Dream Home Movement: Renovation, Property Investment, Interior Design, Diy, Gardening

The $25k HomeBuilder grant is part of the government's COVID-19 stimulus package. It will provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate their existing home. Quick clarification: During the podcast I got my words muddled and said 'sustainably' renovate rather than 'substantially' renovate, the correct word in this context is definitely 'substantially'. In this episode we go through: What the HomeBuilder Grant is Who it's for and who it's not for How and where to apply for it Where to find details on the grant for your state or territory Whether the grant be used with other grants, schemes and initiatives Whether the grant can be used towards your deposit Go to the episode web page for details of where to apply for the HomeBuilder Grant. Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl and Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Guest bio Jo Violeta is the host of the Dream Home Movement podcast and runs the awa

Tread more lightly and create a beautiful sustainable spaces by using repurposed materials. Annie and Shane from Salvage Merchants show you how to repurpose materials for your next renovation or home improvement project. In this episode we discuss: What sort of materials you can use for renovation and home improvement Tips you can use for your DIY repurposing projects Biggest mistakes people use when they use repurposed materials Creating bespoke pieces using items with sentimental value and salvaged materials **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Salvage Merchants Website Facebook Instagram Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl and Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Guest bio Husband and wife team, Shane and Annie Brereton quit their jobs in 2017 and went searching for adventure. They dreamed up Salvage Merchants on a trip down the East Coast of Australia. A desire to tread more gently led them to repurposing. With too many combi

Discover how to save money and create the beautiful home of your dreams with Jodie Bowker from Love of Home. In this episode we explore: The types of dream home projects can you find bargains for The best places to find bargains How to know when you're on to a bargain How to find bargains and still achieve your desired outcome? Situations where it a good idea to spend a bit more - what you should splurge on and what you can save on **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Love of Home Website Facebook Instagram Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl and Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Guest bio Jodie Bowker owns Love of Home. She lives in south-west Victoria, having relocated from the stunning Dandenong Ranges last year … this is her country adventure! She is currently living in and renovating a 1904 Federation home. Jodie is an interior decorator and window furnishings specialist with more than 30 years experience, Jodie has also

Claudia Brdar Claudia from The Renovate Avenue shares practical advice on how to choose a property (for investment purposes) We cover: Choosing a suburb to invest in What to look for in the property Checking the quality and structure of the property Download your free Property Investment for Beginners Checklist - it covers everything you need to understand to buy your first investment property This episode is part of a very special DIY renovation series. ⠀ Claudia from @therenovateavenue and Founder of the DIY Renovation Academy will join us once a month on the show to take you through EVERYTHING you need to know to DIY your reno.⠀ ⠀ This is like a little sneak peek into her super popular DIY Renovation Academy course.⠀ ⠀ This series is exclusively for Dream Home Movement listeners. **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Claudia and The Renovate Avenue Facebook Instagram Website Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Web Follow Carl and Jo Vio

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Claudia from The Renovate Avenue shares practical advice on how to set a budget for your next home renovation project. We cover: Claudia's budget renovation formula How to ensure there's space in your budget for unexpected expenses Exactly how to go about setting the budget Tools to set-up your budget Where and how to save money in your budget (including what you can and can't DIY) Why you need to speak to an Accountant before setting your budget What to do if you start going over budget This episode is part of a very special DIY renovation series. ⠀ Claudia from @therenovateavenue and Founder of the DIY Renovation Academy will join us once a month on the show to take you through EVERYTHING you need to know to DIY your reno.⠀ ⠀ This is like a little sneak peek into her super popular DIY Renovation Academy course.⠀ ⠀ This series is exclusively for Dream Home Movement listeners. **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Claudia and The Renovate Avenue Facebook

**THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN NOVEMBER 2019 PRIOR TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING** Discover how to make your unique property stand out with artistic styling. Tonight I'm chatting with Rhonda from Nelson_interior_stylists and how to make your property stand out by embracing its gorgeous individuality. Finance Segment – What's the ACCC inquiry into Mortgage pricing all about? This Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta - Violeta Finance **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Nelson Interiors Website Facebook Instagram Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl and Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web

If you're thinking of embarking on an owner-builder project, listen to this episode first. Melanie Gard has completed two MAJOR owner builder projects, one commercial and one residential. In this episode we discussed: Why Melanie decided to complete both of the projects as an owner builder The difference between completing a commercial renovation versus a residential renovation The biggest lessons she learned as an owner builder **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Mel and Peninsula School of Dance Facebook Instagram Website At the Barre podcast Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl and Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Guest bio Director of Peninsula School of Dance, a vibrant performing arts studio, servicing over 400 students. Melanie is a well-respected member of the dance community and has presented at number of industry conferences in Australia and NZ. She is co-host of the podcast “At the Barre” for dance studio owners and

BONUS EPISODE - Recorded 16 March 2020 - This global event is moving very quickly, information and opinion discussed in this episode are based on infomration available to us on Monday, 16 March 2020 Buyers Advocate, Sam Spernat from Rodney Samuels Consulting joins me for this special bonus episode to share his thoughts on whether the CONVID-19 Coronavirus could impact the Australian property market. For information on COVID-19 please refer to: https://www.health.gov.au/ Follow Sam Spernat and Rodney Samuels Consulting Facebook Instagram Website Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl and Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Guest bio Sam Spernat is an experienced property adviser who is also a qualified accountant with over a decade in the property and finance industries, he’s skilled at sourcing and selecting investment-grade assets that will grow his clients’ wealth. He specialises in sourcing properties that match his clients’ investment goals and negotiating the best possible pur

Want a fun, easy and affordable way to decorate your rooms? Wall stickers are the PERFECT solution. Vicki from Moonface Studio designs and makes removable wall stickers for nurseries and kids rooms, however you'll be pleasantly surprised by how you can use wall stickers throughout the show. ⠀ In this episode Vicki share's:⠀ ⠀

Have you heard the saying – ‘there’s an app for that’? Well when it comes to home improvements, home styling and renovations, the saying is very true. Whether you’re building a new home, planning your garden, looking to extend or are just not sure which cushions will suit your current furniture, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are THOUSANDS of apps for that. So, to reduce the overwhelm, I’ve done the hard work for you and found the best home improvement apps. In this episode, I share my favourite handy apps and online tools for homeowners. Here’s a link to my blog post with a list of all the apps and links to download them: https://violetafinance.com.au/best-home-improvement-apps/ **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl and Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web

Claudia from The Renovate Avenue takes us right back to the very start of the home renovation process, goal setting and figuring out the WHY for your renovation. We cover: Why is it important to establish your goals for your renovation before you get started? What are some examples of goals you could have for your reno? How do we decide on our goals (what do we need to consider when setting goals)? Once we’ve set our big overarching goal, how do we break the project into manageable chunks (set mini goals)? This episode launches a very special DIY renovation series. ⠀ Claudia from @therenovateavenue and Founder of the DIY Renovation Academy will join us once a month on the show to take you through EVERYTHING you need to know to DIY your reno.⠀ ⠀ This is like a little sneak peek into her super popular DIY Renovation Academy course.⠀ ⠀ This series is exclusively for Dream Home Movement listeners. ⠀ Finance Segment – What is equity and how can we use it? This Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta - Vio

If you’re a regular listener of the show you’ll know that we’re big advocates of investing in professional styling when you sell your property. In this episode, we get stuck into the nitty gritty of exactly what property styling involves with our special guests Jessica and Juliana from Abode Styling Group. We cover: What is property styling? What are the benefits of getting your home professionally styled before sale? What does property styling actually involve? How long does the process take? What does the vendor need to do? What happens to your belongings while the home is staged? Abode Styling Group is a boutique interior design company, whose focus has predominantly been on the luxury homes of the Mornington Peninsula & Bayside suburbs of Melbourne. Having recently expanded our services, they are now a full service agency with focusses on architecture, interior design & property styling of course! Talking on the show will be Jessica Rigg, Senior Stylist & Juliana McLean, Interior Designer

Mia and Simon from Mornington Peninsula Reno Life are in the midst of a MAJOR property renovation. They found a property in an amazing location on a beautiful piece of land, but the home on the property wasn't right for their needs. So, they're creating they're using the shell of that house to create their dream home. On top of all of this hard work, they have a couple of kids in tow (2 under 5). Luckily Sime is a chippie so they have his skill and expertise on their side. Discover how they're managing their renovation, the biggest challenges they're facing tips for other families who are renovating and they're vision for their dream home. Plus where to draw inspiration for your renovations. Finance Segment – Why buying an investment property might be more attainable than you think Mindset - So many people dream of buying an investment property but think it's out of their reach. Carl explains why they might be wrong This Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta - Violeta Finance Download the Property

Moving to Australia from the UK is MASSIVE - especially when your decision to move is documented on television by the BBC In this episode, I chat with Jenny from Cluelessdownunder about what to consider before moving to Australia Jenny and her family were featured on the popular BBC documentary 'Wanted Down Under'. The show followed the family to Australia for a week while they made their decision to either stay in England or move to sunny Aus. They then followed up years later to see if they felt they’d made the right decision. This is a must listen for anyone considering a big move. Finance Segment – Why the lowest interest rate doesn't necessarily equal the cheapest rate This Finance Segment is presented by Jo Violeta - Violeta Finance Use our Loan Comparison Calculator to get a clearer picture of whether or not the loan that you're looking at will actually save you money **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Clueless Downunder Facebook Instagram F

Getting the colours right in you home is essential. In this episode Colour and Design Consultant Melinda Stead from Colour Designs explains: Why is it important to get the right paint colour to suit your space? What elements can affect the way colour can look in your home? What are some tips for choosing the right colours for your home? Annnnnd very importantly - How do you choose the right white? Because they’re all different right?... Melinda, from Colour Designs has over 10 years of industry knowledge creating window and floor layouts for some of Australia’s largest furniture companies. Finance Segment – Why your Mortgage Broker or bank keeps asking for additional documents for your home loan application This Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta - Violeta Finance Property Geek-out– House hunting tips The Property Geek-out is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Colo

In this episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of renovating with Jessica from @curl_carpentry Jessica takes us through a practical guide to renovating. Checkout Curl Carpentry's super comprehensive guide to home renovation: https://www.curlcarpentry.com.au/our-process Finance Segment – What types of income are acceptable on a home loan application Presented by Carl Violeta - Violeta Finance **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Curl Carpentry Web Facebook Instagram Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web About our guest Jessica Hennessey Jessica Hennessey is part of Curl Carpentry, a high end residential carpentry business on the Mornington Peninsula

Want to learn how your family can create a more eco-friendly home? Small changes really can make a big difference In this episode, Andrea from Unwasteful blog and Roving Refills Frankston shares practical tips to make your home and family life greener. Finance Segment – Changes to the way home loans and mortgages are assessed This episode of the Finance Segment is presented by Jo Violeta - Violeta Finance For more information, check out our blog post on the topic: https://violetafinance.com.au/more-money-for-borrowers-how-apras-proposed-changes-could-affect-your-home-loan-capacity/ Property Geek-out– Construction industry slow-down The Property Geek-out is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Roving Refills Frankston Web Facebook Instagram Follow Unwasteful Web Facebook Instagram Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web

Season 3 of the Dream Home Movement is rolling out very soon. The variety of guests is just awesome this season. We're covering so many different topics, including: easy, fun and affordable ways to decorate your kids' bedrooms, juicy real-life reno stories renovating a commercial property, how to select the right paint, swimming pools, repurposing salvaged materials, and so much more. This season we're launching an exclusive mini-series within season three of the podcast with Claudia from The Renovate Avenue. The mini-series will take you through everything you need to know to do a DIY renovation from the very start to the very end. I can't wait to share season three with you, I reckon you're going to love it. Thank you so much if you've been here from the very beginning and to new listeners, welcome on board. Now there is a bit of a change in season three; I'm solo hosting the show. My previous co-host Tara has moved on and launched her own business Building Dreams Group. She still wanted to be involved

Imagine you could walk through your new house before it's even built. Well, friends, with One to One Displays you can do just that. In this episode, Stefan and Marian walk us through how they use 'to scale' floor plan projections to help people fully understand the dimensions and details of your build before any works begin. Finance Segment – The finance segment is not included in this episode of the podcast, however Jo did mention the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme Property Geek-out– The Property Geek-out segment is not included in this episode of the podcast **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow One to One Displays Web Facebook Instagram Follow the Dream Home Movement Web Facebook Instagram Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Follow Tara Vandeligt Facebook Instagram Join the conversation in the Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group About One to One Displays One to One Displays is a floor plan projection center created to t