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Class Project Renovation Training: The “Safety Net” Strategy for Your First Flip
Learn to flip property without the risk. Our Class Project renovation training for women offers a financial safety net and hands-on mentoring. Join now.
First Home Buyer Renovation Opportunity in Australia: Why Savvy Renovators are Winning in 2026
The 2026 Australian property market has shifted. Discover why the expanded 5% Deposit Scheme is a massive opportunity for savvy renovators to flip for profit.
Renovation Wealth Building for Women Over 50: Why Age Is Your Greatest Runway
Can you build wealth after 50? Learn the systematic renovation strategy Jane Lynch used to bridge the retirement gap and manufacture property profit.
How the First Home Buyer Scheme Australia Changes Create a Perfect Storm for Renovators in 2025
Learn how the October 2025 First Home Buyer scheme changes create a massive profit opportunity for renovators. Unlimited spots, no income caps, and $1.5M price caps.
Is the Buy-and-Hold Renovation Strategy the Secret to Retirement Security?
Learn how the buy-and-hold renovation strategy manufactures equity and generates passive income. A step-by-step guide for women by Bernadette Janson.
How to Make More Profit from Renovating: The “Weighted Vest” Strategy
Learn how to increase your renovation ROI in Australia without spending more time or money. Discover Bernadette Janson’s “Weighted Vest” framework for profit-first renovating.
Is it Too Late to Start a Business at 60? Why Age is Your Greatest Runway
Is it too late to start a business at 60? Discover why women in their 60s and 70s are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs and how to pivot to property.
The Tiny Detail That Screams “Budget Reno” (And How to Fix It for Under $10)
Learn how the right GPO (power point) can boost your home’s perceived value. Discover why smart renovators choose slim profiles for maximum ROI and profit.
How to Start Renovating for Profit: The Step-by-Step Wealth Strategy for Women
Learn how to start renovating for profit with Bernadette Janson’s proven system. Discover the “20-minute” wealth strategy and build your retirement security today.
Why Smart Renovators are Choosing Rimless Toilets: The Future of Bathroom Hygiene
Why are rimless toilets better for renovators? Save 8,000L of water annually, cut cleaning time by 30%, and boost property ROI with our expert guide.
The Grandmother Trap: Why Free Babysitting Could Cost You Your Retirement
Are you the “default babysitter”? Learn why free childcare is costing your retirement security and get the exact scripts to set boundaries without guilt.
The Romance Trap: Why Fantasy Properties Kill Your Profitable Renovation Strategy
Dreaming of a French chateau? Stop. Learn why emotional investing destroys wealth and how to build a profitable renovation strategy instead.
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.
