RENOSCOUTER LISTINGS
Australian houses worth a closer look
RenoScouter curates Australian houses with genuine renovation or improvement potential, then looks at what could work, what needs checking and whether the property is worth buying.
Every house that makes the site scores 3/5 or higher. The RenoScouter Score is not a buy or pass verdict. It is a quick read on the strength of the opportunity, while Best for shows the type of buyer the property is most likely to suit.
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Current Listings
177 Essex Street
West Footscray, VIC
4 bed · 1 bath · 3 car · 418m²
Price guide: $750k–$790k
A four-bedroom Californian bungalow with surviving period details and a rear layout that could trade a small fourth bedroom for more generous kitchen and living space.
Best for: Entry buyer · Character hunter · Slow renovator
RenoScouter Score: 5/5
52 Amos Street
Westmead, NSW
2 bed · 1 bath · 2 car · 524.8m²
Sale method: Auction (estimate $1.20m–$1.60m)
An older two-bedroom brick home with a curved enclosed verandah, timber floors and a rear sunroom that creates possibilities for a better layout.
Best for: Strategic owner-occupier · Builder · Experienced renovator
RenoScouter Score: 4/5
Nothing here fits yet?
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