NZ Property Investor

BEACHSIDE BONANZA

With 20-plus renos under their belts, Mark and Kathy Fray know a fair bit about turning problem properties into investment gold. The North Auckland-based couple have investments up and down the country, but their most recent renovation has proved to be their favourite so far.

Located along the shoreline of the beautiful Hokianga Harbour, the 1970s, three-bedroom home had no issues with location. But inside was a different story. A vestige of a time taste forgot, it had its original kitchen and bathroom, “vomitus” carpet (their daughter’s words), and a massive empty space

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