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by | Mar 13, 2019
Right now there is a real swing back into colour. BUT - this is not one of the trends that you want to follow. We are always looking for the classic looks which will stand the test of time... Current colour trends will not stand up to this test... It will pass and...
by | Feb 19, 2019
Perhaps it's the fast pace of life today, or people becoming more switched on, there is a definite trend which we really need to pay attention to at the moment when planning and designing spaces.....
by | Feb 12, 2019
Flooring technology had become a "thing". There are companies out there that are really creating some amazing, beautiful, hard wearing and easy to lay products....
by | Feb 5, 2019
It's really important that your first renovation be a good experience. It's easy to get overwhelmed , especially the first time you do a reno. But with some careful planning and preparation you can do it in a way that makes it easy and enjoyable. We cover a lot of...
by | Jan 29, 2019
Loads of old houses have small bathrooms, it was just part of the design sensibility of pre 90's houses. To bring those bathrooms up to a modern look without major construction needs some very special tricks. So today we covered some tricks specifically for small...
by | Jan 22, 2019
Architects and consultants are going to be part of your team on almost all of the projects you do. They will form a critical part of your team, so it pays to know how to get the best from them. That's the topic of this weeks meetup. https://vimeo.com/312630144
by | Jan 15, 2019
Today we talking about the latest home trends and how we know what's "on-trend" and what's not. There are a huge number of these resources, some are better than others, and we'll discuss the difference as well as how we use the information we glean to inform the way...
by | Jan 15, 2019
Since we're noticing falls of up to 20% in property (sold) prices right now is some areas, and the drama of the royal commission still unfolding as their findings are released, we may need to change our investment strategies. That's what this weekly meetup is about....
by | Dec 11, 2018
Over the last week or so we've received a number of images and reports from students who have now completed projects. We're both so impressed at the amazing results they have achieved. So for this week's weekly meetup we thought we'd share Lynn's reno and also dissect...
by | Dec 4, 2018
Entering into any industry always comes with new jargon and terminology. In this week's weekly meetup we give you a crash course in sounding like an expert, knowing what your builders are talking about. Knowing the jargon is also important because you need to know...
by | Nov 29, 2018
Many people in the reno secrets course have been asking us about how we renovate for a living... and about our renovation consultancy. In this week's meetup we dive into what it's like to be a renovation consultant... warts and all... We give you the good, the bad and...
by | Nov 23, 2018
This is an exciting topic for our weekly meetup. Using project homes is a great way to expand your profits and scope of possibility when it comes to doing deals. We discuss what's out there, how it can be adapted to create something unique. This is a longer one than...
by | Nov 19, 2018
This house is just down the road from me so of course... I had to go have a sticky-beak and see why they were asking around $10,000,000 for it. the great thing was that I was quickly able to work out how you can replicate this same look on a tin-shed budget. That's...
by | Nov 7, 2018
It might seem impossible to take an old fibro house and turn it into something that looks modern and trendy... at least not without a massive budget... But that's exactly what CAN be done if you use these simple and cost-effective tricks for upgrading the exterior of...
by | Oct 23, 2018
In this week's meetup we explore the latest colour trends and combinations and styles. Trends are moving all the time and things are evolving all the time. Also check out the new style guides and resources on the resource docs page. [button...
by | Oct 16, 2018
This week's weekly meetup is us with special guest Viv Halliday who is the originator of the reno save club. On this meet-up Viv shares all her best tips for getting the most of the Reno Card on your next renovation.
by | Oct 10, 2018
Outdoor areas are one of the big places that can create emotion - which is one of the big factors in getting a good sale price. Today we dive into how to create the greatest appeal with the areas you've got. It's all about creating that lifestyle wow factor and there...
by | Oct 5, 2018
Something I've done - (Belinda Westblade) a few times is being asked to renovate a commercial space... There are lots of reasons to do this as it can seriously improve the value of a property in several ways... (but very different ways to a residential). If you are...
by | Sep 26, 2018
Driveways and paths often get overlooked because people would rather spend their money on the inside, but the reality is that these areas can really boost street appeal and if you ignore them they can equally bring the house down. So this week we dive into the options...
by | Sep 24, 2018
This week we explore what is at the heart of street appeal and first impressions... Entryways.
by | Sep 12, 2018
There are positives and negatives when you renovation driven by ego. the trick is making sure you are using the positives and not being run by the negatives. In today's meetup we chat about how these ego triggers can blow your budget, cost more and often waste time....
by | Sep 4, 2018
We all love a walk in robe... But if the property you're renovating doesn't have one is it worth reconfiguring the house to create one? What difference does a walk in make to the value of a house and can you get away with a standard type robe? Want to know the answers...
by | Aug 29, 2018
This week we look at what's what's the absolute best solution vs what is "better than" the existing house and almost as good as the "best" but for a fraction of the price. Knowing these tricks and when to apply them is the secret behind many a VERY profitable...
by | Aug 22, 2018
Today we're looking changing direction and starting to dive into bathrooms. Today we're exploring fixtures and fittings. What to use, that not to use, what is likely to add value and what items cost more but add no more value (Yes, these are the ones you want to...
by | Aug 15, 2018
Bootcamp was amazing last weekend - on this weekly meetup we discuss some things that came up in the boot camp, find out what it is that you want us to cover more of (even if you're watching the recording there's still time to add your thoughts... Email us or drop a...
by | Aug 9, 2018
This week we take a look at some budget styling options using BigW and Kmart's new ranges. There are some amazing new things coming into these new ranges which are very much on trend yet very budget conscious. We look at how to out some of these things together to...
by | Aug 2, 2018
This is part 4 of our Renovation Secrets Feasibility series. In this one we do another feasibility case study for a real-life deal we found in the market. Heaps to be learned by doing this and tackling the variables you often come across in the market. Check it out....
by | Jul 25, 2018
Today in Feasibility Part 3 we dive into estimating renovation costs - because you have to know what it's going to cost you to get your project up to the level you want to get it to in order to get the sale price you're looking for... So it's pretty important to get...
by | Jul 3, 2018
Here is the second weekly meetup covering feasibility studies on properties worth renovating
by | Jul 10, 2018
This week we tackled further training around the ALL IMPORTANT feasibility study you MUST master and use every time you are evaluating a property. (This will be continued next week)
by | Jul 3, 2018
Ok we all know the kitchen is the centre of the house (ever been to a party and the cool kids end up standing in the kitchen?) it's the heart of every house so it pays to get this right. Here are some ways to do this on a budget.
by | Jul 3, 2018
There are so many amazing design ideas out there it's easy to get lost. Today we discuss the Must haves and Must do's of every cosmetic reno you do.
by | Jun 12, 2018
This week we look at one of the most important selling factors in any renovation... where does the new owner stick all their stuff? - get this right and people will love you for it...and pay more to buy or live in your renovated house.
by | Jun 5, 2018
This week we look at architectural elements and features that can add big value by adding a 'Lux" feel to your renovations, but often with minimal cost. These little touches can be the difference between "really good" and "WOW - Amazing!"
by | May 29, 2018
Today we discuss lighting: Whats trending inside and outside, where to source your product and what to buy. And of course, we also answer some questions.
by | May 22, 2018
by | May 16, 2018