Get it Right with Undercover Architect
The podcast all about creating your ideal home.

What tools do you need to use when building or renovating your home? And which ones will help you finish your project well? No … I’m not talking about hammers, drop-saws and paintbrushes here. I’m talking about THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL at your disposal to help ensure your project goes...

How can you get what you want in your project, and ensure that everyone who works with you is clear on what this is? Projects can go completely off the rails because of the failure to use one tool well. What is this tool, and how do you get it...

What are the main areas that can blow out budgets in a reno or new build? Where money disappears in a project? And how can you manage the risk to your budget overall? There are 4 main areas I see trip up homeowners. They can take big chunks of your...

Is it possible to stay on budget during your renovation or new build, especially whilst you’re spending your budget on construction? There are 3 key strategies I recommend for those wanting to stay on track in their project budget. Let’s go through them, and the tools you can use for...

How do you cost your project? And when should you find out the cost of your new build or renovation? There are 7 steps to know – read on to find out more about what to do at each of these steps to get cost information for your project. When...

What do you do if you realise your budget is unrealistic for your renovation or new home project? Have you realised your budget is unrealistic for your project? Here’s the warning signs to avoid, and how to get back on track. There’s a saying that goes something like this …...

How do you have that first conversation with your potential designer or builder when you’re choosing the best one for your project? Especially when you fear that telling them too much will mean everything costs more than you planned. That they’ll rip you off, misled, and take advantage of your...

Homeowners can overlook key information: items that can blow their budget before they’ve begun. Want to know what they are and how to avoid them? These are the early mistakes, the missed items. And in doing so, you can miss the opportunity it gives you to be strategic in your project. And, potentially set yourself up for extra costs or...

Want to know what the 5 top money saving ideas are? The ones I hear homeowners use to explain how they’ll save big money in their reno or new build? In this episode, I share why these money saving ideas can be myths. In fact, they can be huge mistakes...

Want to learn about the online and offline resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget? There are many resources, online and offline that you can use when setting your project budget. And there’s a few things to be aware of so you can be more effective...

Knowing where to start when setting your building or renovation budget can be challenging. How can you do it, and what do you need to know? So let’s start at the beginning. In this episode, I share some of the first steps you can take when setting your budget for...

Want to know how to set your budget, and stay on track when you’re designing, building or renovating your home? That’s what Season 03 of the “Get it Right” podcast is all about. How to Set (and Stay on) Your Budget. Tune in to this episode, hear some exciting news,...