150 Refurbs Later: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My First Project
My first renovation project taught me things I should have known before I started. After 150 refurbs, here’s what I wish someone had told me before that first one.
The Practical Essentials That Make a Renovation Site Work — and Why They Matter More Than You’d Think
A practical look at the unglamorous site essentials that keep a refurb running smoothly, from tea and toilet roll to access, lighting, tidiness and security.
Should You Do the Work Yourself on a Property Refurb?
An honest look at when doing refurbishment work yourself helps, when it doesn’t, and why project management is often a better use of your time.
How to Plan a Property Refurb, and Why Getting It Wrong Is Expensive
A practical guide to planning a property refurb, sequencing the work properly and avoiding the expensive delays, rework and drift that eat into profit.
Surveys, Builders and Second Opinions — How to Know What You’re Buying
A practical guide to using your own inspection, builders and surveyors to understand what a renovation project really involves before you commit.
How to Find Your Renovation Finance
A straightforward look at the main renovation finance options, what they suit, where they can go wrong, and why the exit matters so much.
How to Build a Realistic Renovation Budget — The Detail That Protects Your Profit
A practical guide to building a realistic renovation budget, including labour, finance, contingency and all the less glamorous costs investors often miss.
How to Make Sure There’s a Profit in Your Renovation Before You Buy
A practical guide to making sure a renovation project has enough profit in it before you buy, rather than relying on hope, optimistic figures or wishful thinking.
Choosing the Right Project for Your Experience Level — A Practical Guide
A practical guide to choosing renovation projects that suit your current experience, and avoiding the expensive mistake of taking on too much too soon.
Why Your Reason for Renovating Should Drive Every Decision You Make
Why your reason for renovating should shape the whole project, from specification and spend to tenant appeal, resale value and long-term profitability.