Reno Radio

Do you freak out when you ever heard about ‘vinyl flooring” or “vinyl products? Do you still resist those products, whether to your own house or renovate for projects? WELL YES! Today's podcast is just right for you. We will demystify the vinyl product and dissolve every idea you have about vinyl which it's not that keeping up with times. Most Importantly, we proudly invited Anthony as the guest of this week. Anthony has more than 15 years of experience work in Gerflor, an amazing international flooring brand. Anthony will tell everything you want to know about Gerflor and dissolve the myth of vinyl product for us. You'll surely have a totally new perspective on the vinyl product and find out the benefits it will bring to you after this podcast. so say no more; let's start listening!

Today we are going to dig a little deeper into the actual renovation side of things. Specifically, we are talking about our renovation team. You know the guys and girls on the frontline that help make your renovation goals come to life. Listen in today, as we share 4 tips on how to help manage your team efficiently!

Wondering how you can get rid of those fears and insecurities when planning out your goals for your renovation? Well, say no more, in this podcast we lay some more tips on renovating to create wealth for the business side of things. Listen in today as we share 4 steps to setting up your renovation business to help figure out your goals and ambitions for your next renovation project.

First impressions stick with a person forever. So just like the first time meeting a new person, the first impressions of an open home plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the property. In this podcast, we go through 3 ways you can prepare for your open home inspections to guarantee that your property won't go without notice. Listen in, as we discuss our top tips on how to make your property shine in home inspections.   

In this week's podcast, we are joined by the lovely Anna Fraser, where we talk all about her transformation and renovation of the Bundara Farm. The adventure to a beautiful scenic landscape located just outside of Berry, NSW the Bundara Farm is a perfect little stay away into the country. Listen today, as Anna shares her story on the transformation of the 2 cottages and houses situated on the beautiful 14 hectares of land gold.

In this week's podcast we a joined by Linda, who shares her journey on what is Alpaca Magic today. Situated 20 minutes north of Canberra City, Alpaca Magic is a place for breeding alpacas, lamas, and donkeys and offers workshops for students to learn all about the animals on the farm. Listen today, as Linda talks all about alpaca and how she created the magical farm of breeding animals!

With Christmas and the holidays creeping up soon, it's that time of the year to start prepping and working on way to host this year. This week podcast, we are joined by a familiar face Josh from Ferris Building, where you might have seen him from Renovie or on duty at Carrington House. Today, we talk all about what to expect when building a deck in your backyard and how to get your house prepped and ready to hold your Christmas feast on that summer’s day.

Highland Getaway is a luxury Farmstay B&B located in the HuonValley in Southern Tasmania. It is home to beautiful scenic mountains and hills as well as cattle and calves. We are joined today by the lovely Julie property owner and manager of Highland Getaway Farm. Listen in today, where she talks about her adventure in transforming to what is now the beautiful Farmstay today.

In this week's podcast, we talk about all about walls. We are joined, by the lovely lady Therese Tarlinton marketing communication manager of CSR Gyprock, where she speaks about the endless opportunity for self-expression and creativity through designing walls in your space.  Jump on and listen today, as we discuss the future of Gyprock and inspiration behind the company today, as we talk all about our walls.    

Struggling to manage your budget when renovating? Or simply trying to find a common ground? This week’s podcast we will be talking all about the money side to renovating, specifically how to manage your budget efficiently and effectively. Tune in and listen to find how you can master the technique of budgeting as we give three top tips on how to manage your budget during a renovation, in order to meet your renovation goals.

This week’s podcast features The Dunmore Farm Property in Molyullah Victoria, with guest star Bec Amos and her renovation journey to what was one of the oldest properties in the district to now an inviting and cosy escape. In the podcast, Bec talks about her journey on how she came about to one of her biggest and successful renovation projects – The Dunmore Farm Property. Throughout the interview, there were talks her biggest reno challenges and concerns, her best finds and sources, and the bigger picture and what to expect down the road.

There has been a lot of talk and a lot of critiscism about the Governments Home Builder Renovation Grants. So I met with Alice Stolz Domain's national managing editor to discuss the ups, the downs and how to make the most of these grants IF you are eligible. You can listen to it all unfold below on Reno Radio!

Are you ready to get your hands dirty but not sure where to start? Do you have a renovation vision but not sure how to translate that to dollars? Is the thought of calculating making your head spin? One of the most important steps is finding your buyers. Why? Because once you know who you’re selling to, you can design a product that fits them. In this case it’s your renovation project. It’s pretty obvious from all those renovation shows on TV that a good renovation can reap some serious benefits. But the idea with parting with a big chunk of your budget can be pretty scary at first. Especially if you haven’t got a clue about how much it’s all really going to cost. Before you run away, I have some good news. It’s possible and actually fairly straight forward to work out the cost of your renovations without losing your marbles. I have a whole bunch of checklists and resources in my Rapid Renovation Formula that you can keep on hand when doing your budget calculations to make sure that you don’t miss anything. They’re also super handy to pull out once you’re actually doing the renovations, so that you can make sure you are on track. But before I freak you out with the million different things you should consider, there are three main ones you should look at that will help get the ball rolling.

Louise and David ran away seven years ago from the city to take a leap of faith and purchase a gorgeous piece of land in the country between Adelong and Gundagai on the western slopes of the Snowy Mountains.    Highfield Farm and Woodlands is a 820 acre property with two-thirds of the property under a conservation covenant protecting the critically endangered Box Gum Grassy Woodland and one-third is a small-scale farm combining ethical and sustainable farming practices.      They fell in love with land BUT not the house so they set about rebuilding this weathered to wonderful house into a rustic luxury getaway - an Eco-retreat!  

There are so many things to think about when you are choosing windows for your home. But the first thing you need to ask yourself is.... Am I replacing existing windows or working within an existing structure? OR Am I doing an extension or new build? AND the answer really matters!!!!!! The details and elements that you need to consider vary depending on what your answer is. IF you are one of those that are saying both then you have two sets of guides that you will need to consider. Next you need to think about some key elements such as privacy, ventilation, light .... the list goes on!!!   Good news is that I have you covered as I sat down with David from Cottons Glass and Alspec to discuss all the practical and design considerations, you can listen to all his top tips and my questions for him below in Reno Radio!

Have you chosen the perfect colour palette for your home but are now wondering how you translate all of this to each individual room, without just copying and pasting from one to the next? Do you have a game plan for each room? Or are you struggling to come up with ways to create a style that translates in each and every space?   Well, fear not! Because today I have three ways that you can make sure every room and space gets the attention that it deserves.

Cressy House (circa 1827) is situated in beautiful natural surroundings 5 km south of the historical town of Longford, 25 minutes from Launceston and 20 minutes from Launceston Airport. Cressy House is today still a working farm with 1000 hectares, 5000 breeding ewes, trade cattle and a large variety of irrigated crops. We get to talk to Margit about how the property has evolved and how they have renovated the property to become the holiday destination it is today.

Wow this is an amazing example of what can be achieved when two women with a vision get together and SLOWLY and with focused intent renovate a weathered, remote, coastal property and turn it into an experience to visit. Connect with them at @mysisterandthesea on insta and www.mysisterandthesea.com #weatheredtowonderful #farmstofortune   Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial on insta

Known for his creativity and out-of-the-box styling, Tim Leveson is an interior designer, furniture maker and stylist with over 18-years of industry experience! In this episode of Reno Radio, Tim breaks down his key survival tips for the reno site. Together, Tim and Naomi reveal the reality of renovating on a small budget, if there is room to renovate as a couple, and how to create a space that nurtures you, as well as their top tips for overcoming these hurdles. Check out more of Tim here:  www.timleveson.com @timlevesoninteriors Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Lauren is the co-founder of My Little Empire; a design-driven interior design studio located in Melbourne. In this episode of Reno Radio, Lauren breaks down planning for a successful renovation, her top tips for building a renovation team, as well as the power of renovation education and having a mentor. Lauren’s passion for design has seen My Little Empire collaborate with Channel 9's The Block, Love Shack TVand various other commercial and residential projects, both with national and international brands.   Check out more from Lauren here: www.mylittleempire.com.au @mylittleempire__ Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Outdoor living is quintessential to who we are as Aussies - it's a huge part of our lifestyle! However, we're divided as a nation on one aspect of outdoor living... Do we like a backyard swimming pool?  Today I am joined by Mark Kentwell, from PRD Nationwide Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, to discuss this contentious topic. Mark has sold thousands of properties with and without a swimming pool, so does a pool really add value to your property?  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Before you jump on the idea, there are some really important things you should consider first. As tempting as it may be to bypass the agent and save thousands of dollars in commission – dollars that will stay in your pocket – there’s quite a bit of homework that needs to be done first.  After all, real estate agents are in business because they have the skills and the resources to sell your property – and sell it fast.  So, what’s the first thing you have to do if you decide to try your hand at being a self-agent?  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Dressing your walls with art can be a phenomenal way to finish the look and feel of each of your spaces.  I'm going to share my top tips with you for choosing the perfect art for your property.  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Today I will be talking to you about the last step of your renovation journey – that is selling!  Are you trying to work out the sweet spot for your property?  Is it getting a little overwhelming trying to figure out that end price before you have even started on your project?  Now, there might be plenty of stock on the market at the moment. Lots of four-bedroom houses just like yours. Some of them might even be renovated.  So, how do you figure out what dollar figure you should be placing on your house?  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Today I am joined by chippy, presenter and self-confessed moving expert, Rowan Howard (@rowanhowardofficial), to reveal how to make moving house easier for your entire family. From decluttering to tape guns, this episode of Reno Radio is jam-packed with moving hacks! Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Money Mindset Coach Denise Duffield-Thomas joins host Naomi Findlay in this week’s episode of Reno Radio to discuss the power of a positive money mindset and knocking over your money blocks.  Denise is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs want to make money and change the world. She helps women charge premium prices, release the fear of money and create First Class Lives. Find more from Denise here: www.denisedt.com @denisedt Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Today I am joined by Feng Shui Expert Patricia Lohan, from PatriciaLohan.com, to discuss how this 5000-year-old practice can change your life. Patricia and I breakdown what on earth feng shui actually is and all the science that stands behind it.   Get ready to transform your home into a happy, healthy and wealthy space!    Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

So, you’ve found the perfect property... It’s right up your alley – just ripe for a kitchen revamp and extension –  and it ticks all the patch and strategy boxes. The only problem is, the market is still pretty hot, and so the seller has set the price just that little bit too high.   Do you give up on the whim? No, the game hasn’t even started!  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Jane Thomson is a killer interior designer, property stylist, and presenter. In this episode of Reno Radio, Jane breaks down design trends and how to incorporate them into your renovation, her three top tips for anyone looking to kick-start their renovation journey, and our experience in front of the camera on Channel 10’s Changing Rooms. Jane has been in the industry for nearly 30-years and her work speaks for itself; she is truly a wealth of knowledge! Check out more of Jane here:  www.jane-thomson.com.au @janethomson_   Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date! www.naomifindlay.com @naomifindlayofficial

Realistically every member of your house uses the bathroom multiple times a day, and if it is the only one in your house it can pose some substanial challenges during a renovation. I was lucky enough to sit down with Marissa Roberts from Beautifully Organised, who walked us through some really simple options for making your bathroom renovation a little less stressful from an organisation and functional perspective. Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Have you looked at the design principles and applied them to your renovation? Are you now stuck on how best to use them at the selling stage? Do you want to find out more on what it takes to style your property for success? On today's episode of Reno Radio, I reveal how you can use balance, size, proportion, and lighting to showcase your property and show your buyers it’s potential.   Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Today I am joined by actor and chippy Rowan Howard to discuss everything you need to know about pitching a roof when renovating. Now before you nerd-out on us, we will reveal why you need to know the difference between a hand-pitched roof and a truss roof.  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

You wouldn’t jump into the actual renovation before getting your business stuff sorted, right? Well, it’s the same principle with your support network. Once your paperwork and business side of things are secure, then you can roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty on-site. So how do you select your hands-on guys or gals that help you with the physical side of the renovation?  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Today I am joined by actor and chippy Rowan Howard to breakdown the 8 things you need to create the perfect home office.  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

How do you go about making sure you have a consistent stream of projects coming in?  By treating your renovating for wealth business like a business. That means having a process in place to generate leads.  That’s right, leads.  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

If there is one thing I love as much as renovating, it is selling! I am so passionate about helping people get their property over the line faster and for more money. So many people say, "Yes, I know I need to declutter", "I know I need to clean that", and "Yeah, yeah I know I need to de-personalise", but not everyone pays specific and concentrated attention to the little things. So what are these little things? Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

So, you want to jump into the renovating game, but don’t have enough borrowing power? Well, luckily for you, there is a way to start renovating for wealth, even if the bank won’t lend you as much as you need. And it has nothing to do with getting into crazy debts. The solution is a joint venture. Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

How are you going to make sure that your renovation project stays on time and on budget? Is there a way to ensure that everyone on your worksite is on the same page at any given time? What are you going to do if something doesn’t go the way you planned? The answer to all of these questions lies in two things: organisation and change management. Today, I wanted to delve into these two core topics to help you maximise your renovation and the rewards that will come from it. Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Are you wanting to style your property for sale? Are you looking to connect with people but unsure how to go about it? Is there a particular theme you want to use but worried that it won’t work or it will be too niche? Well, worry not! Because today I wanted to share a few tips on how to put home staging into practice – and get it right. Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

You’ve made it! After months and months of hard work, research, planning, designing, organising and saving, you’re finally at the construction stage. All of that effort has been leading to this part. Today, I wanted to delve into some really handy tips I have picked up over the years that have to do with the actual construction stage of your renovation. Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Today I wanted to talk to you a little about what goes on during renovation game play – and what you can do to save a few pennies during that time. So, have you already got fixed quotes for all of your tradies and their scope of work? Is every hour of their time accounted for before you even pick up the shovel?  When you aren’t relying on a fixed price, the cost of having a tradie onsite can escalate pretty quickly if you don’t keep a close eye on it. And the biggest way those costs will spiral out of control is by taking up too much of your tradies’ precious time. Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Formals, rambling, organics, structural... There are so many different types of hedges! One of the biggest questions I get asked when I visit properties is 'how and when do I prune my hedges?!' I've teamed up with Aaron from Green Envy to reveal all!  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Today I am breaking down a pretty prickly question with Mark Kentwell, principal of PRD Nationwide Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.  What do you do when you have a house on the market and it is just not selling... So many people get put in this situation and they feel trapped with no clue what to do.  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

There is one thing I love more than a bathroom renovation, and that is a lawn renovation! Today I have Aaron from Green Envy to discuss what we have to do to maintain our lawns as we head into winter. Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Auctions can be a lot more nerve wracking than and fast-paced than a simple sale. That’s why it’s good to know the process, even if you aren’t looking at buying a property at auction right now. Because once your business kicks off, your next renovation project might end up being one you buy at auction.  Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Now, this isn’t some sort of sci-fi gimmick. Virtual styling doesn’t mean your house is filled with furniture that has been hologram projected. I don’t think technology has come that far yet. Plus, although it’s a pretty cool idea, you will probably end up with buyers more interested (or freaked out) in the technology than in your property. And that might be a lasting first impression – just not the type of impression you are after.   Love Naomi? Stay up-to-date on her socials! www.naomifindlay.com Instagram: @naomifindlayofficial Facebook: Naomi Findlay Twitter: @thenaomifindlay

Are you looking at adding a new kitchen to a property but not sure what kind of design will really wow your buyers?  Is the property just ripe for an extension but you can’t decide where to draw the line between overdoing it and under-delivering?  When a renovation is done right, potential buyers will walk in and be blown away. The upgrades will scream “buy me!”. And that will meet sweet profits for you.  But how do you make sure that you find that sweet point between over-splurging and under-whelming?