Lick of Paint helps you estimate which improvements may add value before you sell, what they could cost, and which jobs may not be worth doing.
Renovating before selling can improve a home's presentation and sale potential, but the result depends on the property, suburb, current condition and cost of the work. Lick of Paint is being built to compare likely renovation costs with the estimated value those improvements may add to a specific Christchurch home.
We consider your suburb, property type and available market information rather than relying on one city-wide estimate.
Compare an estimate of your home's current value with its potential value after selected improvements.
See where renovation spending gives you the best bang for buck, and what to skip.
Get property-specific renovation guidance based on the address, dwelling type, age, condition and Christchurch suburb.
We identify the suburb, property type and relevant property details.
Answer a few quick questions about the kitchen, bathroom, paintwork, flooring and overall condition.
Quick, easy wins — or add more value over time.
See estimated renovation costs, possible value uplift and which improvements may offer the strongest return.
The tool is being designed to cover more than 80 Christchurch suburbs and account for differences in property type, age, condition and local market context.
It's easy to splash out on features buyers don't pay extra for. We'll help you focus on upgrades that deliver a return.
Compare the likely cost of each improvement with the estimated value it may add in your part of Christchurch.
Whether you have 2 weeks or 6 months, get recommendations that fit your schedule
Lick of Paint is a Christchurch-focused property renovation decision tool for homeowners who are thinking about selling. It is designed to estimate a property's current position, assess its condition and show which improvements may increase its sale value.
The aim is not to tell every homeowner to renovate. In some cases, a small cosmetic update may make sense. In others, the likely value added may not justify the cost, time or disruption.
Results are estimates rather than registered valuations or guarantees. They are intended to help homeowners ask better questions before committing money to renovation work.
Straight answers for Christchurch homeowners considering work before putting a property on the market.
Sometimes. Renovation is more likely to be worthwhile when the expected increase in sale value comfortably exceeds the cost, risk and time involved. Cosmetic improvements often carry less risk than major structural work.
Fresh paint can improve presentation and buyer appeal, especially when existing colours or surfaces are tired. The financial return depends on the home's condition, paint cost and local buyer expectations.
Lower-cost work that improves first impressions often deserves consideration first: cleaning, repairs, paint, lighting, flooring and tidy outdoor presentation. Kitchens and bathrooms can add appeal but are more expensive and easier to overspend on.
The planned tool combines available property value information with the home's suburb, dwelling type, age, size and user-reported condition. It then compares estimated renovation costs with the potential value of the improved property.
No. It provides decision-support estimates and renovation insights. It does not replace advice from a registered valuer, real estate professional, building inspector or other qualified adviser.
Join the waitlist to hear when the Christchurch renovation value tool is ready for early testing.