“After Lots of Money”: Property Flipper Transforms an Ugly House into a Modern Paradise

• A property flipper shared her incredible home transformation project on TikTok, turning a dated house with brown tiles and yellow walls into a modern white and grey masterpiece
• The renovation took around three months to complete, with the flipper completely redesigning every room
• Social media users flooded the comments asking for cost breakdowns and YouTube tutorials
• Briefly News asked Xabiso Lombo for advice to potential investors on entering South Africa’s residential property market despite rising property prices

A talented property flipper has left social media users speechless after sharing her incredible home transformation that turned a dated, cluttered house into a modern dream home. The content creator shared her project on 1 September 2025, showing the dramatic changes she made to every single room in the house. The post quickly went viral, getting over 8,000 views from people amazed by the stunning results.

The original house had brown tiles throughout, yellow painted walls, pine wood ceilings and outdated fixtures in every room. The kitchen featured awkwardly placed appliances, brown built-in cupboards, and old lighting that made the space feel dark and cramped. The dining area was separated from the kitchen, and the living room had gloomy pine ceilings with the same brown tiles running throughout the entire home.

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The transformation was nothing short of amazing. The flipper knocked down walls to create an open-plan kitchen and dining area, installed large white tiles throughout the house, and added modern lighting fixtures. The new kitchen features a huge island with four stools, quartz countertops, grey cupboards with glass features, and a large window that fills the space with natural light.

Every room received a complete makeover. The living room now has modern couches, a TV area and clean white walls that give it a sophisticated feel. The master bedroom was painted in a greyish-green colour with new cupboards, a chandelier, and stylish furniture. Even the bathrooms were completely redesigned with new tubs, modern basins, and fresh tiling.

The young woman regularly shares house flipping projects on her TikTok account, showing her team's work on different types of homes and various rooms, from bedrooms to kitchens and outdoor areas. Her followers have come to expect amazing transformations, but this particular project stood out for its dramatic before-and-after results.

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Briefly News asked Real Estate Master Practitioner Xabiso Lombo what advice she would give to potential investors looking to enter South Africa’s residential property market despite rising prices. She explained:

"For those looking to enter the market without making costly mistakes, I strongly recommend working with a qualified property practitioner. Practitioners have access to tools, data, and experience that can help you evaluate deals more effectively and identify both risks and opportunities."

Mzansi reacts to the home renovations

@Josh asked:

"Well done, nice transformation, how long did it take?"

@Flipping with Wilma replied:

"This reno was around 3 months ⏰"

@🇿🇦Camilla.M4🇿🇦 gushed:

"You made everything nice 'n bright🥺🔥🔥 I love!"

@user9714354756142 commented:

"Looks amazing, can't wait for the YouTube channel and costing breakdown as you go 😉"

@uMfana_uzodlani 🏴‍☠️🇿🇦 shared:

"I really don't have the eye to reimagine any redecors."

@Tyler wrote:

"This is amazing! Can you do a full cost breakdown for the renovations? What was the cost of the property before renovations, and then what was it sold for after the renovations? I would love to see the figures for educational purposes 😁"

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@TX added:

"Great work!"

Why property flippers inspire others

The success of TikTok user @flippingwithwilma's transformation has inspired many viewers to consider their own home renovation projects. Her ability to see potential in an ugly house and turn it into something beautiful has shown people that dramatic changes are possible with the right vision and hard work.

Many followers have requested YouTube tutorials and detailed cost breakdowns to help them understand the renovation process better.

View the TikTok photos below:

Here's a TikTok video showing the results in motion:

More home transformations in Mzansi

• Briefly News recently reported on Grace Mondlana hosting a Thanksgiving ceremony in her renovated home, but the real story behind why she chose that specific room for the celebration surprised many viewers.
• A South African woman transformed a rundown four-room house into a stunning office space that had people raving, though her response about whether it's for sale left followers with more questions than answers.
• Another home built with vibracrete slabs impressed Mzansi with its unique design, but the construction costs and innovative building techniques used remain a mystery to curious social media users.

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Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News