Frequently Asked Questions
At Coastal Stage & Style, we believe styling should be about what’s possible, not what’s affordable. That’s why we offer Style Now, Pay Later through our partner ELEPAY, allowing you to access professional styling with no upfront cost, and flexible options to suit your journey.
Send through an enquiry and we are happy to provide an estimate based on your floor plan, or number of bedrooms and living zones. From there we will make a time to come out for a free 30 minute consult and confirm the estimate in person.
Final pricing may vary depending on layout, access, number of rooms, and inventory required, but we’ll always talk this through with you first, so there are no surprises.
At Coastal Stage & Style, we believe styling should be about potential, not pressure. Our Style Now, Pay Later option through ELEPAY allows you to access professional styling services now, and pay later, with no upfront costs and no complicated hoops.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Q: How much can I access?
A: You may be pre-qualified for up to $15,000 in styling funds. This gives you room to choose the best package for your property without having to compromise based on budget timing.
Q: How long does approval take?
A: The application is online and takes only a few minutes. Most approvals are finalised within a couple of hours.
Q: Can I use Style Now, Pay Later for partial styling or smaller packages?
A: Yes. Whether it’s a full home transformation or just a few key rooms, you can use ELEPAY on any of our styling packages over the minimum spend.
Q: When will I receive my final styling quote?
A: We can estimate a price for you over the phone or via email based on standard property types and sizes. From there, a stylist will come and view the property and confirm your final quote. There are no surprises, we’ll always talk through it with you first.
Q: What if my home doesn’t sell in 6 months?
A: No problem. You’ll receive a reminder before the 6 month mark. If needed, we can extend the agreement to give you more time, no penalties, no surprises.
Q: If I pay early will I be penalised?
A: No catch, just clarity. If your property sells quickly and you pay early, you’ll save on fees. The earlier you pay, the more you save.
Q: Will this affect my credit score, I'm looking at finance and don't want another credit check on my report?
A: No. You can choose to skip a credit check entirely. It’s flexible and completely your call.
We’ll visit your home for a relaxed, 30 minute walk through. You’ll receive an overview of Style Now,
Pay Later payment options as well as practical advice and honest feedback tailored to your
property, timeline, and budget, with zero pressure to commit.
We offer full property styling, partial styling, and integrated styling, depending on your needs and budget.
Most average sized installs are completed within 2–4 hours. Our styling team and removalists work efficiently to transform your space with care and precision.
Not at all. Many clients prefer to step out and return for the big reveal, it’s often more impactful seeing the transformation all at once. But you're welcome to stay if you'd like.
Every quote includes an option to Style Now, Pay Later - so that you can free up cash for other important things during your selling process.
We also include a room-by-room breakdown/plan, But not an item by item plan, as this is subject to change dependent on availability.
We offer flexible hire extensions. Just reach out and we’ll walk you through your options.
Staging hire is based on a 6 week term, Should you require an extension beyond the agreed hire period, a weekly extension fee will apply. This fee is detailed in the original quote we send you.
This rate is calculated based on the original hire amount, divided across the total hire weeks, and discounted by 10% for extension purposes. Please contact us if you would like to extend your hire, we require a minimum of 5 business days’ notice and all extensions are subject to stock availability.
If you have used Style Now, Pay Later as a payment option - we can also push the application to extend the finance to cover the cost difference.
In most cases, yes. If the property is an investment, styling may be claimed as a marketing expense. Please speak with your accountant for personalised advice.
If anything gets damaged during the hire period, just let us know.
Depending on the item and level of damage, we’ll advise on repair or replacement.
We aim to keep things as stress-free as possible.
Often, yes! If something you love is part of your staging setup, let us know, we’re happy to sell select pieces or point you to the source. In most cases the Agent selling the property will be given a cost breakdown for buyers enquiring on cost of purchase of the styling package.
Yes, please!!
We’re the finishing touch, so cleaning, painting or repairs should be completed beforehand to ensure your home looks its best.