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10 steps to a successful renovation

Renovating is stressful at the best of times but put those stresses in check with our top 10 tips for seeing through a winning renovation.
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  • 1. Do your homework 1. Do your homework
  • 2. Set a budget 2. Set a budget
  • 3. Engage an architect 3. Engage an architect
  • 4. Don't overcapitalise 4. Don't overcapitalise
  • 5. Get council approval before you start 5. Get council approval before you start
  • 6. Use registered, reputable builders 6. Use registered, reputable builders
  • 7. Sign on the dotted line 7. Sign on the dotted line
  • 8. Keep an eye on the builders/work in progress 8. Keep an eye on the builders/work in progress
  • 9. Try to stick with your original plans 9. Try to stick with your original plans
  • 10. Be flexible 10. Be flexible
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