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Why Short-Term Holiday Rentals Are Good Property Investments
Discover how short-term holiday rentals like Airbnb can grow your property income and wealth. Proven strategies from The School of Renovating.

6 Ways To Fund Your Renovation With Bernadette Janson
Discover 6 smart ways to fund your renovation — from bank loans to joint ventures. Proven finance tips from Bernadette Janson and The School of Renovating.

Megan Brock: Renovation Project To Uplift Women
Discover how Megan Brock’s renovation project uplifts women through affordable housing, creativity, and property empowerment. Learn her inspiring story.

Kathy Madell: The Journey From A Career In Banking To Property Renovation And Investment
Discover how Kathy Madell turned her banking career into a thriving property renovation and investment journey. A true inspiration for women in renovating.

Finally, A Well Earned Free Pass For Nurses When Getting A Loan
Learn how nurses in Australia can get home loans up to 90% LVR with no LMI. Discover the new St George offer and how it helps nurses build wealth.

Top 10 Habits That Can Be Killing Your Dreams
Break bad habits holding back your renovating success. Learn 10 key tips to achieve your property goals and profit from every renovation project.

She Renovates Live: 15 Reasons You Should Attend
Join She Renovates Live 2022 — the must-attend event for women renovators. Learn profit strategies, network, and get inspired to grow your property success.

What Downsizers Want
Discover what downsizers want in a home. Learn key design, layout, and lifestyle features to attract Australia’s growing baby boomer market.

She Renovates Live: An Opportunity To Connect With Like-Minded Women in Renovating
Join She Renovates Live in Sydney! Connect with like-minded women, grow your renovating for profit skills, and build lasting property success.

New Ways To Succeed With Post-Covid Renos
Discover the top post-COVID renovation ideas! Create healthy, functional homes with smart design, ventilation, and hybrid workspaces.

A Little Known Way To Add Value To Your Strata Property
James Burgin, our marketing guru and one of our students, talks about how he added value to his strata property in Bondi, Sydney.

The Six Steps to The Magic of Micro Development
Learn the 6 steps to micro development property success — subdivide, renovate, and profit with this smart, high-cash-flow strategy for investors.

From Property Success to Personal Growth: Jenna’s Property Journey
Discover how Jenna Bradwell turned her property passion into profit through smart renovations, mindset shifts, and a winning strategy in Bondi.

5 Surprising Ways To Profit From Renovating In 2023 with Bernadette Janson
Discover 5 powerful ways to profit from renovating in 2023. Learn Bernadette Janson’s proven strategies to reduce risk and boost returns in any market.

The 3 Strategies To Build Wealth In Your Renovation Project
Discover 3 powerful renovation strategies to build wealth. Learn how to flip, stack, or partner to profit from property renovation projects in any market.

Strategies for an Organised, Stress-Free Renovation
Discover smart strategies for an organised, stress-free renovation. Learn expert tips from Virginia Wells and Bernadette Janson to plan, declutter, and manage your project.

10 Things To Consider When Buying A Property For Airbnb
Learn the 10 key things to consider when buying a property for Airbnb. Discover expert tips from Bernadette Janson on maximising profits and minimising risk.

10 Ways To Avoid Your Reno Looking Amateur
Learn how to avoid common renovation mistakes and make your reno look professional on a budget with expert tips from Bernadette Janson.

What Does Co-Living Mean For Women In Renovating?
Discover how co-living helps women renovators create affordable housing, boost cash flow, and invest smarter in Australia’s property market.

What Do Renovators Need To Know About The Build?
Discover how The Build by Temple & Webster helps renovators access 3D design ideas, home improvement products, and affordable renovation inspiration.

When Adding A Bedroom Doesn’t Add Value
Discover when adding a bedroom won’t add value and how to plan a floor layout that boosts your renovation profit. Smart strategies from The School of Renovating.