Fitzroy Home Renovations And Extensions Projects
All houses eventually get old or become too small for the occupants to live comfortably. Just because a property suited your needs when you bought it doesn’t mean it will last forever. You may be getting married or plan to have children and your house is no longer suitable for your requirements.
It is at this time that homeowners are faced with the question of whether to sell up or renovate. One of the main reasons to renovate is to avoid the high cost associated with exiting and re-entering the real estate market. When it comes to costs a well-managed renovation or extension can add extra space that a family needs for a lot less than it would cost to move somewhere else.
Our team of highly qualified designers at Period Extensions & Designs can help you improve the comfort and functionality of your home by adding an extra bedroom or bathroom or to modernise your older house and turning it into the home you have always dreamed of living in. If you decide to partner with us you will have the best professional advice and expert support on your side to help you make the right decisions at every step of your home renovation journey.
Why Choose Fitzroy?
Fitzroy is a lively, inner-northern suburb of Melbourne with a bohemian reputation probably because of its street art and live music scenes. It is a cultural hub and home to the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Brunswick Street is the commercial heart of Fitzroy, one of Melbourne’s major culinary, retail, and nightlife strips with eclectic restaurants and bars that are popular with students and hipsters.
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Fitzroy Demographics
The population in Fitzroy is around 10,500 with 24% of the population independent singles, just over 23% mature and established independence, almost 11% couples and families while around 25% are married.
The main occupations of people living in Fitzroy are just over 45% professionals, around 19% sales and administrative workers, 15% managers, slightly more than 8% community and personal service workers and almost 7% technicians and trades workers.
Just over 16% of homes are fully owned, around 20% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage, while the median individual income is nearly $800 per week, the median household income is almost $1,500per week and the median mortgage repayment is $2,238 per month.
Independant Youth
35.1%
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Maturing & Established Independence
26.5%
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Older Independence
9.4%
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Fitzroy Lifestyle
Fitzroy is loved by its locals for its arty, eccentric, and unconventional nature. Along Gertrude Street, you will find trendy retailers and designer shops beside seedy bars known for queer and drag bingo nights. In Brunswick Street, you will be treated to espresso martinis and tacos, while vintage shops have plenty of corduroy garments for sale.
Everywhere there is live music that can be heard blasting through the open windows of pubs and bars and above shop fronts. Where else would you stage the Melbourne Fringe Festival that empowers cultural expression through diversity and inclusion than in Fitzroy? It’s an open sort of suburb where anything goes, and you can feel a sense of excitement in the air by just walking down the street.
Types Of Homes In Fitzroy
Fitzroy has all kinds of buildings that were erected in the early colonial years during the period known for its bluestone construction. The oldest surviving terrace house in Melbourne is situated on Gertrude Street.
Despite undergoing urban revitalisation through the decades, many Victorian-style homes and heritage buildings have survived. Fitzroy has one of the largest public housing complexes in Melbourne while also having some of the most modern free-standing houses for sale.
Fitzroy Median House Prices
Median house prices for Fitzroy is $1.6 million which is exceptional value when you consider the location.
Deciding to upgrade your property rather than sell can be a smart option. Renovating or extending your property offers you the opportunity to go as fast or slow as you like, adding changes when you can afford it, or taking the plunge and overhauling your entire home in one go. Whatever you decide, our professional designers at Period Extensions & Designs can help you achieve your goals.
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Buy $1,257,500 |
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2BR $1,025,000 |
3BR $1,312,500 |
4BR - |
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Buy $625 PW |
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2BR $595 PW |
3BR $700PW |
4BR - |
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Buy $591,875 |
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1BR $415,000 |
2BR $599,500 |
3BR $1,146,500 |
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Buy $395 PW |
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1BR $343 PW |
2BR $450 PW |
3BR $725 PW |
Book A Free Consultation Today
One of our experienced designers will contact you to discuss your renovation or extension.