Renovating Australia

Today we sit down with Nicole Rosenberg from Liberty Interiors. We chat all things styling including: Nicole also gives us a great list of suppliers with a few we haven’t heard before that are all linked below. Folding Pants with Marie Kondo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsm8Ak2fqEc Pottery Barn Sloane Cot - https://www.potterybarnkids.com.au/sloan-acrylic-crib You can find Nicole @liberty.interiors or visit her website, Liberty Interiors To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia - https://www.instagram.com/renovating_australia/?hl=en Support the show

Welcome Back to Renovating Australia today’s episode is with one of our favourite houses from the gram ... if you are considering knocking down and rebuilding and perhaps you’re not sure of the pros/cons and when it would be time to make that decision this episode is for you! We’re joined by the incredible Brooke Simmonds from Burleigh Bungalow. Brooke’s house in Burleigh is regularly featured in the Reno community including being named as one of the top 10 insta houses on the Gold Coast. We chat … and so much more You can find Brooke @burleighbungalow To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. Support the show

Welcome Back to Renovating Australia today’s episode is another pre-record and it is with our faves from Zephyr and Stone Now the content of this episode is incredible but I do want to preface that we lost all of our connectivity with zoom right at the start of this one so if you hear us talk over each other it’s because we were running pretty blind! Regardless there is so much gold in here - we talk about To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. You can find Ania and Kasia at @Zephyr_and_stone and all of their resources are here at https://www.zephyrandstone.com.au/ Support the show

Welcome back to the Renovating Australia podcast Today is a super special episode because … if you haven’t seen on instagram the newest member of Renovating Australia has finally arrived. Caitie and Charlie have had their baby boy Billy So we’ve prepared for this over the last few months, we didn’t want to leave you without episodes and Caitie definitely deserves some time off with her little guy so we’ve pre-recorded the next few conversations and they are SO good. Today - we speak with some amazing renovators who bring something pretty unique to the table. We’re chatting with Jamie and Dave from Bay Beach House who have had their house featured on the front cover of Home Beautiful. In the episode we chat: To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. You can find Jamie & Dave at @baybeachouse Support the show

Today Caitie and I have a brilliant episode for you if you’ve ever wondered what an architect does and how they can help you. Tim Stewart owns Tim Stewart Architects and is one of Brisbane’s most renowned firms - they have worked on everything from huge commercial projects to high end luxury homes and everything in between. Tim shares tips with us on: If you haven’t stalked Tim’s website or instagram make sure you do that right now … unless you’re currently driving - then please wait until you’re home! Tim’s work is some of our favourite in Brisbane and we absolutely can’t wait to take you behind the scenes To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. You can find Tim @timstewartarchitects or www.timstewartarchitects.com.au Support the show

Today on the podcast we are joined by Jordan Navybox - Jordan is the Managing Director of Cohen Handler QLD - he was recognised as the the highest-grossing buyer’s agent in QLD for both 2018 and 2019 and with a background in both Architecture and Property Economics Jordan brings a unique perspective to the podcast and shares with us exactly what a buyers agent is and why they can help you. We chat through: I personally feel I’m pretty good at this old negotiation game but learnt so much from our time with Jordan. You can find Jordan and his time at @cohenhandlerqld & @navyboxj or over on www.cohenhandler.com.au To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Support the show

Today on the podcast we speak to Emily and Dave from Hawney House Reno You’ll laugh at the start as I (Alycia) try to figure out how to pronounce Hawney House and we decided to keep that in as it really set the tone for the fun and vibrant Real Life Reno chat that this is. Aside from creating a truly Pinterest worthy home You may Know Emily and Dave from their cute Swimwear brand @pinaandpalma or Em’s beautiful leather brand @elzapato_ - these incredible entrepreneurs talk us through running businesses, navigating covid and getting everything done with a baby on the way and very tight timelines! Em & Dave are generous enough to share some top secret tips about their international suppliers along with advice for creating that perfect outdoor area. We also chat through what it’s like doing a renovation with a builder especially if you like to be across all the details. You can find the reno at @hawneyhousereno To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australia Support the show

A life update from Caitie & Alycia along with a deep dive behind the cameras with Sarah and George from The Block 2020!! We chat everything from auditioning, their tape right through to what didn't make it on cameras and what it felt like on auction day. Sarah & George give their tips for those applying to be future blockheads and we go into what they feel made them stand out from the crowd. We also chat about what life was like before the block, the reno projects they undertook and their learnings along with what life looks now and what's in store for the rest of 2021! You can find Sarah & George at the upcoming Sydney Home Show and follow them on the gram @sarahandgeorgeblock To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australia Support the show

We speak to one of our all time favourite interior designers, Kelle Howard which when we were doing our research for this podcast found that she doesn’t just follow trends … she can quite literally be tied back to creating trends in the first place … just go and check out her house if you haven’t seen it yet. Kelle shares so much with us … We talk about designing her dream family home, Building her career from the ground up, her must have pieces for any space and a sneak peek into her favourite suppliers and stores. Kelle also shares her top tips for anyone who wants to create a beautiful space but might not have the budget for an interior designer, how to create a successful business using your property as a shoot location, along with crucial advice to get the most out of a designer that you engage. We love this episode Kelle is so much fun and has such a beautiful energy and just for all of our RA listeners at the end of this episode Kelle announces for the very first time just what she is working on behind the scenes and believe me when I say this is going to change the world! Get comfy guys .. you are not going to want to miss a minute of this one! Stores Kelle Talks about on the pod: Mark-Kett Hello Trader St Barts Coco Republic You can find Kelle at @kellehoward.co To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australia Support the show

On today’s podcast we are back chatting to real life renovators - but Izzy and Jess from the house that jess built are so much more than that. Based in Melbourne an ex-professional painter and paediatric nurse take on some of the most complex DIY projects and share exactly how they do it with their followers on their page. We chat about starting the account, Jess’ infamous fridge organisation tips, upcoming projects on the horizon and Izzy shares all of her tips for painting 101 including her secret weapons for the best finish which also don’t break the bank. This episode was so much fun to record and we hope you guys love it as much as we did. Izzy DID do her Haul after the ep and you can find it here and hit Jess up to hear more about the progress of that other project we mention ;) To follow along check out @thehousethatjessbuilt To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australia Support the show

In this episode of Renovating Australia we sit down with property data expert and Head of Australian Research at Core Logic, Eliza Owen. Eliza has a wealth of experience in property data analysis and reporting. You may recognise her name as she has previously worked as an economist at Residex, a research analyst at Domain Group and previously as the commercial real estate and construction analyst at CoreLogic. This episode covers the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the Australian property market, along with the incredible reaction we are seeing to the current supply and demand of properties right around the country. We also ask the million dollar question. Where the heck will the market be in 12 months time and you won’t find a more qualified person to answer that question than Eliza herself! So if you’re curious about whether the market is currently over priced, debating whether you should hurry your Reno along, or you can’t stop thinking about purchasing another before you miss out .. pour yourself a cuppa and turn the volume up, this is an episode you do not want to miss! You can find the incredible resources Eliza mentioned at Corelogic.com.au/News and Corelogic.com.au/Reports To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australia Support the show

Today on Renovating Australia we sit down with Simone Mathews who you may know from Soul Home, Soul of Gerringong, The Pause or her incredible interior design projects. Simone is a woman of many talents, she's a qualified interior designer, building professional, the creator of Soul Home and Australia’s holiday property expert. Soul of Gerringong was Simone and husband Ben’s first holiday home project, after launch they quickly amassed a huge social following and booked out 12 months in advance. We chat with Simone about creating a holiday property, how to decide if it’s the right move for you and what it was like filming her first mini series and working with brands whilst completing the build. Simone also gives us a sneak peek into their latest project ‘The Maybe Forever’ and some other incredibly exciting projects that are coming up in 2021. You can find Simone on Instagram at @soulhomeaus or www.soulhome.com.au To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australia Support the show

Welcome back to The Renovating Australia Podcast with Caitie Cordery & Alycia Chapman. We're BACK for 2021 and kick off Season Two with a recap of some of our favourite episodes and learnings. We share just where we've been hiding the last few months since our last episode, some huge news, updates on our renovating adventures and give you a sneak peek into what's coming up for Season Two. Hold on to your hammers ... you don't want to miss this!! To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. Support the show

Today we're joined by Harley Weston, one of the Directors at Solaire Properties. Solaire has recently launched Australia's largest and Brisbane's first Passive Home. We talk about what exactly a passive house is, why it was a project they wanted to undertake and what it means for the future of sustainability and building. We uncover tips and tricks anyone can implement to reduce your environmental impact and build consciously when you are renovating. And most excitingly we talk about what's next in the land of sustainability and how you can take part! You can find the episodes and all the inspiration you'll ever need at @solaireproperties and don't forget to check out the videos behind the build. To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. Support the show

Today we sit down with Justine from Orton Haus and Orton Building. We talk about the house that has been pinned more times than any of us could count, what it was like filming behind the scenes whilst building and how Orton Haus 1 came to life. We also touch on what sort of questions to ask your builder when you are searching and why it's SO important to get this right ... along with a sneak peek into what's next for the team behind the magic of Orton Haus. You can find the episodes and all the inspiration you'll ever need at @orton.haus and don't forget to check out @ortonbuilding To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. Support the show

This week we sit down with Jasmin from Timber & White via Zoom!! We talk about how to create beautiful spaces with mood boards, layered lighting and owning your style. Jasmin shares how she created 'that' beautiful kitchen and we go into detail for how they found, negotiated on and purchased their beautiful long term home whilst living in another state 🤯. Mood Board Tool - Style Source Book To follow the rest of the journey you can find Timber & White here To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. Support the show

This week we chat with Drew Davies & Pat McKinnon from the award winning Place Ascot. We talk about how to maximise profits when you are flipping and what they feel buyers truly value when looking for a family home. We dive into what makes a great agent and how to find them in your local area and of course we HAD to chat about 'That Listing' earlier this year. To find out more visit @DefinitelyDrewDavies or @Patrick_McKinnon_ at @Place_Ascot Note: We are still searching for those candles 😆 To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. Support the show

This week we sit down with Holly & Angie from Reno_Gals. Holly & Angie are a Brisbane based Nanny and Nurse who have flipped 3 properties successfully making incredible profit each time. We talk about the first tools they purchased, how they started doing DIY including those beautiful pendant lights, vanities and batten walls. They share their top tips for selling without a real estate agent and we also chat about what's next for property number four! To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. You can find Holly & Angie @reno_gals Support the show

Today we sit down with Roisin and Zac from @geebungalow. They talk us through how they designed and created 'that bathroom', the challenges of DIY projects and where to begin when you want to renovate along with the long term plans for their beautiful home! To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. You can find the guys at @geebungalow Support the show

Today we sit down with Real life Renovator Cindy Mead from @reno.diary. Cindy is now renovating her dream home after completing two successful flips for profit. We talk about styling for sale, what to look for when you're choosing the perfect renovator and what to do when an offer is accepted and you find out the property isn't quite what you think! To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia. You can find Cindy at @reno.diary Support the show