With some prior planning you can ensure you avoid these mistakes in your home.

For a full list of these tips you can find the electrical planning tips here

For more information, you can visit www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com or Instagram @plan.design.build.repeat

A butler’s pantry is one of the most desired spaces in a new home and is very high up on many homeowner’s wish list when renovating. A butler’s pantry can serve many different functions and purposes depending on your desires. There isn’t a 'one size fits all' solution.

The problem is, without prior planning, the butler’s pantry often doesn’t quite fit the desired layout in a lot of floor plans.

It is really important to give a lot of thought to how you will use this space and thoroughly plan out the design and how it will be laid out before the floor plan is finalised and definitely before construction begins.

If you have been dreaming of a new kitchen with a butler’s pantry, be sure to check out this quick little podcast episode.

For more information, you can visit www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com or Instagram at @plan.design.build.repeat

Sarah is a scientist, writer and designer and has created the iconic Airbnb… Captains Rest, which located in a remote part of the west coast in Tasmania.

This is a beautiful renovation story of a run-down shack by the sea.

After the success of Captains Rest, Sarah has gone on to educate thousands of students and other Airbnb owners via her online school, The Hosting Masterclass.

Recently Sarah launched her best-selling book Principals of style and her new online school  - Principles of style and storytelling.

Through her skill, love of science + design she has completely transformed her own life and the lives and homes of 1000's of her students by sharing her proven principals.

Sarah's story and journey is truly inspirational!

If you have been thinking about creating an Airbnb property business or want to further your skills and creativity in design, then this podcast is for you.

If you’d like to know more about Sarah’s courses or Captains Rest, you can head to sarahandrews.co and follow the links

In this episode, I’ll be helping you with a question that I am asked A LOT. That is….

Hey Rach, I’m really not happy with my plans. What can I do?

It can be really disheartening and you may have a real sinking feeling that you have spent months and months designing your new build or reno but you are just not happy with the plans.

Often by this stage you may have –

• Spent a significant amount of money on design and planning fees.
• You may have also spent months going back and forward with either a draftsman, building designer or an architect and you may feel further away from your desired home than you were months ago.
• At this point you may now have a plan that you just don’t love or that has been costed out way over your budget.
• You are tired, stressed and very frustrated.

If this sounds like you (or if you are planning to start the design phase) I share my tips and advice in this episode on what you can do to get your plans back on track.

For more information or to contact Rachael, you can head over to www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com

In this episode, I talk about a few things to check before you finalise your floor plan.

I have helped many people with getting their floor plans as they desire, and I am fanatical about the details being correct from the start. 

Ideally, you don’t want any detail to be left to the imagination or interpretation of different trades which means you are less likely to have mistakes and miscommunications when your build starts.

I share a few tips for you to check off your floor plan designs to save you money in the early design stage and during construction and to achieve the best outcome when the house is complete.

The biggest savings for your build or renovation are often made in the initial floor plan design stage! It really pays to spend a considerable amount of time getting your plans right at the start.

If you would like my help reviewing your floor plan you can contact me at https://www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com/workwithme

In todays episode, I share ten of my design tips for you to consider when designing your kitchen.

There is no doubt that the kitchen is the heart of the home and kitchens do absolutely sell houses. It is so important to plan out your new kitchen thoroughly before you start your build or renovation.

A well-designed new kitchen should be beautiful but also highly functional. I know from my own experience you can achieve BOTH a beautiful and functional kitchen on most budgets.

If you would like me to help you with your kitchen layout or design you can make an appointment to discuss your home at https://www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com/workwithme

In episode 19, I chat all things tiny homes with Grant Emans, the Director of Designer Eco Tiny homes.

• Are you looking to downsize your home and your mortgage?
• Are you looking for an affordable airbnb property?
• Are you looking for a more environmentally friendly home?
• Are you tired of trying to break into the property market?
• Are you looking for extra accomodation for your property without doing a major renovation with all of the council approval process?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this podcast episode is for you!

For more information on Designer Eco Tiny homes visit www.designerecotinyhomes.com.au or on Instagram @designerecotinyhomes

For more tips and inspiration from Rachael, you can visit www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com or on Instagram @plan.design.build.repeat

In episode 18, I chat to Belinda Botzolis who is a Senior Property Advisor about all thing’s property valuation and a little bit on the tax side as well.

Belinda talks about her perspective as a valuer on buying a home, how to add value when renovating or building, whether you should or shouldn’t you renovate, the difference on where to spend and where to save on a forever home, a rental property or a property you are renovating and selling for profit. Belinda also talks about the importance of tax depreciation schedules for investors.

Links:

Belinda's Instagram @thevaluershouse

Belinda's TikTok @thevaluer

www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com

Instagram @plan.design.build.repeat

Renovating and building can feel like one long rollercoaster ride and when you are in the thick of it and it can, at times feel really overwhelming. 

In episode 17 of the podcast, I share 10 tips I use when building and renovating my own homes to avoid getting overwhelmed.

If you would like to chat, please feel free to reach out.

www.plandesignbuildrepeat.com

Imagine SEEING your home before you build.

Are you seeking?

• Clarity on your plans so you know what you’ll end up with?
• Confidence to be able to make the right decisions to suit you & your family?
• An enjoyable build process (yes, it’s possible) that isn’t held up by variations or delays?

Is this you?

• Struggling to visualise the floor plans and the space & layout of your home?
• Unable to decide on things because you’re worried about making the wrong decision?
• Worried about ending up with something you don’t love?

In this episode, I talk to Marian from One to One Walkthroughs about how to ensure your floor plan is as you desire BEFORE you build your home.

For more information you can visit -

otog.com.au

plandesignbuildrepeat.com