Rental Kitchen Refacing Auckland
Refresh a rental kitchen with low spend and increase rental returns. When your tenants leave and before the new ones enter is the perfect time to get the job done. We have quick turnaround times and can get your rental kitchen refaced within 7 -10 days, while you look for new tenants. No downtime on rent and an increase in rent – good deal!
Why Kitchen Refacing Is Perfect For Rentals
When you own a rental property, you want it to look nice and tidy but without spending too much. Kitchens are often the first area that tenants notice, and a tired looking one can put people off. Nice new kitchen, on the other hand, can increase your rental returns and help you get new tenants in faster.
With refacing, we will keep the existing structure of your cabinets and simply replace the doors, handles and sometimes the benchtop. This keeps the cost much lower and saves a lot of time too. Your tenants still get the feeling of a new kitchen, but you avoid paying for a full remodel.
We will manage the whole process for you and you don’t need to lift a finger (other than meeting with us to explain your requirements). Our team will help you choose materials, advice on how to keep costs low, handle sourcing of the materials and installation. Finally we ensure property is left clean and tidy and ready to rent.
The Financial Benefits Of Kitchen Refacing
For landlords, this means small investment now can bring long-term gain. Keeping the kitchen up to date makes your property more competitive in the rental market. And because refacing is quicker than a full renovation, you avoid long periods where the property is empty.
Higher Rental Returns & Shorter Property Vacancy
An investment in a new kitchen warrants a higher rent. It will make your property more competitive on the rental market and keep it on the market for shorter. Reduction in vacancy by just two weeks will itself pay for a good proportion of the reno.
Attract More Conscientious Tenants
A modern-looking kitchen can help you attract better, more reliable, conscientious tenants. If your property looks cared for, tenants are more likely to take care of it too and not damage it, causing you further expense and hassles.
Offset The Cost of Refacing Against Rental Income
Kitchen refacing in a rental property is usually considered a repair and maintenance expense with IRD, which means you can claim it as a tax deduction. For property investors this makes refacing even more attractive, because not only is it cheaper than a full renovation, but you can also offset the cost against rental income. This reduces your taxable profit, helps improve cash flow and at the same time makes the property more appealing to tenants, often allowing you to secure higher rent or reduce vacancy. Always check with your accountant.
Smart Refacing Options To Keep Costs Low
When you look at different ways to refresh a rental kitchen, some upgrades give you the most value for the least spend. Refacing is one of those. Here are a few practical choices you can make:
- If the cabinet frames are in good shape, then just replace doors and drawer fronts
- Install new handles for a modern look
- Use laminate or engineered benchtops instead of stone
- Choose neutral colours that suit most tenants
- Add a simple tiled splashback to ensure the walls don’t get damaged with oil
These are low-cost changes that make a big visual impact. We offer transparent pricing so you always know where money goes, and we can help you choose design options that make the property look stylish but still budget-friendly.
Full Cabinet Replacement Options
If your cabinet frames are not in a good shape then you might need a full kitchen replacement. We can advice you on whether that is necessary or not and help you choose materials which will still keep your project costs low.