She Renovates
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the She Renovates Podcast with Bernadette Janson
Our home renovation podcast, She Renovates hosted by Bernadette Janson, helps women with a passion and flair for beautiful homes create an income and a life they love through renovating and property.
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196 - How to Know Which Renovation Training Course Is Best For Your Future with Elizabeth Gordon
March 06, 2023 03:29 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWelcome to this episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Elizabeth Gordon, a successful property investor and developer who believes in the power of coaching and community. Elizabeth's passion for property investing has led her to undertake various projects, from renovation to Airbnb. Throughout her journey, she has always had coaches and mentors by her side, helping her navigate the ups and downs of the industry. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experiences with two big propert...
197 - How One Renovator’s Fast Track To Freedom Is Inspiring A Whole Community! with Lauren Maetzig
February 27, 2023 05:40 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this podcast episode, Bernadette Janson interviews Lauren Maetzig, a full-time renovator, Airbnb superhost and mother of two young children. Lauren is a force to be reckoned with, having 5 Airbnb listings and recently started renovating a dilapidated 80-year-old house on her street. In this episode, Lauren talks about her passion for sustainable design and repurposing old buildings, and shares her inspiring story of how she turned a small profit from renovating a Melbourne apartment into...
195 - From Property Success to Personal Growth: Jenna's Property Journey with Jenna Bradwell
February 16, 2023 05:31 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB“It's something I love to do and it's just a little hobby on the side, but it's definitely helped increase my confidence about the skills that I've learned, in your course, but it's helped me to feel like I've got a little bit more of a sort of safety net when it comes to savings and disposable income.” -Jenna Bradwell EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00: 56 Who Is Jenna Bradwell? 01:57 The mindset to improve your situation with renovating 04:02 How did Jenna got started in the business...
194 - 5 Surprising Ways To Profit From Renovating In 2023 with Bernadette Janson
January 31, 2023 01:11 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAt a time when many people are feeling fear around rising interest rates and the fluctuating property market, Bernadette Janson discusses 5 surprising renovation and micro-development strategies to minimise risk and maximise profit. “Buying something that's dirty, filthy, stinky, usually hoarders properties that nobody's willing to go near. And often the gold is in those properties, because they're so much undervalue, it gives you a lot of leeway.” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: ...
193 - Strategies For An Organized Stress-free Renovations From A Professional Organiser with Virginia Wells
January 24, 2023 02:08 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this She Renovates podcast, Bernadette Janson speaks to professional organiser, Virginia Wells about breakthrough ways to improve the quality of your renovation projects through better organisation. When Virginia Wells, a professional organizer, and productivity coach, helps a renovator tackle their chaotic project, she must overcome her client's denial of the problem and create custom storage solutions that are both manageable and efficient. "By having cupboards and storage that is abl...
192 - Why A Property Specific Accountant Is Essential To Renovating with Brian Goodridge
January 10, 2023 03:14 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB“if I set up a structure today for someone and then they go and change their mind cuz they're a bit wishy-washy on the strategy and they do something different once that property's sold or if they keep it or whatever they end up doing, we can end up with an adverse tax outcome, which is not ideal.” -Brian Goodridge EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Brian Goodridge of Goodridge Advisory 04:15 Why you need an accountant to help you buy a property 07:01 The first protocol for joint ve...
191 - 10 Tips For A Transformational 2023 With Renovating And Airbnb with Bernadette Janson
January 09, 2023 03:42 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB“It's important to have a goal, and it's important to have a plan. Now, the goal never changes, but the plan must change because nothing ever stays the same, and you need to be able to negotiate all the things that you come across in your journey to achieve that goal” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 10 Tips For A Transformational 2023 With Renovating And Airbnb 02:15 Keep your eye on the prize 05:45 Feasibility feint 07:32 Get comfortable with talking and thin...
190 - Bernadette's Goals for 2023
December 19, 2022 07:46 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB“the other thing that I'm in the process of planning is a road show with my two business besties What we thought we would do is try and get the message out there before they get roped in by Spookers and whatever to buy something that's not in their best interest. So it's really about educating and making our women more savvy around property” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Mental Health 02:39 Stephen’s Retirement 03:45 Harriet and new grandchild. 04:23 Busin...
189 - 10 Things To Consider When Buying A Property For Airbnb
December 15, 2022 05:19 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB“With Airbnb, it's so much fun because you get to let your creativity run wild it's a really good strategy for someone that doesn't have property, but still wants to push up their cash flow.” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:29 10 Things to consider when buying a property 02:12 What is short term rental? 02:48 Location 04:40 Investigate the Demand 05:45 Buying a unit or house 06:56 Understand the state and local legislation around short-term rental. 08:16 New...
188 - 10 Ways To Avoid Your Reno Looking Amateur with Bernadette Janson
December 08, 2022 03:26 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB“I really feel that sometimes we just lose sight of the end goal and just a few small tweaks could make the world of difference.” -Bernadette Janson EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:40 10 ways to avoid your renovation looking, amateur 06:09 White wall tiles 07:21 White Gloss Kitchen 08:40 Direct Stick Mirrors 09:30 Non-Standard Bench Heights 10:13 Floating Floor with Short Boards. 11:46 Roller Blinds for Window dressing 12:52 Exposed Curtain tracks 13:35 Acrylic Shower Bases 1...
187 - What Does Co-Living Mean For Women In Renovating with Jo Vadillo
December 06, 2022 02:54 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB“You can build a property like a modest size property with the idea of doing co-living. So you can do that, or as a renovator, you can do a retrofit to something and make it work.” -Jo Vadillo EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Jo Vadillo (Property Women) 03:36 Jo's Co-living project. 06:30 Number of tenants 09:42 The two types of co-living property 12:56 Does Jo allow tenants that has pets? 16:16 The configuration of the property 22: 20 Jo’s project in Sydney 24:57 Airbnb ...
186 - What Do Renovators Need To Know About The Build with - Laura Pittaway
November 28, 2022 08:54 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB“Being an interior designer I guess by working with the build, I'm able to sort of offer inspiration, on a larger scale to more people. and, using these 3D spaces we can curate looks. To give them, more of an idea of what these products are gonna look like in, real space and hopefully, give them a bit of confidence in the product and, make them feel confident about their purchase.” -Laura Pittaway EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Laura Pittaway Background 02:23 What Does Laura do? ...
185 - When Adding A Bedroom Doesn’t Add Value
November 22, 2022 00:54 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBWhether you are giving a home a cosmetic makeover or changing the floor plan, your renovation must add value to the property. Adding a bedroom can be a valuable strategy to maximise your profits. However, there are times when it doesn’t pay. In this episode of She Renovates, Bernadette Janson discusses determining whether an additional bedroom will add value to your property. Here’s a hint: It’s not always a good idea to blindly follow the statistics. Adding a bedroom to an existing floor ...
184 - Why Short-Term Holiday Rentals Are Good Property Investments
November 09, 2022 07:47 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBHave you been sitting on the fence about renovating properties with the purpose of renting them out on a short-term basis? What’s holding you back? Short-term holiday rentals can be a great property investment strategy, resulting in wealth-building profits. Mary and Lilah Nieuwland, a mother and daughter property investment team, joined Bernadette Janson on She Renovates to talk about their short-term holiday rentals portfolio and why it is a profitable strategy. Mary and Liliah have a thr...
183 - 6 Ways to Fund Your Renovation with Bernadette Janson
October 25, 2022 01:49 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBFunding your renovation is a critical piece of the puzzle in renovating for profit. You may be more comfortable using the conventional ways of raising funds, such as borrowing from the bank, but there are other avenues for raising funds if you are willing to think outside the box. Renovating for profit can be life-changing, and your chance of success increases if you ensure that your financial structure is set up before you start looking at properties. Imagine finding the perfect property a...
182 - Megan Brock: A Renovation Project To Uplift Women
October 17, 2022 06:45 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMegan Brock is a multi-talented Wonder Woman with some inspirational renovating goals. She joined Bernadette on She Renovates to talk about our upcoming project with her and her dream of using her renovation skills for the upliftment of women. Megan is coming on board with The School of Renovating to create a series with our Wonder Women, showcasing their success in renovating. She is passionate about women and children and finding ways to help those at risk of homelessness. She hopes to be...
181 - Kathy Madell: The Journey From A Career In Banking To Property Renovation And Investment
October 13, 2022 03:15 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBKathy Madell is one of our Wonder Women presenting at She Renovates Live on the 30th of October 2022. After becoming disillusioned with her career in banking, she dipped her toe into the exciting waters of property renovation and investing. To whet your appetite for our annual event, Bernadette invited her to chat about her transition from corporate Australia to property. Her journey is an inspiration for anyone still sitting on the fence, wondering if they, too, can make the move. Kathy h...
180 - Top 10 Habits That Can Be Killing Your Dreams
October 06, 2022 03:56 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWhat is getting in the way of you achieving your dreams? Are you stuck in a rut with your renovating for profit business? Have you developed some habits that are getting in the way of achieving your dreams? Bernadette talks you through some of the things you do automatically that could negatively impact your renovating for profit business. She groups the top ten habits that could kill your dreams into three categories: strategies, action and renovating. Listen to this episode of She Renova...
179 - She Renovates Live: 15 Reasons You Should Attend
September 29, 2022 06:22 - 18 minutes - 17 MBShe Renovates Live is an exciting annual event that brings our podcast community together. Many people like you are listening to and viewing our content, with the She Renovates podcasts seeing about five thousand downloads every month. Bernadette is excited to invite you to join us for this unique gathering of like-minded people in renovating. It’s an opportunity to hear from people who have been successful in their renovation business and how they have overcome the inevitable challenges th...
She Renovates Live: An Opportunity To Connect With Like-Minded Women in Renovating
September 23, 2022 09:18 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWe have something extraordinary in store for all our incredible women renovating. She Renovates Live is an annual full-day event in its third year. We have been working hard to bring this event together and want to share all the exciting opportunities we have lined up for you. She Renovates Live is a unique opportunity for women all around Australia who love renovating and property investing to come together in Sydney. It’s your chance to be in a room full of people who get it. Listen to B...
178 - She Renovates Live: An Opportunity To Connect With Like-Minded Women in Renovating
September 23, 2022 09:18 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWe have something extraordinary in store for all our incredible women renovating. She Renovates Live is an annual full-day event in its third year. We have been working hard to bring this event together and want to share all the exciting opportunities we have lined up for you. She Renovates Live is a unique opportunity for women all around Australia who love renovating and property investing to come together in Sydney. It’s your chance to be in a room full of people who get it. Listen to B...
177 - A Little Known Way To Add Value To Your Strata Property
September 15, 2022 06:05 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:47 James Burgin’s background 03:02 How to improve street appeals 04:02 James Burgin’s reno project 08:08 What does James anticipate with returns in terms of value? 10:20 Strata development is a reasonable committment 15:02 Did James get any pushback on the special levy? 18:14 The scope of work in James reno. 25:04 The importance of emotional intelligence in renovating in a strata arrangement 28:28 Tips for anyone doing a renovation for profit. Re...
176 - Skyrocketing Interest Rates, What Does It Mean For Renovators?
September 08, 2022 07:35 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBRising interest rates don’t automatically mean the market will come to a halt. It has been a long time since we had an interest rate hike, and it’s quite a shock. However, you do have to wonder what it means for renovators. Rising interest rates can be devastating. But, like most things, it depends on how you view it. So, in this episode of She Renovates, Bernadette brings some perspective to the current situation and gives you tips on how to responsibly continue your renovating for-profit...
175 - Understanding Property Investment With John Lindeman: Property Market Analyst
August 31, 2022 01:41 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode of She Renovates, Bernadette Janson spoke to John Lindeman. He has been in the property investment business for a long time and has a wealth of knowledge on the subject. This has made him one of Australia's leading property market analysts, renowned as the property market researcher that experts go to for all their Australian housing market insights. John is a popular contributor to property-related media, such as Your Investment Property magazine, Michael Yardney's Property...
174 - Prue Muirhead Chats To Bernadette Janson About Strategically Growing Wealth Through Property Investment And Management
August 24, 2022 02:30 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBBernadette spoke to Prue Muirhead, a true rock star in the property industry. She is well known in the media and investment industry, being the winner of an Australian Property Investor of the Year award. She also lectured in property investment and management at TAFE, South Australia, for ten years. Prue holds an extensive positive cash flow property portfolio with her husband, Andy. They run their own property management business, Muirhead Property Management, and comprehensively understa...
173 - Why 50 Plus Are The Years Where The Magic Happens For Women In Renovating
August 19, 2022 01:31 - 20 minutes - 28 MB50 is a magic number if you want to transform your life with renovating if my experience is anything to go by. In this episode of She Renovates I will be telling you why you need to be thinking about this and what steps you need to take to step into action. If you have the reno gene, this is for you. Our tribe absolutely thrives on the process of searching for a property, deciding what direction to take it in, and completing the renovation. There are times when it challenges our sense of pe...
172 - Hilary Saxton Talks About Mindset, Renovating For Profit And Property Development
August 12, 2022 01:12 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB“Hillary Saxton is a go-getter. She is determined and tenacious. She has a strong desire to empower all people, but mostly women to realize that they can dream and have whatever they want. It doesn't matter where you come from, what matters is where you want to go.” This is how Hilary describes herself in my interview with her. She works with people in property and business to help them formulate a strategy and equip them with the knowledge they require to build within them the confidence t...
Workshop Day 3: The Success Blueprint To Life Changing Transformation With Renovating
August 03, 2022 05:31 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBResources Women in Renovating Workshop www.theschoolofrenovating.com/womeninrenovating Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow on LinkedIn https://ww...
Workshop Day 2: How To Live A Happy & Abundant Life With Renovating
August 03, 2022 01:08 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBResources Women in Renovating Workshop www.theschoolofrenovating.com/womeninrenovating Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow on LinkedIn https://ww...
Workshop Day 1: Discovering Your Renovating Superpower
August 01, 2022 07:43 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBResources Women in Renovating Workshop www.theschoolofrenovating.com/womeninrenovating Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow on LinkedIn https://ww...
171 - Inspiring Women Renovating with Bernadette Janson and Michelle Lewis
July 27, 2022 04:32 - 32 minutes - 43.9 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:11] Every single woman has a goal. [03:13] It’s not just about the big wins. [04:25] Money's not everything, but it's right up there with oxygen [04:25] Get a decent income to support your borrowing capacity [07:13] The total profit of Wonder Women for 2021 [09:27] Interest rates are moving up. [10:50] Historic house renovation in the regional New South Wales. [13:30] The challenging time in your journey as a renovator. [14:21] Creative strategies with trades...
170 - How To Use Renovating To Build A High Equity, High Cashflow Portfolio Fast
July 20, 2022 02:52 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBRenovating is addictive! It is easy to get sucked into the vortex of your current project with tunnel vision that can make it difficult to look towards the future. As a result, I have seen a lot of people spend a large portion of their prime years trying to build up a portfolio so they can give up their day jobs, with very little success. They lacked a future-proofing strategy. I don’t want you to find yourself in the same boat. So, In this episode of the She Renovates Podcast, I tell you h...
169 - How To Renovate For Profit To Quit Your Day Job
July 13, 2022 06:49 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBHave you always dreamed of being a professional renovator? Are you wondering how to go from being a hobby renovator to renovating for profit? If you are not in love with your job, or you are looking for a way to increase, or replace your income and quit your day job, renovating can allow you to take control of your income-earning capacity. At The School Of Renovating we mentor women who often fall in love with renovating later in life. They have a flair for creating beautiful spaces to live...
168 - Katrina Lumsden: Styling For Holiday Accommodation
July 06, 2022 00:26 - 29 minutes - 40 MBKatrina Lumsden has a strong passion for real estate. She has a new big goal: to buy, renovate and design a hotel in a cool holiday property. Think Palm Springs meets coastal luxe. Styling for holiday accommodation is Katrina’s superpower. She has a business called Studio Haven which you can find on Instagram (@studiohaven_au). Working with holiday homeowners to elevate and transform their homes into must-stay destinations, Katrina is extremely passionate about her work, which she says ligh...
167 - How To Renovate Your Family Home Without Over Capitalising
June 30, 2022 05:04 - 26 minutes - 36 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:28] Why renovate your own home? [02:37] When renovating your family home the tendency to overspend is strong. [03:03] Is the family home an asset? [06:48] Get a local real estate agent to give you feedback. [09:03] What your renovated property will be worth? [09:08] Work out the value of the renovated property. [10:15] You can add 100,000 - 500,000 if you do the right renovation. [10:51] How much you're willing to commit to the renovation? [11:48] Get full co...
166 - Profit From Rent To AirBnb: Bernadette Talks To Trevor Salmon Of Maggies At Trentham
June 21, 2022 10:05 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB“There's a lot to see and do just within the house itself, that’s been a deliberate setup is creating this experience of something quite different and trying to create that feel that sense of wow when people arrive at the house.” -Trevor Salmon EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [03:09] How did Trevor come by Maggies at Trentham? [07:13] What was the source of the concept? [11:42] How long did the renovation take? [12:15] Leonard Joel is a good source of antique stuff. [14:21] How long does it take ...
165 - Foong Koh Buckland Talks About Renovating For Profit
June 14, 2022 07:15 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBFoong Koh Buckland joined Michelle and me to talk about her journey from being a pharmacist to renovating for profit. She is super driven, loads of fun and lives in Adelaide. Foong owns a successful business named after her sons, BenJon. Foong chatted to us about how she came to be a full-time renovator, completely replacing her income as a pharmacist in four years. We talked about how she manages eight, soon to be ten, projects at the same time, the benefits of joint ventures, taking contr...
[Encore] Is Buying And Renovating A Website Similar To Property Renovation?
June 03, 2022 13:14 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBThis week we have something very special for you. About a year ago I invited Liz Raad to talk about renovating websites. I have been interested in this strategy for quite some time, for a couple of reasons one is because it's about digital, and digital is definitely very current and loaded with opportunities. And the second reason is that it's at such a low price point and as opposed to property. Whenever I make a decision to learn a new skill, I like to shortcut the learning curve and get ...
164 - A Successful Mindset Is A Must For A Successful Renovation Business
June 03, 2022 03:13 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBYour mindset in the business of renovation determines how successful you will be in making a profit. Doing the courses and learning the skills required to get the job done are important, but unless you can translate your knowledge into an action plan, you are not going to change your life. I spoke to Michelle Lewis, our renovation and mindset coach, about the value of mindset in renovating. She believes strongly in the power of investing in yourself and how it makes it possible to change yo...
163 - Bernadette Janson Talks To Lucy About Why Your Own Home Is A Good Place To Learn About Renovation
May 19, 2022 05:52 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBRenovating for profit can be stressful. A lot of things can and do go wrong. Lucy is one of our rising stars whose renovating journey started by accident. She renovated her own home, fell in love with renovating, and sold her home in order to start building up a property portfolio. She said: “Renovating your own home is an awesome way to start because it's safe and you can take your time with it.” Lucy is one of our Wonder Women rising stars. From the moment I met her I got the sense that ...
162 - Property Management to Build Wealth with Penelope Valentine
May 12, 2022 04:50 - 26 minutes - 36 MBPenelope Valentine from Property Alchemy joined me to talk about investing in property. Penelope and her partner, Belinda, are particularly skilled at managing investment properties. After you purchase an investment property and add value to it through renovation, it is important that it generates wealth over time. Penelope and belinda are both long-term property investors and understand the value of a great property manager. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:38] Property management [03:57] Things...
161 - Completing A Renovation Project
April 29, 2022 07:17 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:09] Make the painter the last trade in your program [02:17] Start your landscaping early in your project [03:35] You will need to clean your property several times [5:14] Give yourself enough time to enjoy the renovation process [06:04 ] Good lists will help you to delegate tasks [07:04] The two main ways of doing styling [10:00] Brief your photographer to highlight your wow features [10:39] Maximize the Street appeals [10:51] Educate your real estate agent ...
Encore episode: How To Write A Scope Of Work For Renovation
April 21, 2022 08:06 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBA renovation scope of work is an essential tool for restoration project management. If you want to improve your home, here are some techniques and concrete ideas to give you an edge. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [1:34] New feature release: What’s Your Reno Question? [3:30] What is the renovation scope of work? [4:25] Importance of the scope work checklist [6:09] Three main sections to the renovation scope of work [6:42] Outlining the renovation project [7:49] Talking about the communication de...
[Encore] How To Write A Scope Of Work For Renovation
April 21, 2022 08:06 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBA renovation scope of work is an essential tool for restoration project management. If you want to improve your home, here are some techniques and concrete ideas to give you an edge. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [1:34] New feature release: What’s Your Reno Question? [3:30] What is the renovation scope of work? [4:25] Importance of the scope work checklist [6:09] Three main sections to the renovation scope of work [6:42] Outlining the renovation project [7:49] Talking about the communication de...
160 - Renovation Project Management With Ruth Newman
April 15, 2022 05:51 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBDo you manage your own projects or do you prefer to work with a project manager? The role of a project manager in a renovation is often poorly understood. I was talking to Ruth Newman during the class project about the fact that many of her clients choose to project manage their own renovations. It is an area in which our businesses overlap, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to talk to Ruth about what renovating project management involves. Ruth has a business called Ruth Newman...
159 - Looking Back At The Wonder Women Class Project
April 05, 2022 04:57 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe put out the call to see who would be interested in contributing and getting involved in a renovation that we paid for in cash. Out of twenty applicants we ended up with a team of fourteen wonderful, dedicated team members who all pulled their weight. It was a project full of challenges - some due to the pandemic but others were simply examples of the things that can, and do, go wrong during a renovation project. Three of our team members joined me to look back over the project to discus...
158 - Jo Vadillo Tells Us What We Can Expect From The Property Market Moving Forward
March 28, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBJo shared some interesting insights with me about the past and the future of the property market in Australia. She talked about the changes we’ve seen in selling and buying properties during COVID and what she predicts for 2022. She shares some valuable information for those who are looking to invest in property this year. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [02:44] Property market in 2021 was incredibly competitive [03:35] Big rise in the markets outside the capital city [04:47] How Covid Restrictions ...
157 - Luke Chant From Hotwire Heating Talks About The Benefits Of Underfloor Heating
March 21, 2022 04:33 - 26 minutes - 37 MBHave you considered installing underfloor heating in your renovation, but thought it was too expensive to install and costly to run? I am guilty of having some preconceived ideas about underfloor heating. That is why I invited Luke Chant from Hotwire Heating to chat to me about the ins and outs of underfloor heating. He talked me through what underfloor heating actually is; how much it costs to install; and the actual running costs to heat your home. He raved about underfloor heating creati...
Mary Nieuwland’s Avocado Smash Project With Her Family
March 14, 2022 08:26 - 45 MBIf you follow our She Renovates podcast you will be familiar with the strategy we came up with to give our children a leg up in the property market without giving them handouts – The Avocado Smash Strategy. We pool our resources with each of our kids, do a renovation together and split the profits. Mary Nieuwland has used The Avocado Smash strategy to help her daughter, Layla, break into the property market. She is also a successful Airbnb owner, and mentored some of our other women on seve...
156 - Mary Nieuwland’s Avocado Smash Project With Her Family
March 14, 2022 08:26 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIf you follow our She Renovates podcast you will be familiar with the strategy we came up with to give our children a leg up in the property market without giving them handouts – The Avocado Smash Strategy. We pool our resources with each of our kids, do a renovation together and split the profits. Mary Nieuwland has used The Avocado Smash strategy to help her daughter, Layla, break into the property market. She is also a successful Airbnb owner, and mentored some of our other women on seve...