There’s just one question you need to ask before you even start planning. Are you renovating to turn your home into a dream home for you or for someone else? It’s a pretty different renovation if it’s for yourself versus someone else. If it’s for you, then you need to think about your time frame of living there and the transformations that your life [...]
Renovating your home can be so much fun, but it can also be stressful. From my experience there are three things that are an absolute must: your vision your budget your team You have to know where you want to end up - the look and feel you're going for, the features you love, and the things you want to steer clear of. Be really [...]
The way the property market is right now, it's really important to think outside the square if you want to upgrade or even to buy your first home. Buying a property that is ripe for renovation is a great way to get your foot in the door if you're struggling to find exactly what you want at the price you can afford. But buying a [...]
Renovating or building a home is an exciting yet scary proposition for many of us. The end result and the possibilities are the exciting part – the work and decisions required in the middle are the scary bits. So what lessons can you learn from those who’ve gone before you? #1 Can’t get sufficient funding Get your mortgage broker involved from the beginning [...]
If you're planning on renovating or building a new home, arranging finance can be confusing and overwhelming. In this podcast, I share tips, tricks and a whole lot of great info that will help you navigate through the minefield of construction loans. Or you could just call me and I can talk you through your options. Listen to the podcast here. Enjoy! And call [...]
