skirtings, full paint, new fixtures and vanity greatly improved the ensuite bathroom.

For more information contact Richard Blackman 0438 336 796 [email protected]

CIA Services Group +61 3 9510 4150 [email protected]

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