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What does renovating or building cost?
I get asked this question in a lot of different ways – with different dollar amounts mentioned. Can I afford to build my house? Can I afford to renovate? How much does it cost to renovate my house? How...
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The top 6 reasons to not use an architect
At Undercover Architect, I get to hear lots of understandable reasons why people don’t use architects – often generated by very bad experiences their friends or family have had. It is never my...
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Where money disappears in a renovation or new build
As you begin to design and plan your new home or renovation, chances are you’ll be … looking at the spaces you want to create … how you want to wrap them up (their size, shape, etc ) … and what you...
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12 tips to avoid “My architect’s design has blown my budget – now what?”
A question from a UA Community member … “In August we engaged an architect to help us design our reno – it’s a lift and build under Queenslander. I spoke with several architects over the phone, had...
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You need to know your project budget is real money
Here’s the thing … you need to know your renovating and building budget – your project budget – is real money. We’re talking about thousands and thousands of dollars. Usually hundreds of thousands of...
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How to work out the cost of building or renovating your home
What will it cost me to renovate or build my home? This is one of THE MOST common questions I get asked by homeowners. Frustrated homeowners … who … don’t know how to find out this information can’t...
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Getting quotes for your renovation or new home | When should you do it?
How and when should you get your renovation or new home project quoted? The saying goes that renovating and building costs twice as much and takes twice as long as you expect. However, in my...
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Want to know how to set your budget, and stay on track when you’re designing, building or renovating your home? That’s what Season 03 of the “Get it Right” podcast is all about. How to Set (and Stay...
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How to set your renovation or building budget
Knowing where to start when setting your renovation or building budget can be challenging. How can you do it, and what do you need to know? So let’s start at the beginning. In this episode, I share...
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Resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget
Want to learn about the online and offline resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget? There are many resources, online and offline that you can use when setting your project...
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5 Money Saving Myths BUSTED
Want to know what the 5 top money saving ideas are? The ones I hear homeowners use to explain how they’ll save big money in their reno or new build? In this episode, I share why these money saving...
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How to stop budget blowouts before you’ve even begun
Homeowners can overlook key information: items that can blow their budget before they’ve begun. Want to know what they are and how to avoid them? These are the early mistakes, the missed items. And in...
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The first conversation to have with your potential designer or builder
How do you have that first conversation with your potential designer or builder when you’re choosing the best one for your project? Especially when you fear that telling them too much will mean...
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What to do if you realise your budget is unrealistic
What do you do if you realise your budget is unrealistic for your renovation or new home project? Have you realised your budget is unrealistic for your project? Here’s the warning signs to avoid, and...
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How and when to get cost information for your renovation or new home
How do you cost your project? And when should you find out the cost of your new build or renovation? There are 7 steps to know – read on to find out more about what to do at each of these steps to get...
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How to spend and stay on track in your project budget
Is it possible to stay on budget during your renovation or new build, especially whilst you’re spending your budget on construction? There are 3 key strategies I recommend for those wanting to stay on...
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Here are 4 main areas that blow out budgets in a reno or new build
What are the main areas that can blow out budgets in a reno or new build? Where money disappears in a project? And how can you manage the risk to your budget overall? There are 4 main areas I see trip...
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How to set your renovation or building budget
Knowing where to start when setting your renovation or building budget can be challenging. How can you do it, and what do you need to know? So let’s start at the beginning. In this episode, I share...
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Resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget
Want to learn about the online and offline resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget? There are many resources, online and offline that you can use when setting your project...
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5 Money Saving Myths BUSTED
Want to know what the 5 top money saving ideas are? The ones I hear homeowners use to explain how they’ll save big money in their reno or new build? In this episode, I share why these money saving...
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