Lilyfield Project
Project Type - Residential
Construction Type - Alterations & Additions
Council - Inner West Council
Project Date - 2024
Uplift Data
Purchase Price $1.85m
Up-Lifted Market Value* $2.95m
Current Rental Income p/w $925
Up-Lifted Rental Income p/w* $1450 - $1600
Up-Lift Development Cost $0.6m
Equity Created $0.5m
Return on Total Outlay 20.4 %
* valuations are based on comparable properties within the locality with a similar level of amenity, fixtures and finishes.
From Tenant Property to Dream Home. Unlocking $500K in Hidden Value
Up-Lift transformed this federation terrace through meticulous preservation and strategic additions, dramatically improving both functionality and market worth. By carefully balanced heritage elements with modern amenities, we set out to create a sophisticated space that supports family living and remote work.
The Briefing
The owners initially approached us with a rental property generating modest returns. The clients wanted to explore how Up-Lift could transform the aging terrace into both their dream family home and a powerful investment asset. Our comprehensive solution delivered exactly that creating immediate equity, enhancing livability, and positioning the property for exceptional long-term capital growth in one of Sydney's premium markets.
Before Uplift
Configuration: 3 Bed | 1 Bath
Floor Area: 90 sqm
After Uplift
Configuration: 4 Bed | 1 Bath | Pool
Floor Area: 164 sqm (+74 sqm)
What Our Up‑Lift Service Delivered
+$500 k Instant Equity
We unlocked half a million dollars in market value the day the renovation was complete—equivalent to a 20 % ROI. That’s fresh equity you can refinance against, reinvest, or simply bank as capital growth.
$27k‑$35k Extra Rental Income Every Year
Weekly rent jumped from $925 to $1,450‑$1,600, boosting gross annual income by up to 73 %. More cash in your pocket, greater serviceability with lenders.
Built‑In Exit Flexibility
Sell now and realise the gain, or hold and watch the equity compound in one of Sydney’s most sought‑after suburbs. Either way, you control the timing.
Risk‑Smart Approach
Our fixed‑price build and rigorous feasibility modelling protect you from the cost overruns and valuation surprises that erode returns in typical DIY renovations.
Better Returns, Less Guesswork
From first sketch to final hand‑over, Up‑Lift handles design, approvals and construction—so you capture the upside without the stress.
