{"id":44372,"date":"2023-10-20T15:35:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startupsmart.test\/2023\/10\/20\/pollenizer-hunts-funding-for-property-start-up-unrenovated-startupsmart\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:35:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:35:30","slug":"pollenizer-hunts-funding-for-property-start-up-unrenovated-startupsmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/uncategorized\/pollenizer-hunts-funding-for-property-start-up-unrenovated-startupsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"Pollenizer hunts funding for property start-up Unrenovated – StartupSmart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tech seed fund Pollenizer is looking for partners to accelerate its latest venture, niche property website Unrenovated, which has already attracted investments totalling around $250,000. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Unrenovated, which only features unrenovated properties in Sydney\u2019s inner west, was co-founded by Pollenizer, real estate expert Dan Strachotta, and serial entrepreneur Julio Labraga.<\/p>\n

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Strachotta, former head of residential sales at realestate.com.au, is chief executive of the business while Labraga will hold the title of chief operating officer.<\/p>\n

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On the site, homes with renovation potential are hand-picked from thousands of residential properties, so buyers spend less time searching online and more time actually renovating.<\/p>\n

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Property condition reports help buyers determine whether a property is derelict or simply requires cosmetic renovations, while special deals help buyers when they\u2019re purchasing property.<\/p>\n

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For real estate agents, Unrenovated provides a simple listing facility that integrates directly with industry-standard systems, which agents are familiar with.<\/p>\n

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Pollenizer co-founder Mick Liubinskas says the idea came about after speaking to Labraga about his struggle to find suitable properties to renovate.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe partnership with Julio made perfect sense [while] Dan was looking to get into something early stage he could make an impact on,\u201d Liubinskas says.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re looking for partners to join the team\u2026 We\u2019ve launched, we\u2019ve got a good team and good traction. There\u2019s been about $250,000 invested so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe site\u2019s been up and running for about a week\u2026 Agents are very active and using internet advertising, so that\u2019s really positive.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn terms of feeing property to us, there are about eight agents supplying content. We\u2019ve already got feeds from LJ Hooker, Ray White, Raine & Horne, and Laing Simmons.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Liubinskas says Unrenovated represents a strong niche in the real estate industry, and he is hopeful it can forge future partnerships.<\/p>\n

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According to Liubinskas, about 10% of residential properties in any area are in need of a renovation, but Sydney\u2019s inner west has a slightly higher representation.<\/p>\n

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While the site is currently limited to a handful of suburbs, there are plans to expand into the greater Sydney region over the coming months.<\/p>\n

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Strachotta says with the rise of reality shows such as The Renovators<\/i>, coupled with high prices across Sydney\u2019s property market, the idea of renovating has never been more popular.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a good way for first-time or experienced buyers to benefit from the current market conditions,\u201d Strachotta says.<\/p>\n

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\u201cUnrenovated is all about making it easier for buyers to find the right property so there\u2019s no more scouring through thousands of properties to discover that untouched gem.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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