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Fresh Advice for Renovating in the Bay of Plenty - February 2024

Renovations can be fraught with pitfalls and wastage, leading to cost blowouts so it’s important to work with a specialist dedicated to understanding and overseeing your project.

Sharon Giblett

This is an article written by Sharon Giblett on the 23rd of February 2024 for Issue 1198 of The Weekend Sun.

Home renovations – getting started!

My love of property, renovations and landscaping date back to the purchase of my first home, a modest two bedroom unit. Since then, I have renovated a string of homes, enjoying the improvements for a while before a new project would catch my eye, offering a new renovation challenge.

These days I combine organisational skills, problem solving, a practical nature, strong business background and extensive experience, becoming a skilled independent project manager.

Renovations can be fraught with pitfalls and wastage, leading to cost blowouts so it’s important to work with a specialist dedicated to understanding and overseeing your project. A successful renovation starts with proper planning right from the beginning. From a carefully thought through plan with concept designs, this can be costed. Knowing how much it will cost before you start means you can adjust to your budget or perhaps splurge on extras.

Seek out a company that has a good reputation, has a team of specialists and will partner with you on your renovation journey to help you achieve what you want. This can significantly reduce your stress and you won’t have to spend your valuable time coordinating multiple tradies. You can free up your time to focus on your day-to-day life while your renovation is professionally managed from concept through to conclusion.

Here's a tip:  Interview your trades, designers, engineers and project managers carefully.  Are they professional? Do they gather and provide detailed information? Do they communicate well and follow up? Are they pro-active?

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