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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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When renovating or building goes wrong | How to avoid 5 and 6 figure blowouts
What happens when renovating or building goes wrong? And how do you avoid the 5 and 6 figure blowouts? When we stuff up renovating or building, it rarely involves tens or hundreds of dollars. More...
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How to finance your new build or renovation | Interview with Caroline...
How do you finance your new build or renovation? Borrowing money in mortgages and construction loans can be confusing and overwhelming. If you want to learn the mistakes to avoid when seeking finance...
View ArticleQ & A: What will your home design cost to build? And Velux skylights
SPECIAL Q & A: How can you work out costs and budgets whilst early in your home design? And Velux skylights, and what to know. On the podcast, I’m answering questions from the UA Community. So,...
View ArticleRebuilding House After Fire: Budgeting Tips
Budgeting for a renovation or new home is essential. Yet when rebuilding a house after bushfire, budgeting for your project can be complex and challenging, especially if your funds are not enough. In...
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How to create a home you love on any budget
Want to know how you can you create a home you love? On any budget? Listen for 7 tips to help you get it right. Whether you’re renovating or building new (and especially after all that time, money...
View ArticleCan you save money by supplying your own fixtures and finishes?
Can you save money by supplying your own fixtures and finishes when renovating and building your home? Many homeowners believe this to be a great way to save money on their projects, eliminating the...
View ArticleThree reasons why supplying your own fixtures and finishes is recommended for...
What are the three reasons why supplying your own fixtures and finishes is recommended for homeowners and builders? When homeowners are planning a new home or renovation, and trying to save money or...
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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,...
View ArticleThe Process to Help Your Home Design be on Budget and Simpler to Build | PAC...
How can you create a process in your project that will help your home design be on budget and simpler to build? Let me introduce you to the PAC Process. The traditional design-bid-build model of...
View ArticleThe step-by-step way to an on-budget, collaborative project | PAC Process
What’s the step-by-step way to an on-budget, collaborative project? One where you can work confidently with the right team to get a great outcome for your home and your investment? Let’s learn more...
View ArticleHow to get the best from your design process, with Aaron Wailes, GreenCoast...
Want to know how to get the best from your design process? Aaron Wailes from GreenCoast Building Design, shares more on the PAC Process, and how it works as the designer in the process. Hello! This is...
View ArticleWorking with a builder during the design process, with Duayne Pearce | PAC...
What’s it like working with a builder during the design process, using the PAC Process? Duayne Pearce from DPearce Constructions, shares more about how he gets involved during the design process, and...
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How to get it right in your renovation (a client’s point of view) | PAC Process
Want to know how to get it right in your renovation? Bec and Glenn recently finished their renovation project in Brisbane, and in this podcast episode, they share their client experience of the PAC...
View ArticleWhat to do before you design your home | Pre-Design Process with Antony...
Designing your new home or renovation? What should you do before you start designing your home? Learn more about the pre-design process with Antony Martin from MRTN Architects, as he shares their...
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