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The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Joint Venture Renovation : A Case Study
Discover how to build a successful joint venture renovation. Learn key steps, legal setup, and real results from Bernadette Janson’s case study.

Business Xcellence Awards
The School of Renovating is a proud finalist in the 2021 Business Xcellence Awards, empowering women to build wealth and confidence through renovating.

Bernadette Janson Meets With The Renovation Builder: Class Project Report
Bernadette Janson visits the renovation builder onsite to review open-plan design progress, beam installation, and updates on the Class Project renovation.

The Newcastle Class Project Catch up
Get the latest Newcastle Class Renovation Project update—demolition progress, builder plans, and smart design choices by Bernadette Janson’s team.

Class Project Update: The Demolition Project
Our class renovation demolition project is underway! See how Bernadette Janson and her team plan, manage, and prepare for this exciting stage.

Getting A Glimpse Of The Class Project Progress
See the latest update on our class renovation project — demolition done, builder ready, and exciting bathroom design ideas from Bernadette Janson!

Women, Learn to Replace Your Income with Property Renos
Discover how women can replace their income with smart property renovations, build wealth, and secure long-term financial freedom.

What To Do After You Learn How To Make A Profit From Renovating
Learn what to do after mastering renovating for profit—expand your impact, give back, and grow your renovation success with Bernadette Janson.

Catching Up With The Class Project
Catch up on the latest Class Renovation Project update—delays, plans, and progress as Bernadette Janson’s team pushes to finish before Christmas.

AusMumpreneur Awards 2021 – Celebrating A Finalist!
The School of Renovating is a finalist for the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Business Pivot category. Learn about our successful shift to online renovation training during the pandemic.

Small Business Champions Award
The School Of Renovating is a finalist for the Small Business Champions Awards, recognizing their efforts in empowering women through renovation programs.

Reaching Out To Support Our Sisters
KOCO empowers women in South India by providing smartphones to overcome Covid lockdowns, enabling remote work and rebuilding their community and self-esteem.

Retirement Planning for Women Over 50: 3 Brutal Truths | School of Renovating
Worried about the retirement cliff? Discover the 3 brutal truths women over 50 must face to avoid poverty and build wealth through property. Read now.

Fast Track to Retirement Through Renovating: The Curry Method
Is the slow “Curry Method” of saving keeping you stuck? Discover how the fast track to retirement through renovating can condense years of profit into one deal.

How Women Renovators Command Respect in Construction: 4 Non-Negotiable Systems
Stop relying on “confidence.” Use these 4 proven renovation systems—tendering, payments, and contracts—to command respect and protect your profit.

Why Owning Renovation Styling Furniture Is Your Ultimate Insurance Policy
Stop bleeding profit on hire fees. Discover why owning renovation styling furniture is your ultimate insurance policy for timeline control and Airbnb pivots.

DIY Property Styling: Turn Your Creative Hobbies into Renovation Profit
Stop outsourcing your profit. Discover how your creative hobbies (quilting, gardening) are actually $8,000 renovation skills in disguise. Read more.

Renovating for Retirement: The “One Property” Wealth Strategy (Anti-Portfolio)
Stop chasing a massive property portfolio. Discover the “Anti-Portfolio” strategy: How to retire mortgage-free and generate $100k+ income by renovating just one home.

The Workaround Trap: Fixing Financial Problems with Renovation
Are you normalizing financial struggle? Discover the “Workaround Trap” and how to finally solve the root problem through profitable renovation. Fix the tank today.

Why Renovation Systems Matter More Than Your Design Skills (A $25,000 Lesson)
A $25,000 electrical disaster taught us that renovation systems matter more than design. Get the non-negotiable insurance checklist that saved our profit margin.

How to Eliminate Your Mortgage with Renovation: A Strategy for Women Over 50
Don’t pay your mortgage for another 20 years. Learn 3 strategic renovation pathways to turn home equity into a debt-busting weapon. Start your plan today.