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– with Bernadette Janson
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Explore Inspiration and practical advice here to help women with a passion and flair for beautiful
homes create an income and a life they love.
What Women Want (From Renovating)
Discover key findings from our survey on renovating and investing, including motivations, trusted information sources, and financing preferences.
5 Winter Home Styling Tips To Make Your Home Cosy for Winter
Transform your space with these winter home styling tips. Learn to use color, texture, and light to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Renovating Style Trends: The Cutting Edge, Strong Performers And The Ones To Avoid
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How To Choose A Real Estate Agent For Selling Your Property
Choosing the best real estate agent to sell your property requires focusing on their track record, negotiation skills, and local knowledge. #RealEstateAgent #PropertySale
How You Can Buy Your First Home Even When It Seems Impossible (Part 1)
Young professionals in Sydney worry they’ll never afford a home. Learn why financial education and strategic investments can help overcome this hurdle.
AI Bookkeeping for Renovators: How I Did a Week’s Work in Two Hours
End-of-project bookkeeping used to take me a week. With AI, it took about two hours. Here’s how I reconciled a renovation’s receipts with Claude.
IP44 Bathroom Lights: The Rule I’m Wrestling With in the Last Two Weeks of a Reno
Bathroom lights need the right IP rating for where they hang. Here’s what IP44 means, the bathroom zones, and the last-minute reno problems I’m solving now.
Floating Floor Installation: Five Decisions That Make the Difference
Floating floor installation day comes down to a few small decisions: board direction, the joiner, underlay and protection. Here’s what we did on our reno.
House Prices Falling? The Buffer and Boost Strategy for Renovating in a Down Market
House prices are falling in Sydney and Melbourne. Here’s the buffer and boost strategy I use to renovate in a down market – and what our Bondi flip taught me.
How to Become an Airbnb Superhost: The Small Touches Guests Remember
Becoming an Airbnb Superhost comes down to the small things. The butter trick, the toilet roll fold and why we reshot our photos.
Airbnb Occupancy Rate: How We Went From 40% to 75% by Charging Less
Our Airbnb was stuck at 40% occupancy. Three small changes – a lower price, longer stays and a fresh headline – took it to 75% in a year.
Capital Gains Tax Changes 2027: Why Renovators Should Get a Valuation
The 50% CGT discount is set to end on 30 June 2027. If your rental needs a renovation, here’s why timing – and a valuation – could matter.
Airbnb Arbitrage in Australia: Why I’d Build a Management Business Instead
Airbnb arbitrage looks like a fast way into short-term rentals. Here’s why I’d skip it in Australia and build an Airbnb management business instead.
Downsizing in Retirement: Why Right-Sizing Beats Going Small
Thinking about downsizing in retirement? Count the real costs, size your next home for 20 years, and weigh staying and renovating before you sell.
