Unconditional within four weeks

Lum & Co Real Estate managed the two offers and negotiated the price, terms and conditions with the interested buyers.The property sold for $780,000 and progressed from listing to an unconditional agreement within four weeks.The result exceeded our client’s expectations.

PROPERTY CASE STUDY

Renovated for Success

7 Hinton Place, Weymouth

This standalone three-bedroom home sat on an approximately 600 sqm freehold site. It also had double garaging and a separate cabin. While the property had strong fundamentals, it needed a general tidy-up inside and out before going to market.

Property Details

Location

7 Hinton Place, Weymouth

Property Type

Standalone House

Time On Market

Under 4 Weeks

Campaign

Deadline Sale

Result

Sold for $780,000

The Opportunity

The property was owned by a repeat investor client who wanted to improve its presentation before placing it on the market.Lum & Co Real Estate assessed the property and considered where preparation could make a meaningful difference. Any work also needed to remain commercially focused.The home’s size and standalone position created the potential to reach more than one buyer group. Its layout suited home buyers, while the freehold site and separate cabin offered additional flexibility for investors.The opportunity was to address the property’s run-down condition and present these strengths more clearly.

The property needed attention before it could be presented confidently to buyers.

Our Approach

Lum & Co Real Estate engaged Millimeter Building & Construction to manage the renovation and co-ordinate the building work and tradespeople. Lum & Co Real Estate oversaw the wider preparation process and kept it connected to the sales strategy.Inside, the property received fresh paint and new carpet. New curtains were installed in the living area, and the bathroom and toilet were renewed. Repairs were also completed beneath the hallway flooring.Outside, a new side fence was installed beside the driveway. The existing fencing was repainted, and new planting was added at the front of the property.The completed work created a cleaner and more consistent presentation. The property was then ready for photography, buyer viewings and the wider marketing campaign.

We focused on improvements that could strengthen its presentation and buyer appeal.

Campaign Strategy

Buyer enquiries were invited over $750,000. Professional photography and campaign content presented the completed property and communicated its potential.The property was promoted through major property portals and social media. The Openn platform was also used as part of the sales process, giving interested buyers another way to participate in the campaign.A boosted video advertisement ran across Facebook and Instagram for 10 days. With a spend of NZ$150, it generated 10,262 views and 41 link clicks.Lum & Co Real Estate followed up enquiries and viewing activity throughout the campaign. This helped identify genuine interest and kept the client informed as the market responded.

We developed a Deadline Sale campaign around the property and its likely buyers.

Sale Result

Four open homes and the wider campaign generated two offers.

CAMPAIGN PERFORMANCE

Marketing in action

Photography & Video

Campaign Content

3 Property Platforms

Generated Enquiries

10,262

Social Views

Link Clicks

Buyer enquiries came through Trade Me Property, OneRoof and realestate.co.nz.

Client Review

Hear directly from our client about working with Lum & Co Real Estate, from preparing the investment property for market through to an unconditional sale within four weeks.

Tina is an outstanding agent who gives great advice and wrap around support for selling a property.

Tina is an excellent communicator who provides all the necessary information and support from the outset of getting ready to sell your property to completing the sale. She takes time and care to give good advice each step of the way.

Melissa Peterson (Seller), 25 May 2026

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THINKING ABOUT SELLING?

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The right preparation depends on the property, its current condition and the buyers it is likely to attract.

Before recommending any work, Lum & Co Real Estate considers how it may strengthen the property’s presentation and contribute to the wider sales strategy.

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Renovated for Success

Preparing for a stronger sale

Improvements with a purpose

Taking it to market