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'Get it Right with Undercover Architect' Podcast

Season 03: How to set (and stay on) your budget

One of the biggest fears that homeowners have about their renovation or new build revolves around budget.

Can they afford to do what they want to do? And how will they prevent it from blowing out and financially crippling them? This season gives key budget tips, cost-saving strategies and mistakes to avoid.

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[#030] How to Set and Stay on Your Budget | An Introduction

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Season 03 | Episode 00

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, and I’ll also share with you what I’ll be covering in the coming season.

LEARN HOW TO SET AND STAY ON YOUR BUDGET >>> CLICK HERE
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[#031] How to set your renovation or building budget

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Season 03 | Episode 01

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 your renovation or new home.

LEARN HOW TO SET YOUR RENOVATION OR BUILDING BUDGET >>> CLICK HERE
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[#032] Resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget

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Season 03 | Episode 02

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 in your research.

RESOURCES YOU CAN USE TO SET YOUR RENOVATION OR BUILDING BUDGET >>> CLICK HERE
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[#033] 5 Money Saving Myths BUSTED

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Season 03 | Episode 03

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 and can actually cost you far more in the long run.

CHECK OUT THE 5 MONEY SAVING MYTHS (BUSTED!) >>> CLICK HERE
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[#034] How to stop budget blowouts before you’ve even begun

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Season 03 | Episode 04

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 cancelled projects.

LEARN HOW TO STOP BUDGET BLOWOUTS BEFORE YOU’VE EVEN BEGUN >>> CLICK HERE
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[#035] The first conversation to have with your potential designer or builder

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Season 03 | Episode 05

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 lack of knowledge?

THE FIRST CONVERSATION TO HAVE WITH YOUR POTENTIAL DESIGNER OR BUILDER >>> CLICK HERE
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[#036] What to do if you realise your budget is unrealistic

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Season 03 | Episode 06

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.

LEARN WHAT TO DO IF YOU REALISE YOUR BUDGET IS UNREALISTIC >>> CLICK HERE
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[#037] How and when to get cost information for your renovation or new home

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Season 03 | Episode 07

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.

LEARN HOW AND WHEN TO GET COST INFORMATION FOR YOUR RENO OR NEW HOME >>> CLICK HERE
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[#038] How to spend and stay on track in your project budget

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Season 03 | Episode 08

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 tracking your renovation or new build budget overall.

LEARN HOW TO SPEND AND STAY ON TRACK IN YOUR PROJECT BUDGET >>> CLICK HERE
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[#039] Here are 4 main areas that blow out budgets in a reno or new build

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Season 03 | Episode 09

Listen to this episode to learn how to get it right in your study nooks, studies and home offices.
Creating a study nook, study or home office, where this work can occur in a semi-uninterrupted way, can help with family sanity overall.
I know personally I’ve run businesses from our dining table, and it’s not fun for general family life. So if you’re renovating or building, it can be a simple inclusion to provide a space or room for work in your home, and improve your lifestyle overall.

LEARN THE 4 MAIN AREAS THAT BLOW OUT BUDGETS IN A RENO OR NEW BUILD >>> CLICK HERE

Hi – I’m Amelia …

With twenty years in this industry, helping hundreds of homeowners and as a client myself, I want to help you save time, money and heartache. I believe great design makes your home feel great, and you feel great in your home. You, the homeowner, are the key to unlocking what's possible for your home. Undercover Architect is your secret ally.

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