Home improvement and property podcast

As featured on RPP FM our podcast and radio show the Dream Home Movement is your weekly dose of dream home inspiration.

Featuring clever hacks and tips from the very best dream home and lifestyle experts; plus ‘real-life reno’ stories from Mornington Peninsula locals.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and all good podcast platforms.

 

Should I fix my interest rate?

Should I fix my interest rate?

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...

Real Life Reno Story – Knock Down Rebuild

Real Life Reno Story – Knock Down Rebuild

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, that's...

How to style your kids bedroom on a budget

How to style your kids bedroom on a budget

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' bedrooms really,...

How to get organised by using drawer organisers

How to get organised by using drawer organisers

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 Lisa...

What the RBA rate cut means for you

What the RBA rate cut means for you

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. You...

Is it harder to get a home loan now?

Is it harder to get a home loan now?

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...

How to choose a design style for your home

How to choose a design style for your home

      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...

What is a Buyers Advocate (and do you need one)?

What is a Buyers Advocate (and do you need one)?

      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...

What is the HomeBuilder Grant and how does it work?

What is the HomeBuilder Grant and how does it work?

  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 home.  ...

How to choose an investment property

How to choose an investment property

      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...

How to set a budget for your home renovation

How to set a budget for your home renovation

  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 about...

How to set goals for your renovation

How to set goals for your renovation

  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?...

Moving to Australia from UK – what you need to consider

Moving to Australia from UK – what you need to consider

    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 were...

How to choose the right paint colour for your home

How to choose the right paint colour for your home

  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...

Easy tips for an eco-friendly home

Easy tips for an eco-friendly home

    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.  Episode...

Floor plan projection

Floor plan projection

  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, Stefan and Marian walk...

Budget DIY home renovation tips

Budget DIY home renovation tips

  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 renovation on...

Building your home on a sloped block

Building your home on a sloped block

    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...

How to get your home organised

How to get your home organised

      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 organised in...

Real life kitchen renovation story with Kate Toon

Real life kitchen renovation story with Kate Toon

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...

Dream Home Movement Podcast

Dream Home Movement Podcast

Our Community Engagement Manager Jo co-hosts a popular podcast and radio show on 98.7 RPPFM. Jo’s co-host Tara Vandeligt is the Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula.

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Jo and Carl Violeta

Jo and Carl Violeta

We’re an award-winning husband and wife team. We help busy parents and small businesses achieve their property and finance dreams. Our personalised dedicated service means we’re there through the entire process, we come to you, we understand you and we get you the best possible deal.

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We're an award-winning mortgage brokering team. We help busy parents and small businesses achieve their property and finance dreams. Our personalised dedicated service means we're there for you through the entire process, we come to you, we understand you and we get you the best possible deal.

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