Apartment makeover.

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nyt

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Tuesday 25th April 2017
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I have a buy to let apartment in central London.
The location is excellent and it's in good condition.

The bad news is that the area has become more competitive and the flat has been empty for a month. It usually lets in about a week. Viewers are saying "in good condition but old fashioned compared to neighbouring apartments".
The place looks ok to me but I am old.

Who do I turn to for advice in designing a makeover?

nyt

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1,807 posts

151 months

Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Thanks for the input - I'll post some pictures when I get home.

I could drop the rent but I think that'd lead to downward spiral. My gut feel is to either fix what's wrong or sell.

My problem is that I don't really have a handle on what needs to be done. I need something like an interior designer to come in, tell me what to do and estimate the cost. I can then do the sums and decide whether I'd ever get the money back.

When I google 'interior design' I get a list of companies that look like they cater to oligarchs. I think that I need a more consumer level option.




nyt

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1,807 posts

151 months

Tuesday 25th April 2017
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