by Carl Violeta | Mar 26, 2021 | Home Loans, Podcast, Property
Interest rates are super low right now, which is great news for people who have a home loan or are looking to apply for a home loan. A common question is whether you should you fix your interest rate, or go with a variable interest rate? Deciding how to whether or...
by Jo | Mar 19, 2021 | Podcast
Should you keep your home and renovate it or knock it down and start again? That’s the question that we explore in this episode. I chatted with Kate Merryweather about her real life knockdown rebuild experience. Now, if that topic sounds familiar to you,...
by Jo | Feb 25, 2021 | Home Improvement, Podcast
This episode is going to be so much fun. We are talking about styling kids’ bedrooms on a budget. So, parents, this one is for you. I’m going to chat with friend of the show, Claudia Brdar from The Renovate Avenue about how we can make our kids’...
by Carl Violeta | Dec 18, 2020 | First Home Buyer, Podcast, Property, Property Investment
A big goal for many people is to buy an investment property, however, it can also feel a bit out of reach like it’s just too big of a goal. Plus it can be overwhelming and confusing so you can end up feeling like this dream will never come true. A lot of the...
by Carl Violeta | Dec 10, 2020 | Guest Post, Podcast
Let’s get personal – how tidy are your drawers? Having a tidy, organised home can help lead to a tidy organised mind and of course it feels good too!So this episode we’re going to be giving you some tips and ideas on how to keep your home tidy. I’m chatting to...
by Carl Violeta | Dec 3, 2020 | Podcast, Property
Joining us on this episode is Keryn Batsilas, Financial Adviser from your Life and Money Matters, an Authorised Representative of Avalon fs. Anything Keryn talks about is of a general nature and not to be used as personal advice. Whatever your property goals are...
by Carl Violeta | Nov 26, 2020 | Home Improvement, Podcast
We are stepping outside for this episode. Talking with Adam Marsal from the Outdoor Society & Chris Austin from Austin Landscape Design about how the design phase of a landscaping project works. We will be going through: What the design phase of a landscaping...
by Carl Violeta | Nov 20, 2020 | Home Loans, Podcast, Uncategorized
Episode show notes Welcome to your episode show notes. Here you’ll find: Show overview How to find guests and presenters Guest bio Show overview You may have heard in the news that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently cut the official cash rate again....
by Jo | Oct 4, 2020 | Home Loans, Podcast
Is it harder to borrow money for a home loan at the moment? With COVID-19 restrictions and tightened lender criteria, some people are reporting that it may be more tricky to secure a home loan. But is that true, or is it just our perception? In this blog post...
by Jo | Sep 24, 2020 | First Home Buyer, Home Loans, Podcast
After reading this article you’ll understand: What Lenders Mortgage Insurance is The pros and cons of Lenders Mortgage Insurance How to avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance If you can’t avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance, how you can reduce it...
by Jo | Sep 19, 2020 | Podcast
Claudia Brdar from The Renovate Avenue explains how to choose a design style for your home or investment property. Claudia takes us through: The main types of home design styles, including contemporary, traditional and Hamptons The features of the different...
by Jo | Sep 10, 2020 | Podcast
Love and home renos, do they mix well? Anyone who’s undergone a home renovation would agree, I’m sure, that while the end result is usually amazing, the process can be stressful. Renos can put a HUGE strain on your relationships. Joy Ball from Solace...
by Jo | Sep 3, 2020 | Podcast
Heard of Buyers Advocates but not sure what they do? Buyers Advocate, Sam Spernat from Rodney Samuels Consulting explains: What a Buyers Advocate does What the process of working with a Buyers Advocate involves How a Buyers Advocate can help you make the best...
by Jo | Aug 27, 2020 | Podcast, Property
The $25 HomeBuilder Grant is part of the Australian Commonwealth Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package. It provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate their existing...
by Carl Violeta | Aug 20, 2020 | Podcast
Tread more lightly and create a beautiful sustainable spaces by using repurposed materials. Annie and Shane from Salvage Merchants show you how to repurpose materials for your next renovation or home improvement project. In this episode we discuss: What sort of...
by Carl Violeta | Aug 17, 2020 | Podcast
Claudia Brdar from The Renovate Avenue shares practical advice on how to choose a property (for investment purposes) We cover: Choosing a suburb to invest in What to look for in the property Checking the quality and structure of the property Listen to the...
by Jo | May 23, 2020 | Home Improvement, Podcast
Claudia from The Renovate Avenue shares practical advice on how to set a budget for your next home renovation project. We cover: Claudia’s budget renovation formula How to ensure there’s space in your budget for unexpected expenses Exactly how to go...
by Jo | Mar 12, 2020 | Podcast
Want a fun, easy and affordable way to decorate your rooms? Wall stickers are the PERFECT solution. Vicki from Moonface Studio designs and makes removable wall stickers for nurseries and kids rooms, however you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how you can...
by Jo | Feb 23, 2020 | Podcast
Claudia from The Renovate Avenue takes us right back to the very start of the home renovation process, goal setting and figuring out the WHY for your renovation. We cover: Why is it important to establish your goals for your renovation before you get started?...
by Carl Violeta | Feb 8, 2020 | Podcast
Mia and Simon from Mornington Peninsula Reno Life are in the midst of a MAJOR property renovation. They found a property in an amazing location on a beautiful piece of land, but the home on the property wasn’t right for their needs. So, they’re...
by Jo | Feb 1, 2020 | Podcast
Moving to Australia from the UK is MASSIVE – especially when your decision to move is documented on television by the BBC In this episode, I chat with Jenny from Cluelessdownunder about what to consider before moving to Australia Jenny and her family...
by Jo | Jan 19, 2020 | Podcast
Getting the colours right in your home is essential. In this episode Colour and Design Consultant Melinda Stead from Colour Designs explains: Why is it important to get the right paint colour to suit your space? What elements can affect the way colour can look in...
by Jo | Dec 23, 2019 | Podcast
Want to learn how your family can create a more eco-friendly home? Small changes really can make a big difference. In this episode, Andrea from Unwasteful blog and Roving Refills Frankston shares practical tips to make your home and family life greener....
by Jo | Dec 14, 2019 | Podcast
Understand the dimensions and details of your build with a ‘to-scale’ floor plan projection Imagine you could walk through your new house before it’s even built. Well, friends, with One to One Displays you can do just that. In this episode,...
by Jo | Dec 2, 2019 | Podcast
How to do a champagne home renovation on a beer budget Mum of two Tarsha O’Leary knows how to find a bargain. And this skill has come in very handy for her semi-DIY home renovation project. Tarsha is producing a high-end industrial style full home...
by Jo | Nov 20, 2019 | Podcast
Have you ever dreamt of building your own home with a view? Kye and her young family have done exactly that while relocating and building up their plumbing business too. In this episode we discuss the realities and the practicalities of building your home on a...
by Jo | Nov 16, 2019 | Podcast
If your home’s cluttered and disorganised it can feel more like a nightmare than a dream. The good news is that getting your home organised doesn’t need to be overwhelming. With the right advice and a structured approach, your home can feel calm and...
by Jo | Nov 8, 2019 | Podcast
We dive behind the scenes into the realities of a full kitchen renovation. Learn kitchen reno tips and mistakes to avoid. Our guest Kate Toon renovated her kitchen, and the results are stunningly gorgeous. In fact, it would be fair to say that Kate’s kitchen is...
by Jo | Oct 26, 2019 | Home Loans, Podcast
Award-winning Mortgage Broker, Carl Violeta shares the seven most common mistakes people make when they apply for a home loan or mortgage refinance. Learn the big mistakes that could lead to your home loan application being declined or a reduction in how much you...
by Jo | Oct 30, 2018 | Home Loans, Podcast
Pro home renovation tips with Claudia of The Renovate Avenue We discuss how to get the MOST out of your property with renovation obsessed Claudia Brda of The Renovate Avenue. Claudia helps maximise property value for her clients’ specific reasons whether they want to...
by Jo | Sep 22, 2018 | Home Loans, Podcast
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