She Renovates

Have you ever considered installing a lift in a residential home?

In this 99th episode, I'm going to be talking about putting a lift into a domestic renovation. I asked Stephen to join me today because there are few things that are slightly technical that he understood better than I did.

Having a residential lift is something that I've often thought about. I felt it is quite a luxury but I'm thinking that there may be some possible opportunities for us renovators to add value to our renos with a lift.

WHAT I DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00:40] Installing a domestic lift
• [00:02:15] A domestic lift is not as expensive as we thought
• [00:03:27] Two types of lifts
• [00:05:06] The newer type of lift
• [00:06:07] Things to consider when purchasing and installing the lift
• [00:08:35] Customising your lift
• [00:09:45] Put something that creates more function
• [00:10:24] Disability Accredited Lift
• [00:12:16] Having a lift can exempt you from GST
• [00:13:45] Height and floor restrictions
• [00:15:05] How to meet the needs of your lift designs
• [00:16:17] Determining the doors of the lift
• [00:18:08] Adding value by putting a lift in
• [00:19:47] Consider the utilitarian approach rather than architectural feature to reduce the cost
• [00:20:40] Residential lifts can be a reasonably economical alternative
• [00:20:40] A review entitled, "My Guilty Pleasure"

Resources:

She Renovates Podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast/

She Renovates iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

The School of Renovating

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/

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A Valuable Contact for Melbourne Renovators

In this episode, I have my old mate Ryan Goodwin as my special guest. Ryan has a company in Victoria named Mode Renovations which is very diverse. It's basically building but they have really good resource for our Victorian renovators.

Ryan will share with us the 6th sense that a renovator should have in renovating. He will also share how to price the project by variation and he will give some tips on how to reduce the risks in renovating.

WHAT I DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:02:37] Similar fields but different in renovating
• [00:03:31] And analogy of ugly ducklings that turn into beautiful swans
• [00:06:37] The advantage of builders over renovators
• [00:08:15] The 6th sense in renovating and building
• [00:10:11] The duty of doing the right thing as a builder
• [00:12:43] The dilemma between fixed price and daily price quotes
• [00:15:02] Information is the king
• [00:17:33] Builders perspective in renovating
• [00:19:41] Pricing by way of variation
• [00:21:15] Reducing the risk of renovating
• [00:22:32] Maintaining that high level of wow factor while bringing the budget down
• [00:23:20] The relationship of trust
• [00:26:01] Coping up with Covid
• [00:28:34] Victoria's rule in renovating amidst Covid

Resources:

Mode Renovations

https://www.moderenovations.com.au

Mode Renovations Showroom

124 Bayswater Rd, Croydon South Victoria 3136

She Renovates live conference

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/sherenovateslive

She Renovates podcast

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast/

Where to reach Ryan Goodwin:

0409 229 040

1300 353 112

Mode Renovations

[email protected]

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The Renovators Guide To Timber Flooring

This is a solo episode that I haven't done for a while and I thought it's time to share another information that I know would be very beneficial to all aspiring renovators out there.

Today, we will talk about Timber Flooring. Pretty much everyone likes timber floors but not everyone knows the decision it entails. This episode will greatly help you on how to install it, what type and materials to choose, and so much more. Also, I will share the status of my reno projects and how it's going considering the kind of condition we are currently facing right now.

WHAT I DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00:49] My reno projects update
• [00:03:47] Renovating is always surprising
• [00:05:15] The Chalmers Street project
• [00:07:38] Few considerations with timber flooring
• [00:09:01] The cost of having timber floor
• [00:10:10] Low cost effective tips for doing solid timber floors
• [00:12:51] The downside of sealing timber floors
• [00:13:14] Two main types of floating floor
• [00:14:03] Floating floors price
• [00:14:46] Tips for a really good laminate or engineered floor
• [00:17:26] Board's direction matters
• [00:18:31] What to think if you're installing timber floors
• [00:19:28] Look after the floating floor
• [00:20:28] A message for the gorgeous review we just received

Resources:

Pandemic to Prosperity

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/pandemic-to-prosperity

She Renovates Live Conference

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/sherenovateslive

She Renovates iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Bunnings

https://www.bunnings.com.au

Cheat Sheet

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The Games Agents Play

In this episode, my special guest is Scott Aggett. He is the owner of Hello Haus, which is his flagship contract negotiation agency. Scott began as a licensed real estate agent in Sydney and then London on 1995. He co-founded and managed Belle Property Potts Point in Surry Hills and Walsh Bay then went on to manage his own business for redevelopment of residential and commercial investments both locally and overseas.

Scott is a very well seasoned businessman in the industry and he will share with us how to be savvy in real estate particularly in buying properties and negotiating with sales agents.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:01:45] She Renovates Live one day conference
• [00:05:03] The first rule of negotiating with agents
• [00:06:25] Two types of real estate agent
• [00:07:31] A good agent is there to maximise the price
• [00:08:39] Tips in terms of trying to find some properties
• [00:10:46] Private valuation is a waste of money
• [00:11:50] Two things that private valuation does for you
• [00:14:16] How a local agency conditions vendors price and market price
• [00:15:17] Agents get carried away with emotion as well
• [00:16:39] Supply and demand
• [00:18:35] Why auction is important to agents
• [00:20:16] Take control of the negotiation
• [00:22:02] An example of taking control of making a deal
• [00:25:50] One of those situations where the vendor is unrealistic about pricing
• [00:28:31] The smoke and mirrors of buyers and agency game
• [00:31:26] Women sending men to negotiate
• [00:38:35] Agent's everyday grant

Resources:

Hello Haus

https://hellohaus.co/

Belle Property

http://www.belleproperty.com/surry-hills

She Renovates Live

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/sherenovateslive

Wonder Women Program

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/wonderwomen

She Renovates Podcast iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Where to reach Scott Aggett:

www.hellohaus.co

www.facebook.com/hellohausco

www.instagram.com/hellohausco/

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"Robert Kiyosaki Was Wrong"- Jay Harris

In this episode, one of my students, Jay Harris joined me as my special guest. He is the Founder and Managing Director of The Maintenance Boys, a repairs and maintenance solution for commercial facilities, and Managing Director of The Space Invaders, which offers renovation of office spaces.

Jay has a business mind and together with his wife, Katherine, they have built their own reno business and are now renovating their family home. We will also go over why Jay strongly believes Robert Kiyosaki was wrong for saying, "Your house is a liability, not an asset".

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:00:29] An accomplished businessman who still saw the value of training for renovating
• [00:04:38] Robert Kiyosaki was wrong
• [00:05:34] The King of cool business names
• [00:07:04] A really good lifestyle business
• [00:08:08] Podcast's one rule
• [00:09:15] The value in training to be a renovator
• [00:10:36] The bigger picture of doing renos
• [00:13:29] How to add value to a property
• [00:15:53] The reno project that went to the DA
• [00:19:16] You've got to be in it to win it
• [00:20:40] Little pocket rocket
• [00:22:19] Playing the waiting game
• [00:23:13] The benefits of doing other businesses while renovating
• [00:25:08] The 3 biggest tips
• [00:26:19] Global financial crisis
• [00:27:07] There's no such thing as an "off market" deal
• [00:29:06] Get an agent that you can trust and has integrity

Resources:

She Renovates Live conference
https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/sherenovateslive

The Renovation Boot camp
https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/bootcamp

The Grounds of Alexandria
http://www.thegrounds.com.au/

My Property Circles
https://www.mypropertycircles.com/

The School of Renovating: Joint Ventures
https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/joint-ventures/

Robert Kiyosaki
http://www.facebook.com/RobertKiyosaki

The Maintenance Boys
https://themaintenanceboys.com.au/

The Space Invaders
https://www.thespaceinvaders.com.au/

Development Application
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/development-applications

Where to reach Jay Harris:

Email: [email protected]

IG: fb: @jayharris247

Website: www.jayharris.com.au

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3 Steps To Covid Proof Your Reno Site

This episode is a mini training on how to limit the spread of the covid19 in your reno site. I will share the system that I managed to make while doing my current reno projects. Also, I will share some exciting things that are expected to happen on the She Renovates Live Conference.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:00:34] She Renovates Live Conference
• [00:04:22] The 3 reno projects
• [00:05:52] Covid-free reno site system
• [00:06:08] The preparation
• [00:06:53] Social distancing law
• [00:08:57] Getting the supplies
• [00:09:33] Types of communication
• [00:11:36] Leading by being an example
• [00:13:02] Maintain the site
• [00:14:08] Keeping your area clean and tidy
• [00:15:03]The importance of having good ventilation

Resources:

She Renovates Live conference

https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/sherenovateslive

Department of Health

https://www.health.gov.au/

Factsheet for Disinfecting

https://bit.ly/30sqYqa

Zoe Gilpin Podcast Episode

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/89-zoe-gilpin-the-diy-decorator/

Emma Blomfield Podcast Episode

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/87-emma-blomfield/

Natascha Moy Podcast Episode

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/90-natascha-moy-podcast-producer-and-airbnb-queen/

David Janson Podcast Episode

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/a-design-gamechanger-for-renovators/

Caroma Flagship

https://youtu.be/0ylOAvWeh_U

The Grounds of Alexandria

http://www.thegrounds.com.au/

She Renovates iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

She Renovates Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/774357922625069

CHEAT SHEET: HOW TO MANAGE YOUR SITE RESPONSIBLY

https://bit.ly/3cQKvW9

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A Design Gamechanger For Renovators

In this episode, I have David Janson as my special guest. David is a registered architect in NSW, and project architect at Collins and Turner, responsible for the detail design and delivery of several high profile projects in the hospitality, public, and education sectors. His projects include the multi-award winning Barangaroo House, Barangaroo Early Learning Centre, and the Centennial Park Discovery Centre, currently underway. He is also a Co-Founder of Thurlow Studio Architects.

David will share his architectural passion, the extensive process of becoming an architect and he will introduce his newly developed product which is The Renovator's Concept Session.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:02:14] The reno ritual
• [00:04:28] The big scale meta level of working with renovators.
• [00:08:41] What makes an award winning project award winning.
• [00:11:16] The flow, the movement and the proportion of space.
• [00:14:32] A small change can have a significant impact on the outcome
• [00:16:23] The Pareto Law
• [00:18:38] Barangaroo house
• [00:21:41] The process of closing the loop with the renovators
• [00:22:27] The powerful testament
• [00:24:32] The minimum, the middle ground and the ultimate
• [00:26:49] Becoming an architect
• [00:29:27] Vocabulary for design and Architect's Registration Board
• [00:32:32] The Renovator's concept session
• [00:37:33] Designing while you're drafting is a terrible format
• [00:41:53] Reno Bootcamp with David

Resources:

The Renovator's Concept Session

https://www.renovatorconcepts.com.au/

Renovation Bootcamp

www.theschoolofrenovating.com/bootcamp

Architect Registration Board

http://www.arb.org.uk/

Barangaroo house

https://www.archdaily.com/899710/barangaroo-house-collins-and-turner

Thurlow Studio Architects

https://www.thurlowstudio.com/

Collins and Turner

http://www.collinsandturner.com/

Pareto Principle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle

iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Where to reach David Janson:

Thurlow Studio Architects

https://www.thurlowstudio.com/contact-us

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-janson-b750b734/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/david.janson1

Instragram

https://www.instagram.com/thurlowstudio/

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A Design Gamechanger For Renovators

In this episode, I have David Janson as my special guest. David is a registered architect in NSW, and project architect at Collins and Turner, responsible for the detail design and delivery of several high profile projects in the hospitality, public, and education sectors. His projects include the multi-award winning Barangaroo House, Barangaroo Early Learning Centre, and the Centennial Park Discovery Centre, currently underway. He is also a Co-Founder of Thurlow Studio Architects.

David will share his architectural passion, the extensive process of becoming an architect and he will introduce his newly developed product which is The Renovator's Concept Session.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:02:14] The reno ritual
• [00:04:28] The big scale meta level of working with renovators.
• [00:08:41] What makes an award winning project award winning.
• [00:11:16] The flow, the movement and the proportion of space.
• [00:14:32] A small change can have a significant impact on the outcome
• [00:16:23] The Pareto Law
• [00:18:38] Barangaroo house
• [00:21:41] The process of closing the loop with the renovators
• [00:22:27] The powerful testament
• [00:24:32] The minimum, the middle ground and the ultimate
• [00:26:49] Becoming an architect
• [00:29:27] Vocabulary for design and Architect's Registration Board
• [00:32:32] The Renovator's concept session
• [00:37:33] Designing while you're drafting is a terrible format
• [00:41:53] Reno Bootcamp with David

Resources:

The Renovator's Concept Session

https://www.renovatorconcepts.com.au/

Renovation Bootcamp

www.theschoolofrenovating.com/bootcamp

Architect Registration Board

http://www.arb.org.uk/

Barangaroo house

https://www.archdaily.com/899710/barangaroo-house-collins-and-turner

Thurlow Studio Architects

https://www.thurlowstudio.com/

Collins and Turner

http://www.collinsandturner.com/

Pareto Principle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle

iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/she-renovates/id1452762885

Where to reach David Janson:

Thurlow Studio Architects

https://www.thurlowstudio.com/contact-us

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-janson-b750b734/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/david.janson1

Instragram

https://www.instagram.com/thurlowstudio/

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In this episode, I will share a journey that has a massive impact on my life. I will share what brought me to actually go and get diagnosed, what it felt like to have it, how it affected my life as an adult, a mother and as a businesswoman. I will also share how it got treated, how my life changed for the best and what you should do if you feel you are experiencing similar symptoms.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:00:45] “R U OK?” day
• [00:03:33] Being diagnosed for depression
• [00:04:06] How it came to a head
• [00:06:07] Trying to get off medication
• [00:07:08] The symptoms
• [00:08:33] The effects on my family
• [00:11:15] Irrational fear of debt
• [00:12:02] Hypnotherapy
• [00:12:32] A massive turnaround in terms of property
• [00:14:30] Stigma around mental illness
• [00:15:15] What you need to do if you suspect you have it
• [00:16:31] She Renovates Live

Resources: 

“R U OK?” day, Bernadette Janson:

https://youtu.be/WylmoALCv2I

“R U OK” Day:

https://www.ruok.org.au/

She Renovates Live:

https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/shrenovateslive

Beyond Blue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/home

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Case Study: Dimitra Oldham

In this episode, I have a special guest in Dimitra Oldham. Dimitra is the Founder & Creative Director of Staging Designs, a Property Styling business based on the Upper North shore and primarily servicing the Upper and Lower North Shore as well as the Northern Beaches Market.

Dimitra did one of our early training and utilises her skills for staging properties for sale and renovating for clients.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:00:45] A property styling company in Sydney
• [00:00:57] Styling for over 15 years, initially started renovating for investors
• [00:02:55] Featured in “Property Stylists Australia 2020” by Naomi Findlay
• [00:05:03] Styling as a really essential part of the selling process
• [00:08:43] That subconscious feeling people get when they walk through a styled home
• [00:10:11] It is critical to actually have styling specific training
• [00:13:01] Looking at it from the buyer's view
• [00:15:29] Appropriate styling for the property and the market
• [00:15:51] Style trends
• [00:18:38] How the buyer will feel when they're going through the property
• [00:22:32] Wall art favourites
• [00:23:19] The Reno Library

Resources:

Property Stylists Australia 2020:

https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/propertystylistsaustralia2020/

Designer Boys:

https://livingbydesign.net.au

Where to reach Dimitra Oldham:

Website: www.stagingdesigns.com.au

Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingdesigns

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stagingdesignspropertystylingsydney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitraoldham/

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