We have an extraordinary DevelopHer joining us today to share her journey into project management and renovating for profit.  Anita is one of our incredible DevelopHers and today Kribashini speaks with her about her most recent renovation project, a Californian bungalow in Bentleigh, Victoria.

One of the most important parts of developing is the ability to carry on with a project because let’s face it, there are always roadblocks.  Anita shares how her resilience helped her push through the challenge of finding the right builder and how she navigated the spanner that Covid threw in the works.

Every build has its challenges but before 2020, at least you were allowed on site to check how things were going!  Unable to be there in person, Anita relied on facetime and constant phone calls to check on progress and make decisions.  She describes the frustration of not being able to see things in person, making communication with her builders and suppliers all the more crucial.

Anita talks through some of the specifics of the renovation, including gorgeous high raked ceilings, curved features and a playful pink powder room which Kribashini can’t wait to see.  Tying in old with new, Anita has added a beautiful extension onto the bungalow, giving it a modern twist whilst maintaining its period charm.  Anita talks about the importance of seeing past what you’re presented upfront and having a vision for the renovation.

 

Finding the right home can take time - Anita visited over 20 places before she found this beauty.  In fact, she purchased it at auction via Facetime with her husband while she attended a BuildHer Masterclass!  It just goes to show, if you want something, you can make it happen and find a way around any roadblock along the way.

 

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