Tuna Fish Property · Liverpool and Wirral
Property Refurbishment Liverpool and Wirral
A good home for your tenants. A sensible budget for your investment.
Tuna Fish Property helps landlords and investors renovate and refurbish property across Liverpool, Merseyside and Wirral. From a refresh between tenancies to a larger conversion, we help you define the works, obtain a quote and prepare the property for its next use.
- Practical advice on the right standard for your property
- A defined scope of works and project specific quotation
- Local support for owners in the UK and overseas
- Refurbishment, lettings and management through one team
Plan the work around the property
From a rental refresh to a larger renovation
The starting point is what you want the property to achieve. We can help you identify the work needed for a new tenancy, a longer term investment or a development project. The scope is agreed for your particular property.
Between tenancy refurbishment
Decoration, flooring and minor repairs to bring a property back to a good rental standard. Focus spending on the condition, presentation and durability that matter to the next tenant.
Discuss a rental refreshBuy to let renovation
A coordinated programme for a property that needs more substantial work. Consider kitchens, bathrooms, internal repairs and installations as part of an agreed specification.
Discuss your renovationConversions and larger projects
Support with development projects involving architects, surveyors, planners and building control. Establish the professional advice, permissions and construction work your scheme needs.
See our project experienceFor an individual repair or ongoing upkeep, visit our property maintenance Liverpool page.
The investor’s approach
Refurbish to the right standard. Keep the numbers in view.
One of the mistakes new investors make is specifying a rental property as though it were their own home. Tenants deserve a safe, comfortable and well presented property, but every extra pound spent should have a purpose.
Start with the likely rent, the condition of the property and the work genuinely needed. Choose a specification that suits the people who will live there, with finishes that are practical to maintain.
A disciplined investor assesses renovation costs before committing to the purchase. Include professional fees, a contingency and the cost of holding the property while the work takes place.
The budget needs to cover the whole project
Purchase and transaction costs, renovation works, professional fees, a contingency, finance and holding costs all affect the result. Compare the total with realistic rental income or resale evidence. Do the maths.
A clear sequence
How your refurbishment project starts
Whether you already own the property or are considering buying it, speak to us about the work and the intended outcome.
1. Define the outcome
Tell us the property address, condition, budget and whether you intend to let, refinance or sell.
2. Assess the works
Arrange access and identify the required work. Bring in specialist advice where the building or proposed use calls for it.
3. Agree the scope
Set out the specification, quotation, exclusions and programme. Clarify how changes and payments will be handled.
4. Complete and hand over
Review the work, address agreed snagging items and gather the relevant documents. Plan the next tenancy or sale.
Experience of small and large projects
A team that understands property development
Our team’s project experience includes an office building converted into apartments in central Liverpool and a derelict former care home converted into apartments in Wirral. That experience informs the practical advice we give to landlords with smaller properties too.
Office conversion, Liverpool
A 5 storey office building converted into residential apartments. Larger schemes bring together construction work, professional advice and a clear plan for the building’s future use.
Explore Dominic Farrell’s experience
Conversions and refurbishment
From substantial development work to a rental refresh, the principles remain consistent: understand the building, define the specification and keep control of the budget.
Meet the Tuna Fish Property teamBuying a property that needs work?
Connect the refurbishment to your investment plan
If you are buying at auction, assess access, condition and renovation costs prior to auction. Your solicitor should review the legal pack, while the relevant surveyor or specialist assesses any concerns about the building.
For a Buy, Refurbish, Refinance, Rent strategy, test the funding and likely rental income alongside the work. A refurbishment does not guarantee a particular valuation or refinance outcome.
We can also help you source investment property in Liverpool and assess whether a renovation opportunity suits your budget and goals.
Live outside Liverpool?
You need local knowledge and a clear understanding of what is happening at the property. Ask us to include the arrangements for access, decisions, progress updates and handover in the agreed service.
We work with UK and overseas owners. Find out more about our support for overseas property investors.
What to agree before work starts
A clear brief helps everyone understand the job. Use these points when discussing your quotation.
Scope and cost
- The work, materials and finish included
- Items excluded from the quotation
- VAT, professional fees and any coordination fee
- Contingency and the process for agreeing variations
Programme and handover
- Access and the intended start and completion dates
- Payment stages and progress updates
- Relevant approvals, inspections and certificates
- Snagging, handover and the property’s next use
Start with your property
Request a renovation or refurbishment quote
Every property is different. Send us the address, photographs and a brief description of what you want to achieve. We can discuss the next step and the information needed to assess the works.
Useful information to send
- Property address and type
- Current condition and photographs
- Work you think is required
- Budget and intended timescale
- Whether you own it or are considering buying
- Your plan to let, refinance or sell
Property refurbishment questions
Do you refurbish rental properties in Liverpool and Wirral?
Yes. Tuna Fish Property helps landlords and investors with renovation and refurbishment across Liverpool, Merseyside and Wirral. The work can range from a refresh between tenancies to a more substantial project, with the scope agreed for the property.
How much does a property refurbishment cost?
The cost depends on the condition, size, specification and extent of the work. Send us the address and photographs so we can discuss an assessment and a project specific quotation. Agree exclusions, VAT, fees and a contingency alongside the works.
Can you help if I live elsewhere in the UK or overseas?
Yes. We can provide local support for owners who do not live in the area. The quotation and service agreement should set out the arrangements for access, approvals, communication and handover.
Can you assess refurbishment work before I buy?
Contact us before committing to the purchase. An assessment depends on access and the information available. If buying at auction, allow time prior to auction for the work, costs and relevant professional advice to be considered.
Can you arrange gas and electrical work?
We have qualified electricians and gas engineers available for appropriate installations, repairs and certification. Agree the required work and documents as part of the project specification.
Can you find tenants and manage the property afterwards?
Yes. We also provide lettings and property management. Agree these services and their fees separately from the refurbishment quote. Planning the letting alongside the works can help the property move into its next tenancy promptly.
Property experience behind the advice
Dominic Farrell is a property investor, author and director of Tuna Fish Property. His experience includes the Liverpool office conversion featured above. Our team combines that investment perspective with local lettings, management and refurbishment support.
Support for the next stage
Let’s discuss your property
Tell us what you own, what needs doing and what you want the property to achieve. We’ll help you work out the next step.
