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How to avoid a renovation disaster - LookHome Oct 08

Renovation Hell - ABC Unleashed

Project 2009: A great year to renovate - SMH, Domain

Student success: Amanda Falconer and “The Renovator’s Survival Guide” - The Sydney Writers’ Centre blog

Renovating pitfalls on ABC 774 radio Hilary Harper interviews Amanda

Beating reno horrors, Sunday Herald Sun

How to survive your reno on Sunrise with Kochie and Mel. Watch the interview and read the factsheet!

The trials of modern life - renovating. ABC Radio Perth with Geoff Hutchison Listen to this episode

House of Horrors Sunday Telegraph

Renovating pitfalls with 9am’s David and Kim. Check out the interview

Discussing renovating with Christopher Lawrence. ABC Radio Hobart Listen to this episode

Reno secrets with Denis Walter on 3AW Check out the interview here!

Top tips in New Idea.Read more here.

Renovate and Save on A Current Affair. Watch the interview.

Advice for renovating mums with a book extract at Bubhub.

Recommended by Sunday Age. Short review here.

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“As a professional builder myself, I know first hand that a client who’s thoroughly prepared can make the difference between a job that goes well and one that doesn’t. Reading this book is a great start in the right direction, for any consumer about to start a home renovation.” Luke Van Dyck, third generation builder and TV presenter.
"One of the largest single outlays, most of us make (second only to buying the house) is the renovation. Most of us go into it with enthusiasm and vigour but not much experience or understanding of what is required. I needed this book prior to renovation and I think all renovators should read it before they start - even before they go to the bank to discuss the amount to borrow!" Ann Sherry AO, CEO Carnival Australia, ex-CEO Bank of Melbourne and Westpac (NZ)
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By The Sunday Age."Renovation is the great Australian sport. It is also fraught with peril. A term wellknown to lawyers and real estate agents is "renovator's divorce" - from spouse, builders and large amounts of money. Falconer experienced the renovation from hell, and survived to write about it. She also collected similar tales of woe and created this guide to stress-free renovation. She talked to all sides, from lawyers to building inspectors, and her book is exhaustive but user-friendly. The approach is to pinpoint what can go wrong and try to avoid it. She advises educating yourself in the process beforehand, getting expert advice and being assertive. Devious courtesy also has its place. The neighbours might lodge an objection with council? Hold a wine and cheese night for them. Recommended for anyone considering renovation."

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