Are you pondering taking a very large home loan to renovate, build or buy a new house? If the size of it is making you hesitate, you're not the only one. In today's episode, I speak to a financial adviser and get a second opinion on inflation, interest rates and what everyone is spending on home loans in 2024. Plus, you'll find out how to work out the right amount to borrow for your situation and how much is too much in 2024. I talk to highly respected financial adviser Tim Ward from Ward...

I talk to a mortgage broker, and you'll learn what's happening with home loans and interest rates in 2024 and 2025. You'll also learn about current housing demand in southeast Queensland and which banks will support the environment to help you make the right decisions. I'll talk to highly respected mortgage broker Richard Jefferies from Newbridge Home Loans in Brisbane.

You might think of mortgage brokers only for getting the best home loan rates, but they've got a lot more knowledge and value to offer than that. Loans for construction and renovation are definitely not one size fits all. It's important to find out what finance is available for your project ideas, before you go too far. I talk to highly respected mortgage broker Richard Jefferies from Newbridge Home Loans in Brisbane.

When you discover the price to build your renovation plans you may think, ‘Surely it must be cheaper to sell and buy something better instead!’ Today I talk to a real estate agent about current house prices and you’ll find out what's happening in the real estate market in Brisbane and all around Australia in 2024 and the growth forecast moving forward. I also investigate the impact of flooding on property prices and how environmental design is valued in the market. I talk to highly...

You might think of real estate agents only for buying and selling property, but did you know that they have a heap of knowledge that can add value to your next renovation or new home project? In today's episode, we move on to the next step in the Renovate or Sell journey: Property value and feasibility. You'll find out how a good real estate agent can help you answer your design brief and budget questions, and add real value to your home. I'll be talking to experienced real estate agent Tim...

Find out how much it costs to renovate in Brisbane, South East Queensland and Northern NSW, Australia in 2024, and what's forecast to happen in 2025. You’ll find out the current square metre rates for new custom construction. We also cover the difference in build quality between lower and higher cost houses, smart ideas to keep construction costs under control and whether it’s better to renovate or demolish and build new. I talk to building cost estimator David Knight from Total Estimating...

If you are trying to find out how much your renovation ideas will cost to build, you will have come across square metre rates. But what are square metre rates and how are they calculated? In today’s episode you’ll find out all the answers and why building cost specialists hate them! I’ll be talking to Quantity Surveyor, Flavio Costanzo, from Flavio Costanzo and Associates, building cost consultants, in Brisbane

Find out how a Quantity Surveyor can provide you with independent building cost advice, and get insights into building costing that will add value to your residential project, whether you’re an owner, an architect, a building designer or a builder. In today’s episode I’ll talk to Flavio Costanzo from Flavio Costanzo and Associates Quantity Surveyors and building cost consultants, in Brisbane.

You might typically think of obtaining building cost advice from a builder, but did you know that’s not the only option? You can also obtain independent advice on how much it will cost to build your house plans or even your design ideas, from a Building Cost Estimator. In today's ‘On the Tools’ episode, you’ll find out practical information about working with a building cost estimator; what they do, what their services cost and how they can add value to your next renovation or new build...

Are you going in circles trying to work out whether to renovate or sell? Do you need more information about current costs to help you make the right decisions? In my first podcast season, I tackle costs head on. I interview five trusted industry insiders to find out the latest information: about the cost of construction, about the cost of houses, about home loans, and about the right amount to borrow. I demystify everything about costs, so you can stop going in circles and start moving forward.

Architect Stephanie Skyring introduces Renovation Collaborative, her new online learning guide designed to demystify everything about home design and construction. She passionately explains why she created it: to address Australia's high construction costs and inspire a greater commitment to environmental design. She outlines the courses and other resources Renovation Collaborative contains and how they can help you get the best results and value for money for your renovation or new house...