Better Real Estate

After decades spent renovating for profit, Cherie Barber is doing things a little differently. 

In Part 2 of her conversation with Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock, Cherie takes us inside The Farmhouse, her sprawling Western Sydney project blending modern farmhouse style with her love of mid-century design. She explains why even a deeply personal home still needs to make financial sense, and how she decides where to follow her heart and where to think about resale. 

Plus, Cherie reveals why she starts her days at 3:30am, how she solves renovation problems in her sleep and the incredible story of how she came tantalisingly close to owning Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs honeymoon home. 

This episode covers: 

• Inside Cherie Barber’s Western Sydney farmhouse 
• Mixing modern farmhouse and mid-century design 
• Taking colour inspiration from the surrounding landscape 
• Renovating for yourself vs renovating for resale 
• Why Cherie avoids design trends 
• Her surprising 3:30am morning routine 
• Solving renovation problems in her sleep 
• Cherie’s love of Palm Springs and mid-century architecture 
• The extraordinary story behind Elvis Presley’s honeymoon home 
• The property deal that got away 

You can find Cherie on Instagram here.  

Read about Tinnie, Cherie’s humanoid robot here.  

Check out Cherie’s 7 Top Renovating Tips here 

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Credits: 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Cherie Barber 

Edited by: Leah Porges 

Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain 

With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team. 

The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. 

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Cherie Barber has spent more than three decades renovating property and after more than 250 projects, there isn’t much she hasn’t encountered on site. 

In Part 1 of her conversation with Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock, Cherie gets candid about what renovating really costs today, how to tell whether a quote stacks up and why the cheapest tradie isn’t necessarily the one you want. 

Plus, she shares how she keeps disagreements from blowing up on site, the experiences that shaped her relentless work ethic and introduces Tinnie, the humanoid robot joining her latest renovation, The Farmhouse, as a very unconventional assistant. 

This episode covers: 

• Cherie Barber’s rules for choosing and managing tradies 
• Fixed-price quotes vs hourly rates 
• Why she always gets three quotes 
• How to handle disagreements on a renovation site 
• The work ethic behind more than 250 renovations 
• The Farmhouse, Cherie’s major new Western Sydney project 
• Meet Tinnie, the humanoid robot working alongside her tradies 
• What AI and robotics could mean for the future of renovating 

You can find Cherie on Instagram here.  

Read about Tinnie, Cherie’s humanoid robot here.  

Check out Cherie’s 7 Top Renovating Tips here  

🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts 

Listen and follow on Spotify 

👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube 

Watch full episodes 

Credits: 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Cherie Barber 

Edited by: Leah Porges 

Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain 

With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team. 

The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love homes, real estate and design? You'll love The Edit, by Home Beautiful. Every Tuesday, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock dives into the stories behind beautiful homes and the people who design and live in them. 

So scoot on over to The Edit by Home Beautiful, and hit follow, + or subscribe wherever you're watching or listening! 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify 👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube

And enjoy this first peek into Part 1 of the iconic Deborah Hutton's episode of The Edit!

Deborah Hutton has worn many hats - TV presenter, magazine editor, model - but now she's doing something she's never done before: project manager and interior designer. After selling her house in Bronte, she bought a crumbling red brick cottage overlooking the ocean south of Sydney and is now deep in a build she describes as the home of her life. 

In this episode of The Edit, Deb joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about what drew her away from Sydney to the tiny seaside community of Wombarra, why she chose to work with architect Walter Barda, and how a landslide, a geotech and 70 concrete piers all became part of the story.  

Plus, Deb shares why there’s not a drop of white in the colour palette, how a visit to Huka Lodge in New Zealand shaped the entire aesthetic, and why she’s building this house entirely for bringing people together.  

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Deborah Hutton - to devour Part 2, just choose your favourite spot to subscribe to The Edit by Home Beautiful, and hit follow, + or subscribe wherever you're watching or listening! 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify 👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube

This episode covers:  

• Deborah Hutton’s South Coast build 

• Why Deb sold her Bronte house and left Sydney 

• Working with architect Walter Barda 

• The landslide, geotech and 70 concrete piers that shaped the build 

• The self-contained studio and why Deb decided to build it 

• The steam room, master bedroom and infrared sauna 

• A green colour palette that surprised even Deb 

• The design inspiration behind the house 

• Wall sconces, candlelight and a home designed for entertaining 

• Why Deb hosts 12-hour lunches and how she does it 

Photo Credits: @deborahhutton and Home Beautiful

Credits 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Deb Hutton 

Edited by: Leah Porges 

Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain 

With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team. 

The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. 

https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/ 

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Welcome to Better Real Estate, a podcast about all things property! This episode is about upsizing and downsizing. It's a must listen for anyone that needs to change the way they are living.

Dora and Greg talk about both upsizing and downsizing. Greg upsized from his bachelor flat to a family home and is looking ahead to when the kids are out of the house. Dora has never downsized but talks about how she turned a four bedroom into a three so that she and the kids all had enough space. They talk shop with Nicki Hvass of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and Darren Hughes from Tiny Houses Australia. So whether you need a bigger or smaller home, this is the episode for you.

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To make your decision easier we've created a checklist to help you decide whether you are ready to downsize that you can download from our website.

For more property information and inspiration, visit our website.

About our hosts

Dora Papas is the Editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Dora is a decorator who has bought and sold a number of homes in different styles and has extensive experience as an owner-builder.

Greg Fahey is the DIY Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Greg is a licensed builder and carpenter.

This podcast has been made possible by our partners at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

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Welcome to Better Real Estate, a podcast about all things property! This episode is about making a profit from homesharing. How can your home help make you money? It's time to talk about short-term and holiday rentals.

Dora and Greg discuss using Airbnb overseas in England, Germany, Holland and Greece, which is their only experience of short-term rentals. They talk shop with Sally-Anne Lawlor of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and Anna Mildon a specialist property manager from Guest Management Sydney on how you can turn a profit from your place. Whether you want to maximise your home's monetary potential or fund a holiday house, you'll hear lots of practical ideas you can try in this episode. 

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To make your decision easier we've created a basic guide to Short Term Rentals that you can download from our website.

For more property information and inspiration, visit our website.

About our hosts

Dora Papas is the Editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Dora is a decorator who has bought and sold a number of homes in different styles and has extensive experience as an owner-builder.

Greg Fahey is the DIY Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Greg is a licensed builder and carpenter.

This podcast has been made possible by our partners at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Better Real Estate, a podcast about all things property! This episode is about making a sea or tree change. What are the most important considerations when you want to move out of the city?

Dora and Greg discuss idea of getting away from it all and moving to a small coastal or rural community. They talk shop with Danelle Wiseman of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and Adam Woodhams, a horticulturalist and media professional who took the plunge and is living the tree change dream. Whether you're wondering if getting out of the rat race is for you, or have made the decision and are ready to start planning, this episode is full of tips for you.

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To make your decision easier we've created a Planning a Sea or Tree Change Checklist that you can download from our website.

For more property information and inspiration, visit our website.

About our hosts

Dora Papas is the Editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Dora is a decorator who has bought and sold a number of homes in different styles and has extensive experience as an owner-builder.

Greg Fahey is the DIY Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Greg is a licensed builder and carpenter.

This podcast has been made possible by our partners at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

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Welcome to Better Real Estate, a podcast about all things property! This episode is about whether you should rent or buy. What are the pros and cons of each and how do you decide what's right for you?

Dora and Greg tackle the much-debated question of renting vs buying! They talk shop with Sally-Anne Lawlor of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and and Noel Whittaker, international bestselling author, finance and investment expert. This episode is a must-listen if you are unsure whether you should rent or buy a property.

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To make your decision easier we've created a Renting vs Buying Checklist that you can download from our website.

For more property information and inspiration, visit our website.

About our hosts

Dora Papas is the Editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Dora is a decorator who has bought and sold a number of homes in different styles and has extensive experience as an owner-builder.

Greg Fahey is the DIY Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Greg is a licensed builder and carpenter.

This podcast has been made possible by our partners at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Better Real Estate, a podcast about all things property! This episode is about choosing the best rental. How can you find a great place to live and make it your own?

Dora and Greg have never rented! But they do know something about it as Dora's son rents and Greg is a landlord himself having built a granny flat on his property. They talk shop with Michael Sloan of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and and Alanna Smit, a renovation, extension and design expert from Cove Creatives is back. This is a must-listen for tips on getting the rental you want and design tips on turning it into a home.

Free e-book

If you'd like a free copy of Michael Sloan's e-book, all you have to do is leave a fabulous review, screen shot it and send to [email protected] with 'Better Real Estate review' in the subject line. Within 5 days you will receive a free copy of Michael Sloan's e-book 'The Formula to Successful Property Investing 2020' straight to your inbox. Giveaway ends May 1, 2020.

Free download

To make finding a new place easier we've created a Finding the Perfect Rental Checklist that you can download from our website.

For more property information and inspiration, visit our website.

About our hosts

Dora Papas is the Editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Dora is a decorator who has bought and sold a number of homes in different styles and has extensive experience as an owner-builder.

Greg Fahey is the DIY Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Greg is a licensed builder and carpenter.

This podcast has been made possible by our partners at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Better Real Estate, a podcast about all things property! This episode is about flipping houses (or apartments). It's all about renovating for profit and we talk about how you can do just that.

In this episode, our hosts Dora Papas and Greg Fahey run through what you need to think about if you want to buy, fix up and sell a property. Then they talk shop with special guests Saeshen Attapallil, an agent from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and Cherie Barber, Australia's most famous house flipper and owner of Renovating for Profit. It's packed full of practical info on how to start your property flipping journey.

For more property information and inspiration, visit our website.

About our hosts

Dora Papas is the Editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Dora is a decorator who has bought and sold a number of homes in different styles and has extensive experience as an owner-builder.

Greg Fahey is the DIY Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Greg is a licensed builder and carpenter.

This podcast has been made possible by our partners at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Better Real Estate, a podcast about all things property! This episode is about buying an investment property. It's a great way to build wealth but it does require a plan.

In this episode, our hosts Dora Papas and Greg Fahey talk about how you can invest in real estate, including which properties to choose and how to finance your endeavours. They talk shop with special guest Michael Sloan, an agent from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and author of The Formula to Successful Property Investing. Then Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton, mortgage broker and owner of Two Red Shoes is back with more excellent info. It's a must-listen whether you want to work out how to buy a holiday home or are looking to create a real estate empire.

Free e-book

If you'd like a free copy of Michael Sloan's e-book, all you have to do is leave a fabulous review, screen shot it and send to [email protected] with 'Better Real Estate review' in the subject line. Within 5 days you will receive a free copy of Michael Sloan's e-book 'The Formula to Successful Property Investing 2020' straight to your inbox. Giveaway ends May 1, 2020.

Free download

To make your property investing journey easier we've created a Property Investment Glossary that you can download from our website.

For more property information and inspiration, visit our website.

About our hosts

Dora Papas is the Editor of BetterHomes and Gardens magazine. Dora is a decorator who has bought and sold a number of homes in different styles and has extensive experience as an owner-builder.

Greg Fahey is the DIY Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Greg is a licensed builder and carpenter.

This podcast has been made possible by our partners at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.