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

This week’s episode is very special. Helena from Donation Chain Inc. joined us in the studio. Donation Chain is a local charitable organisation. It’s mission is to provide practical support — specifically toiletries to those in need — to help people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage reconnect with the community. **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Helena & Donation Chain Facebook Web Follow Sam Keats & Keats Accounting Facebook Web Follow the Dream Home Movement 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

What if your furniture was also a piece of art? Gardening/Landscaping/Mornington Peninsula /Real Estate/Selling Property/Financial Literacy In this episode, we explore Sculptural Furniture with Luke Neil of Luke David Designs. Luke uses upcycled material to create his truly beautiful, yet practical works of art. Luke and his work have been featured in The Eye Creative Magazine and the Home Team series. Please note that this episode doesn't feature our usual Finance and Property Geek Out segments with Carl and Tara. They will be back next episode. **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Luke Neil and Luke David Design Facebook Instagram Web Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Tara Vandeligt Facebook Instagram Join the conversation in the Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web

2018 recap – What we learned & prominent themes Gardening/Landscaping/Mornington Peninsula /Real Estate/Interior Design/Property Investment Wow, what a year. I this episode we look at some of the prominent themes in Mornington Peninsula homes and lifestyle during 2018. Thanks so much for your support throughout our first year of broadcasting and podcasting. We appreciate you so very much! **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Tara Vandeligt Facebook Instagram Join the conversation in the Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web

Frankston South is one Victoria’s best kept bayside secrets! In this episode, we explore the leafy suburb of Frankston South with Janice and Brian of Janice Dunn Estate Agents. Janice and Brian share some of the suburb’s lesser known secrets, and exactly why this suburb has earned such a family friendly reputation. Finance Segment – When is it too late to buy your first home? This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta - Founder of Violeta Finance Market Watch – Should you consider a prefab home?... Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Janice Dunn Estate Agents Facebook Instagram Web Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Follow Tara Vandeligt Facebook Instagram Web Join the conversation in the Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group

It's summer here in Australia, the perfect time of year for outdoor entertaining and Barbeques (BBQ). This week we go deep into BBQ areas with our local expert Melissa Goffin; co-founder of Red Gum BBQ . We explore what makes a beautiful and practical outdoor entertaining and cooking area and the essential elements of a perfect Southern style BBQ. Warning, you're likely to be super hungry after listening to this episode ;) Note: Our show is recorded live, Jo was unable come into the studio, our friend Steve from Soul2Soul produced the live show (that's the other voice you'll hear throughout the episode) Market Watch – How upgrading your outdoor area can increase the value of your home Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Finance Segment – Financing outdoor home improvements This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta, Finance/Mortgage Broker at Violeta Finance **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM**

Want to learn how to use Feng Shui to harmonise your home?... Our expertise lies in bricks, mortar and finance, when it comes to chi, we're a bit lost. So we've invited Feng Shui Practitioner Fran Gleeson into the studio to help us understand the ancient practice of Feng Shui. Finance Segment – Finance experts share the most common money mistakes they see This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Jo Violeta - Violeta Finance Market Watch – Volume builders - YeahNah or NahYeah? Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Feng Shui Fran Facebook Web Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Tara Vandeligt Facebook Instagram Join the conversation in the Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web

Have you ever dreamed of owning a hobby farm? Hobby Farm/Mornington Peninsula /Lifestyle/Property Beth Steidle, founder of popular Facebook group Mornington Peninsula Hobby Farmers gives us the low down on how to get started, and the realities of owning a hobby farm. Finance Segment – How to secure finance for a hobby farm and/or a rural or semi-rural property This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta - Mortgage Broker & Founder of Violeta Finance Market Watch – Why you want to get your property projects sorted before Christmas Market Watch 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 Dream Home Movement 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

Sustainability / Eco friendly living/ Architecture / Mortgage refinance / Mid-century Mt Eliza How can you create a sustainable home?... A home that is eco friendly, with low environmental impact... We sought out one of Australia's most highly awarded and respected architects, Phil Harris, to explore creating a sustainable dream home. Phil is one of the Director’s of Troppo and an Industry Professor at Adelaide University. Troppo played a key role in the design of Point Nepean National Park's Eco Sleeper Pods. 'Troppo are about a dynamic architecture, created of adjustable skins that connect the Outdoors with the In: a non-constant architecture that responds to the morning, the evening, the season, the heat, the cold, the sun, the rain, the moment that will never pass again.' Finance Segment – How refinancing your mortgage could save you hundreds of dollars every month This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta, Finance/Mortgage Broker at Violeta Finance Property Geek-out – Mid-century

Have you been inspired to make a HUGE sea-change? Moving overseas/British homes compared to Australian homes/Mornington Peninsula /Securing home loans for non-Aus citizens/Selling Property We discuss the highs and lows of the sea-change experience, and how to shape your home for the subsequent house guests. Local YouTube sensation Gina Walters moved from Britain to Australia 10 years ago, she shares the REAL DEAL from her own experiences. Finance Segment – How to secure a home loan in Australia when you’ve moved here from overseas This episode’s Finance Segment is presented Carl Violeta – Founder and Mortgage/ Violeta Finance Market Watch – Spring property selling ‘to-do list’ Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow Gina Walters Facebook Instagram YouTube Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Chat about the su

Want fresh eggs straight from your backyard? Chickens/Mornington Peninsula /Lifestyle/Property There’s nothing like fresh home-grown eggs. If you’ve ever considered setting up your own Chicken Coop at home, this episode of the podcast is for you. Christine from Suburban Chooks is an expert on all things chooks and chicken coops. She takes us through the why, the how and the how much of setting up your own coop. Christine also gave a super confused Jo a quick biology lesson (think ‘where do babies come from’ style). Plus return guest Sam Keats shares her recent experience building her own backyard coop from a novice’s perspective. Christine Dinas is the owner of Suburban Chooks in Melbourne. Christine discovered her passion for chickens in 2007 after her two year old daughter told her that eggs come from the supermarket. In 2009 Christine and her husband registered Suburban Chooks as they were hatching fertile eggs from their two roosters and six pullets. It was so much fun they wanted to share the passion fo

Expert home renovation tips. Home Renovation/Real Estate/Finance We discuss how to get the MOST out of your property with renovation obsessed Claudia Brda of The Renovate Avenue. Claudia helps maximise property value for her clients’ specific reasons whether they want to create a beautiful space and don’t know where to start or they are looking to sell and want to maximise their property’s sale price. Market Watch – Going over budget on a renovation or build Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Finance Segment – How to structure finance for a new build on your subdivided land This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta, Finance/Mortgage Broker at Violeta Finance **This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM** Follow The Renovate Avenue Facebook Instagram Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl & Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Chat about the super sexy topic of…finance in the M

Want a show stopping world class garden? Gardening/Landscaping/Mornington Peninsula /Real Estate/Selling Property/Financial Literacy Multi-Award winning Landscape designer, Mark Browning of Cycas Landscape Design and Consultancy shares smart local garden design tips and some funny celebrity gossip. Cycas Landscape Design is a landscape design studio in southeast Melbourne. Mark has worked in the landscape industry since 1985 beginning his career as a landscape contractor. After 18 years on the tools he made the transition from construction to design and Cycas Landscape Design was born. Under Cycas Landscape Design, Mark along with the Cycas staff provide landscape design and consultancy services catering for all styles of landscapes. His design philosophy is centred on the objective to provide high quality computer generated landscape designs and documentation with an emphasis on natural materials and sustainable planting. Since entering the landscape design scene in Melbourne, Cycas has enjoyed great succe

Want to buy the best home in Mornington? Mornington Peninsula/Dream Homes/Real Estate/Selling Property Discover why we love Mornington with Nicholas Lynch, Director of Nicholas Lynch Real Estate. We explore beautiful Mornington. Discover the best streets, opportunities and amenities, and of course the coolest houses in Mornington! Nicholas Lynch is a Licensed Estate Agent and Auctioneer with over thirty years in real estate and over eight thousand auctions conducted. Personally achieving REB top 100 Sales Agent 2016 &2017, Nicholas’s agency Nicholas Lynch Real Estate has won the REIV Medium Agency of the year for the past 3 consecutive years. Finance Segment – How to calculate how much you can borrow for your home loan (your maximum borrowing potential) This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta – Mortgage & Finance Broker at Violeta Finance Market Watch – What features to look for in a Townhouse Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Penins

How to create a Bathroom Sanctuary Bathroom Renovation/ Home Loans/First Home Buyers/Selling Property Explore what it takes to make a bathroom blissful, with local bathroom expert and design extraordinaire Julie Bible of Nicholas Design. Julie shares: · Current bathroom trends · Elements of bathroom design which are often overlooked · How to add 'Mornington Peninsula flair' to your bathrooms Julie Bible is the Director of Nicholas Design. Nicholas Design has been operating for 35 years on the Peninsula. Julie has worked in all facets of interior design and now specialises in bathroom renovations Finance Segment – The Australian government has launched the First Home Super Saver Scheme. An initiative to help first home buyers save a home loan deposit This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta – Mortgage & Finance Broker at Violeta Finance Market Watch – How to get top dollar when you sell property by adding a second bathroom. Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Buildi

Are you a beginner investor? Interior Design/Home Loans/Facebook Community In this episode we deep dive into the steps for strategic first time property investing. Lots of useful tips of ‘how to start’ and the ‘what to avoid’ from the experts Jonathan and Amber of Capital Edge. Jono and Amber have been in the investment property space for over 12 years. Their business Capital Edge is a boutique company set up to help you build a property portfolio quickly and effectively whilst minimising any direct out of pocket costs. We implement strategies to help reduce your payable tax and avoid the common pitfalls of property investment. The simple difference with Capital Edge is that any investment you make is all about you. Finance Segment – Guarantor Home Loans This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta – Mortgage & Finance Broker at Violeta Finance Property Geekout – How to get top dollar when you sell property by making buyers emotionally invest in the property. Property Geekout is presented

Are you dreaming of a home in the Peninsula’s beautiful Mt Martha? Mt Martha/Buying Million Dollar Plus Properties/Mornington Peninsula Property Market Much loved local, Sam Danckert shares his favourite secret hot spots that he’s discovered over his 15 years of working in real estate in Mt Martha! We explore How the demographic in Mt Martha has changed over the years. Sam’s favourite areas in Mt Martha. The ‘must have’ features of a good Mount Martha home. Sam Danckert is the Director of Danckert Real Estate. Finance Segment – How to get finance for a million dollar plus property This episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Carl Violeta – Mortgage & Finance Broker at Violeta Finance Market Watch – Why you need to ask fast when purchasing in Mt Martha Market Watch 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 Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Tara Vandeligt Faceboo

Baby it’s cold outside! Reno Rumble Grand Finalist Nadia Black shares her best design tips for the colder months Interior Design/Home Loans/Facebook Community We had so much fun in the studio with Nadia last time, that we just had to ask her back for our Season 1 Finale! Nadia shares how to make your home look beautiful and feel comfortable and welcoming during the winter months whilst still complementing our gorgeous coastal environment. Plus, we discover what’s hot in interior design this winter. Scott & Nadia Black own S&N Design and Renovations. They captured the audience’s attention on Channel Nine’s pressure cooker renovation competition Reno Rumble. The series was judged by world renowned Interior design duo Colin & Justin and couples had to battle it out to stay in the competition. The renovations all had tight budgets and even tighter deadlines whilst keeping to the client brief. All the homes were renovated in seven days and for really deserving couples. Scott & Nadia worked har

Adding a second story? Curious about subdivisions?... Town Planning/Submitting plans to council/renovation/Comparing home loans/Long-weekend DIY projects Expert local town planner Melinda Ryan explained how the process of submitting plans to council works (in Victoria, Australia), including: When someone would typically need to engage a private town planner and when the council town planning desk a better avenue. What you typically need to be mindful of when embarking on an extension renovation project and/or adding another story. Tips for submitting a planning application and how much time you should allow. As the Manager of Nepean Planning Consultants, Melinda manages hundreds of planning projects each year – priding herself on effective problem solving and Client satisfaction. Finance Segment – Comparing home loans This episode’s Finance Segment was presented by Jo Violeta – Co-founder of Violeta Finance Market Watch – Long weekend DIY projects Market Watch is presented by Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Bui

Have you ever dreamed of building the perfect workspace in your home?… Home Office/Building consulting rooms at home/Financing a home office/House Flipping on the Mornington Peninsula Jo Johnson - The Content Coach built a beautiful Content Studio in her home. The process of building her own workspace at home was a funny story within itself. One minute it was a cobwebby old garage with ’someday-we’ll-need-that’ junk in it, and the next there was a whistling Irishman in it banging up boards. It was a labour of love and an absolute God-send for her business and her brain. The Content Coach Studio was born… Jo Johnson helps small business owners to more effectively market their business by telling stories.  She believes everyone has a unique writer’s voice, and that sometimes it just needs a nudge to be unleashed.  Creating content is an absolute must for business owners these days, so doing it consistently but effectively is the key to success.   Jo’s been doing the storyteller thing for many years…way before

Gardening/Growing Vegetables/Property Prices/Interest Rate Rises Jac Semmler from The Diggers Club talks Heirloom Vegetables, the best time to plant, and gives us insight into the botanical oasis that is The Diggers Club’s Heronswood Gardens. Jac is The Diggers Club’s Seed Manager and is passionate about all things plants and seeds. She is a qualified Horticulturist with a background in outdoor education and sustainability. The Diggers Club was born on July 1978 in an old tin shed! Their purpose was to rescue the wonderful old varieties of vegetables, such as Scarlet Runner Beans, that mainstream companies were dropping from their lists. The Diggers Club are passionate about gardening helping their members grow beautiful and productive gardens. Located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, Heronswood Gardens, Nursery and Restaurant offer an idyllic location to escape the crowds, relax and shop for a huge range of plants, heirloom seeds and garden hardware. Heronswood Gardens are the home of The Diggers Club