Communication: Before you build - Episode 1 (Interlude)
I want to take a moment to deep dive into one key area that can be the cause of loads of challenges in your renovation or new build. I’m not overstating it, when I tell you that this one thing can be...
7 Aug 201722min
Where Money Disappears in a Project - Episode 9 (Season 3)
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 wan...
1 Aug 201727min
Spending and Staying on Track - Episode 8 (Season 3)
One of the things I often see occurs is that homeowners will be so diligent during their early phases of their projects. Total ninjas when juggling competing demands, sorting their priorities, hunting...
25 Juli 201727min
Getting costing info along the way - Episode 7 (Season 3)
When homeowners find out – often with total shock – that their expectations for their renovation or new home project don’t match the reality of its cost, a readjustment has to occur for them to keep g...
17 Juli 201724min
What to do if you realise your budget is unrealistic - Episode 6 (Season 3)
There’s a saying that goes something like this … “A new home or renovation will always cost twice as much, and take twice as long, as you expect it to” It’s usually given as a warning to those embar...
10 Juli 201726min
The first conversation (with your potential designer or builder) - Episode 5 (Season 3)
When you’re first starting out on your project, you’re generally looking for a designer or a builder (or both). And ultimately you’re trying to find someone you can trust, and who is a good fit for yo...
3 Juli 201734min
Stop Budget Blowouts Before You’ve Begun - Episode 4 (Season 3)
Amelia wants to take you through some of the early mistakes she sees homeowners make. Ones that can cause budget blowouts down the track – before you’ve even begun your renovation or new build. These ...
26 Juni 201723min
