Guide
Updated October 2021
Home renovation guide
We take you through the eight steps for tackling a renovation at your place.
Before you start your reno
Getting it right from the get-go.
Designing the plans
How to put your ideas to paper so a builder can follow along.
Choosing tradies and builders
How to do your homework to source tradies that are up to the task.
Building consents and tenders
Will your renovation require council approval? Or can you avoid that cost?
Renovation finance and insurance
What your bank may ask for if you need finance for your renovation.
The building process
What to expect when the hammers start swinging.
Building disputes
We lay out the right approach to settle grievances, big and small.
Finishing your renovation
The final things you need to check before signing off the job.