So, you’ve purchased a stunning Victorian home near the city-centre, a big congratulations! It’s many an Aussie homeowner’s dream to purchase a 19th-Century property whilst enjoying the comforts of city life right around the corner.

The downside? That stunning Victorian home is replete with a well-obsolete interior. Unfortunately, these interiors are not only dysfunctional, but they can also be downright dangerous, and so you might be thinking about renovating the inside whilst retaining the building’s beautiful exterior.

This is referred to as “façade retention” – the process of renovating a property’s interior whilst retaining its classic exterior elements i.e. doors, walls and windows.

There are many outstanding benefits for homeowners looking to undertake this process and we are going to share them with you below:

  1. Increased property value

The first awesome benefit of this process is the way in which it can increase your property’s value like you never imagined. Why? Because a beautiful-but-outdated property is simply worth less than a beautiful-and-highly functional property.

Think about it: say you purchase a gorgeous Victorian home that looks like it’s straight out of a Jane Austen novel. Unfortunately, the home’s essential areas (bedrooms, kitchen, laundry etc.) are also out of that bygone era. The last thing you want is to contest with outdated features – it just makes living there an absolute nuisance.

Unfortunately, most people won’t want to buy a property like that if you choose to resell, especially as people are looking for modern convenience to simplify their busy lives. As such, façade retention is the perfect way to boost your property ’s value whilst maintaining its original exterior beauty!

  1. Preserve energy-efficiency

Most Victorian homes (and other older properties) have thick walls that insulate the home. Why? Because it was a lot harder to keep a home cool in summer and warm in winter in the 19th Century, so building a well-insulated home was absolutely essential.

Thankfully, this means that you can renovate your interiors whilst maintaining the thick walls that ensure your home will be comfortable year-round. What’s more, this can help reduce your energy bill, ensuring your investment is incredibly worthwhile.

  1. It beautifies the home

There is something so stunning about a home that retains its old world charm whilst enjoying modern luxury. Guests are always pleasantly surprised to enter a home that is stunning on the outside but looks like it could be haunted on the inside only to find it is replete with a vibrant modern interior.

This isn’t only great for form, functionality and any visitors – it is another outstanding way that this process will improve your home’s resale value. So, if you’re looking to create the most idyllic mix between old world charm and new world sophistication then façade retention is perfect for you!

  1. Reduce need for repairs

Many older buildings succumb to a range of problems that need constant addressing. Whether it’s the electricity, plumbing or something completely different, you’re going to have to put aside money for maintenance if you intend to live in a super old home.

But with this process, you can update existing features in a way that ensures they won’t degrade after just a few months of living in the home. The longevity of a new interior will ensure that you can enjoy your beautiful home without constantly paying for maintenance.

So, if you are thinking that façade retention is perfect for your beautiful-but-weathered property, you’re onto a winning idea!

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