She Renovates

“You can build a property like a modest size property with the idea of doing co-living. So you can do that, or as a renovator, you can do a retrofit to something and make it work.”  -Jo Vadillo EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:  00:00 Intro 00:55 Jo Vadillo (Property Women) 03:36 Jo's Co-living project. 06:30 Number of tenants 09:42 The two types of co-living property 12:56 Does Jo allow tenants that has pets? 16:16 The configuration of the property 22: 20 Jo’s project in Sydney 24:57 Airbnb  29:05 DA Development Application Resources  The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/  Property Women https://propertywomen.com.au/  Real Estate https://www.realestate.com.au/  Share Accommodations https://flatmates.com.au/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow

“Being an interior designer I guess by working with the build, I'm able to sort of offer inspiration, on a larger scale to more people. and, using these 3D spaces we can curate looks. To give them, more of an idea of what these products are gonna look like in, real space and hopefully, give them a bit of confidence in the product and, make them feel confident about their purchase.” -Laura Pittaway EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Laura Pittaway Background 02:23 What Does Laura do? 05:39 Do buyers consult with renovators? 08:45 What do renovators need to know about the build? 11:05 Delivery 11:49 What's common myth about this industry? 13:51 Trade account 14:17 Temple and Webster’s best selling product? Resources The School Of Renovating https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/ The Build by Temple & Webster https://www.thebuild.com.au/ Goldie Interior Designer https://www.laurapittawaydesign.com/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolo

Whether you are giving a home a cosmetic makeover or changing the floor plan, your renovation must add value to the property. Adding a bedroom can be a valuable strategy to maximise your profits. However, there are times when it doesn’t pay. In this episode of She Renovates, Bernadette Janson discusses determining whether an additional bedroom will add value to your property. Here’s a hint: It’s not always a good idea to blindly follow the statistics. Adding a bedroom to an existing floor plan is a fantastic strategy for adding value to a property if you make informed decisions about its viability. To make it easier for you to do your due diligence, Bernadette has outlined the five questions you must consider when determining whether an additional bedroom will boost your profits. “I often see. Floor plans where a bedroom has been added. And if that were to go ahead, it would almost certainly devalue the property. So this is a fantastic strategy for adding value to the property, but you need to make really

Have you been sitting on the fence about renovating properties with the purpose of renting them out on a short-term basis? What’s holding you back? Short-term holiday rentals can be a great property investment strategy, resulting in wealth-building profits. Mary and Lilah Nieuwland, a mother and daughter property investment team, joined Bernadette Janson on She Renovates to talk about their short-term holiday rentals portfolio and why it is a profitable strategy. Mary and Liliah have a three-pronged approach to property, including renovating homes for the purpose of Airbnb, renovating to sell for profit, and managing Airbnb properties. Their current portfolio includes four short-term holiday rental properties, five completed renovations, and two renovation projects in the pipeline. Take a listen as they share what it’s like working together, managing other people’s properties, using short-term rentals to build cash flow, and how 2020, the height of the Covid pandemic, was their most successful year. EPISO

Funding your renovation is a critical piece of the puzzle in renovating for profit. You may be more comfortable using the conventional ways of raising funds, such as borrowing from the bank, but there are other avenues for raising funds if you are willing to think outside the box. Renovating for profit can be life-changing, and your chance of success increases if you ensure that your financial structure is set up before you start looking at properties. Imagine finding the perfect property and not being able to move on it.  Bernadette Janson shares six ways of financing your renovation projects, from the traditional tried and tested investment loans to joint ventures and investment partners. Sometimes you must be creative to make your dreams a reality. Note: We can only give general advice with regard to finance and buying and renovating property. Your responsibility is to get advice from your personal finance experts before taking any action based on what we share with you in this article.  EPISOD

Megan Brock is a multi-talented Wonder Woman with some inspirational renovating goals. She joined Bernadette on She Renovates to talk about our upcoming project with her and her dream of using her renovation skills for the upliftment of women. Megan is coming on board with The School of Renovating to create a series with our Wonder Women, showcasing their success in renovating. She is passionate about women and children and finding ways to help those at risk of homelessness. She hopes to be able to do a project setting up affordable housing for women who need it most. Listen to Megan’s inspiring story about her property journey so far and how she plans to use her skills for the upliftment of women in the community. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 03:45 Who is Megan Brock 04:57 How Megan discovered She renovates podcast. 09:43 Joint venture experience 16:22 Megan’s dream life with renovating 25:51 Megan's goal for her new property in St. Andrews? 32:13 What does Megan hope to get out of the r

Kathy Madell is one of our Wonder Women presenting at She Renovates Live on the 30th of October 2022. After becoming disillusioned with her career in banking, she dipped her toe into the exciting waters of property renovation and investing. To whet your appetite for our annual event, Bernadette invited her to chat about her transition from corporate Australia to property. Her journey is an inspiration for anyone still sitting on the fence, wondering if they, too, can make the move. Kathy has made some pitstops and mistakes along the way, but she has persevered. And now the mother of two is an inspiring renovator and investor. She will be sharing her plans for her Bake House Project in Maitland at this year’s She Renovates Live. Take a listen to this episode of She Renovates as Kathy shares her story of how she came to be one of our Wonder Women. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Kathy Madell’s journey 04:47 Kathy’s first property investment 09:43 Kathy’s experiences with covid 11:22 Buyi

What is getting in the way of you achieving your dreams? Are you stuck in a rut with your renovating for profit business? Have you developed some habits that are getting in the way of achieving your dreams? Bernadette talks you through some of the things you do automatically that could negatively impact your renovating for profit business. She groups the top ten habits that could kill your dreams into three categories: strategies, action and renovating. Listen to this episode of She Renovates to learn how you can stop getting in your own way and start succeeding with your renovating. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro. 01:09 The three categories: Strategy, Taking action and Renovating 01:45 The activities that stand in the way of your dreams. 05:05 Start with why. 07:38 Take action to achieve your goals 09:07 Utilizing a poverty mindset to keep your renovating budget tied 10:12 Sloppy project management. 11:55 “Only the best will do” mentality 15:01 Sweating the small stuff 16:10 The blame

She Renovates Live is an exciting annual event that brings our podcast community together. Many people like you are listening to and viewing our content, with the She Renovates podcasts seeing about five thousand downloads every month. Bernadette is excited to invite you to join us for this unique gathering of like-minded people in renovating. It’s an opportunity to hear from people who have been successful in their renovation business and how they have overcome the inevitable challenges that go hand-in-hand with renovating for profit. “This is a group of our community of active renovators who are coming together to share their wisdom, experience and love of renovating.” ~ Bernadette Janson If you are still on the fence about attending She Renovates Live on Sunday, October 30th 2022, Bernadette shares fifteen reasons why it is an excellent investment in this episode of She Renovates. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:  00:00 Intro 01:22 A community for active Renovators 01:38 The Venue 02:05 Who Should Attend She R

We have something extraordinary in store for all our incredible women renovating. She Renovates Live is an annual full-day event in its third year. We have been working hard to bring this event together and want to share all the exciting opportunities we have lined up for you. She Renovates Live is a unique opportunity for women all around Australia who love renovating and property investing to come together in Sydney. It’s your chance to be in a room full of people who get it. Listen to Bernadette Janson and Michelle Lewis tell you about the upcoming event. They are excited to host you and want to ensure you know what you are getting, from the fabulous new venue, how to book your ticket, and all the excellent presenters they have lined up for you. It is the perfect opportunity for you to get your feet wet and learn about the business of renovating. If you are unsure whether you should attend, press play now to learn why you should take advantage of this unique opportunity. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Int

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 00:47 James Burgin’s background 03:02 How to improve street appeals 04:02 James Burgin’s reno project 08:08 What does James anticipate with returns in terms of value? 10:20 Strata development is a reasonable committment 15:02 Did James get any pushback on the special levy? 18:14 The scope of work in James reno. 25:04 The importance of emotional intelligence in renovating in a strata arrangement 28:28 Tips for anyone doing a renovation for profit. Resources Bunnings https://www.bunnings.com.au/ Kmart https://www.kmart.com.au/ Class Project https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/class-project/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow  on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovat

Rising interest rates don’t automatically mean the market will come to a halt. It has been a long time since we had an interest rate hike, and it’s quite a shock. However, you do have to wonder what it means for renovators. Rising interest rates can be devastating. But, like most things, it depends on how you view it. So, in this episode of She Renovates,  Bernadette brings some perspective to the current situation and gives you tips on how to responsibly continue your renovating for-profit journey. Considering the world is dealing with the war in Ukraine and rising petrol and food prices, the latest increase in the interest rate has had surprisingly little impact on the market. Listen as Bernadette talks you through how to keep an open mind in fluctuating markets and how to find opportunities in troubling times. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:42 The history of interest rates for the last 50 years 03:57 Current value of the properties in Newtown. 05:20 How does continue to function as a renovator e

In this episode of She Renovates, Bernadette Janson spoke to John Lindeman. He has been in the property investment business for a long time and has a wealth of knowledge on the subject. This has made him one of Australia's leading property market analysts, renowned as the property market researcher that experts go to for all their Australian housing market insights. John is a popular contributor to property-related media, such as Your Investment Property magazine, Michael Yardney's Property Update, Kevin Turner's Real Estate Talk, and Alan Kohler's Eureka Report. To add to this, John also published a landmark, bestselling book for property investors: Mastering the Australian Housing Market. It was an honour to have John as a guest on the podcast to share his wealth of information. Listen as we talk about John’s property investment journey, choosing the best investment properties, property hotspots, negative- vs positive-geared properties, and much more. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Where did

Bernadette spoke to Prue Muirhead, a true rock star in the property industry. She is well known in the media and investment industry, being the winner of an Australian Property Investor of the Year award. She also lectured in property investment and management at TAFE, South Australia, for ten years. Prue holds an extensive positive cash flow property portfolio with her husband, Andy. They run their own property management business, Muirhead Property Management, and comprehensively understand how property can change your life. Prue generously shared her expertise with Bernadette on the strategy she has used to build wealth through investment properties and growing her property management business with her husband. Click play to benefit from Prue Muirhead’s valuable advice. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Prue Muirhead of Muirhead Property Management 04:35 What's the scariest thing Prue had in property? 09:11The advantage of having a supportive husband. 12:14 Prue's son Benson bought an inve

50 is a magic number if you want to transform your life with renovating if my experience is anything to go by. In this episode of She Renovates I will be telling you why you need to be thinking about this and what steps you need to take to step into action. If you have the reno gene, this is for you. Our tribe absolutely thrives on the process of searching for a property, deciding what direction to take it in, and completing the renovation. There are times when it challenges our sense of perseverance, but on the whole, it is our absolute passion. So when I say you need to have the Reno gene you'll know whether you have it or not. How do I know I have the reno gene? I just can’t help myself. I keep telling myself that I'm going to have fewer projects, but I can't say no to the next project. My family have intervened. We now have a process in or whether we take on a new project or not. And I'm not the decision maker because I'm a renovation addict! Take a listen as I tell you why women in their fifties are s

“Hillary Saxton is a go-getter. She is determined and tenacious. She has a strong desire to empower all people, but mostly women to realize that they can dream and have whatever they want. It doesn't matter where you come from, what matters is where you want to go.” This is how Hilary describes herself in my interview with her. She works with people in property and business to help them formulate a strategy and equip them with the knowledge they require to build within them the confidence they need to succeed. Her ultimate superpower is enabling people to do anything they want. Hilary is a podcast host of a new podcast called “Frozen to Fearless” and, also the “Property Mastermind” podcast, where she shares how to add value to your property journey through high-quality education, guidance, and accountability. What came through loud and clear in our chat is that, just like me, Hilary has a strong desire to uplift women. Rather than teaching them how to make a profit through renovating, she teaches them that

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:11] Every single woman has a goal. [03:13] It’s not just about the big wins. [04:25] Money's not everything, but it's right up there with oxygen [04:25] Get a decent income to support your borrowing capacity [07:13] The total profit of Wonder Women for 2021 [09:27] Interest rates are moving up. [10:50] Historic house renovation in the regional New South Wales. [13:30] The challenging time in your journey as a renovator. [14:21] Creative strategies with trades. [18:26] The story of two sisters joint venturing together. [23:06] Short-term renovation strategy. [26:15] What's happening in the market? Resources Women in Renovating Workshop www.theschoolofrenovating.com/womeninrenovating Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovating Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/

Renovating is addictive! It is easy to get sucked into the vortex of your current project with tunnel vision that can make it difficult to look towards the future. As a result, I have seen a lot of people spend a large portion of their prime years trying to build up a portfolio so they can give up their day jobs, with very little success. They lacked a future-proofing strategy. I don’t want you to find yourself in the same boat. So, In this episode of the She Renovates Podcast, I tell you how you can use renovating to build a high equity, high cashflow portfolio - fast. Passive income is the goal which means developing a long-term view of how renovating can help you achieve this. I spent many years being addicted to my projects without being strategic about my renovations business. I eventually came to realise I wasn’t getting to where I wanted to go. Over time I have learned lots of strategies to help me build wealth. Listen to the podcast to find out which strategy doesn’t work and those that do. The best

Have you always dreamed of being a professional renovator? Are you wondering how to go from being a hobby renovator to renovating for profit? If you are not in love with your job, or you are looking for a way to increase, or replace your income and quit your day job, renovating can allow you to take control of your income-earning capacity. At The School Of Renovating we mentor women who often fall in love with renovating later in life. They have a flair for creating beautiful spaces to live in but they stumble when it comes to bringing it all together and making it profitable. I believe women must look after themselves financially to avoid coming off second best when their partner dies or their relationship breaks down. We should all have the capacity to stand on our own two feet financially. Renovating is fun! It allows you to make money doing something you enjoy and still have the flexibility to have time for other things and people you love. It takes time to build up your renovating business to the point

Katrina Lumsden has a strong passion for real estate. She has a new big goal: to buy, renovate and design a hotel in a cool holiday property. Think Palm Springs meets coastal luxe. Styling for holiday accommodation is Katrina’s superpower. She has a business called Studio Haven which you can find on Instagram (@studiohaven_au). Working with holiday homeowners to elevate and transform their homes into must-stay destinations, Katrina is extremely passionate about her work, which she says lights her up. She has helped hundreds of holiday homeowners upgrade their properties and start earning a great income. I invited her to chat to me about the income-generating project she has recently completed in her backyard. Her enthusiasm for elevated holiday properties and creating spaces at home that make you feel like you are on holiday is infectious. Take a listen to find out how you can tap into her skills. Resources Studio haven https://www.studiohaven.com.au/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE h