The Essential Guide to renovating or building your home
PROJECT 101 summarises and streamlines the vital information to make your project a success.
Delivered in an efficient and online experience.
Self-paced and self-study, to help you get project ready.
So you can make BIG progress in your project preparation, learning and research.
(Exclusively available to you for a limited time and at a saving of $450 - normally $697, now only $247).
When it comes to renovating or building,
what are your greatest fears?
And there are 4 fears I hear, time and time again.
"I'm really worried about what this will all cost, and how we'll avoid having budget blowouts."
"I'm worried about how much time my project will take, and how we'll manage delays."
"I don't know what I don't know, so I'm nervous about that causing problems."
"I really don't want to stuff it up, and have to live with my mistakes and regrets long-term."
But dig deeper under these 4 fears of
+ COST
+ TIME
+ KNOWLEDGE
+ STUFFING IT UP
and homeowners tell me this is what keeps them up at night ...
- can we actually afford to do this project?
- how can we avoid it crippling us financially?
- will it monopolise and overtake my already very full life?
- how do I stop feeling like I'm walking around with a target on my forehead?
- how do I ensure that we get what we’re paying for?
- will this home actually be worth this effort, time and money?
- how do I not let my family down?
Many feel foolish for admitting these fears
because for some reason we think we're supposed to know what we're doing.
BUT ...
And, when it comes to your home, these mistakes are expensive, avoidable and long-term.
Unfortunately, no amount of styling can hide bad design or overcome poor build quality.
Over the 28+ years I’ve been guiding and supporting homeowners as they design, build and renovate their homes, I see 3 common pitfalls that spell problems in any project:
Not knowing the questions to ask in their project
(or even being aware just how many questions you can and should ask)
Ignoring the red flags and nagging concerns
(because you haven't learnt enough about what to expect to enable you to trust yourself and those feelings)
Acting like an employee in your own project
(and outsourcing your agency, being fearful of challenging conversations or appearing like a nag or difficult client)
So, how do you avoid being tripped up or derailed by these pitfalls as you make your future home a reality?
If we haven't met before, I'm Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect.
Having helped hundreds and hundreds of homeowners for more than 28 years now, as they design, build and renovate their family homes, I'm on a mission to help and teach YOU how get it right in yours - simply and with confidence.
So you can avoid these expensive mistakes, and the drama they bring to your project and home.
It's because of this 28+ year experience, and the work I've done with homeowners over decades, that I know the what, why and how of a successful and enjoyable renovation or new build.
When you get educated and informed, you can make your project experience so much better. And that's why I'm providing special access to this online course ...
Available now (for a limited time) ...
In this self-study, self-paced online course, PROJECT 101,
I’ve condensed the 5 key factors that are
vital in navigating all parts of your project.
When you know the details of these 5 factors,
it simplifies your decisions, boosts your confidence,
and helps you create success in your project.
Inside Project 101, I’ll take you through these 5 key factors ...
and teach you what you need to know about them inside your renovation or new build.
You'll learn all about ...
- The best ways to set your budget
- How to check your budget when starting your project
- Testing your budget and who to trust for advice
- Managing your spend throughout design and construction
- Dealing with industry price rises
- How to save money in your project
- Things to remember in considering your costs
- Costs to be aware of beyond the build
You'll learn all about ...
- First steps in getting underway
- Managing expectations about timelines
- Establishing overall timelines in your project
- Testing timelines as you work with your team
- Using your time well (to save time and stress)
- Things to remember about time in your project
- Where you can save time as you renovate or build
- Managing your risk around industry delays
You'll learn all about ...
- Scoping your project team
- Where to get reliable advice
- Auditing potential team members to avoid dodgy operators
- How to choose your team confidently
- Working with your team successfully
- Collaboration and your role in your project
- Things to remember in your team arrangements
- Who you really need when renovating or building
You'll learn all about ...
- Getting your design goals resolved
- Communicating your design wishes and wants
- The 5F's of home design
- Macro to micro decisions (and how to get the balance right)
- Sustainability (what really matters and where to invest)
- Things to remember about your home design
- Design choices to set up a feel-good, fantastic home that will suit you long-term
You'll learn all about ...
- Your project mindset and how to manage the mental challenge a renovation or new build can present
- Your attitudes to costs that can limit the potential of your project
- Navigating the marathon of a project (it's not a sprint!)
- Building self-trust so you can make better decisions
- Handling difficult conversations
- Getting clarity on the home you really want
- Setting yourself up to be your future home's best ambassador
- Feeling confident and in control for your project
As a bonus, you'll also get access to these minicourses ...
(These normally total $121, but are yours as a bonus when you join PROJECT 101. If you're already a member of one or more of these mini-courses, get in touch with us on [email protected] for your coupon code to save).
And there's bonus recordings of some amazing Q & A workshops ...
As an extra bonus, you'll also be able to access 4 X incredible Q & A recordings that include a range of help, guidance and training for various designs, situations and challenges on a range of project types.
PLUS: You keep access to all course content, call recordings and bonus mini-courses. Work through them at your own pace. Revisit as you need to.
What others say about Amelia and Undercover Architect ...
Amelia’s point of view, the knowledge and tools created and shared allow for ANYONE build the home of their dreams, no matter the budget.
- Nat -
Amelia is a wealth of information when it comes to renovating and building a new home. We have just started our journey of building a new home and I’ve gone from feeling nervous and apprehensive to confident and excited!
- Zilz -
Amelia is truly lifting the standard of building in Australia through education. I look forward to experiencing the results of Amelias guidance.
- Matt -
Amelia is amazing and has been so helpful for us beginners on how to get our build right. Thank you, thank you for spreading your knowledge with us ❤️
- Mib -
Such an inspirational person, with down to earth information and advice for anyone willing to listen. Our new home will be definitely better because of Amelia the Undercover Architect.
- Mark -
Truly an amazing and unbiased service provided by Amelia! So much insider information on the whole building process to help you navigate your way through the planning and construction of your new home. Thank you for empowering me with information to help me avoid making costly mistakes, understanding how to optimise my design choices, and for giving me confidence in discussing these things with my designer and builder to achieve the best outcome.
- Steve-
Amelia (aka Undercover Architect) is super hands on, generous, up to date, passionate and has created this incredible platform, information, community & support for all the right reasons. Couldn't have done it without her and the wealth of resources, tips and community.
- Mayesie-
Not only does Amelia impart a wealth of knowledge, she does so in a way that is practical, easy to understand, responsive and is also entertaining. We are still in the very early stages of building our forever home but I have no doubt that the process and outcome will be infinitely better than it otherwise would have been if not for what I have learned from Amelia.
- Elizabeth-
Amelia shares her wealth of knowledge with so much generosity. She wants home owners to be better informed about how to achieve their building/renovating dreams.
- Allie -
We love the super practical advice offered by Undercover Architect. The information is offered in layman terms, easy to understand and follow, and always ensuring that finer details are not missed. Such a great source of information for our clients intending to build or going through the process. Very informative and helpful all round for our clients.
- Proctor Building Solutions -
Got questions?
Make the most of this special saving on PROJECT 101
And learn the essentials to making your renovation or new build project a success.
Get your questions answered, and learn the details of the 5 key factors that impact every decision and step in your project journey and future home.
Normally $697, save $450 ... and join now for only $247.
With over 30 years industry experience, Amelia Lee founded Undercover Architect in 2014 as an award-winning online resource to help and teach you how to get it right when designing, building or renovating your home. You are the key to unlocking what’s possible for your home. Undercover Architect is your secret ally