The cost to renovate an existing home varies, depending on the type of improvements made and the extent of renovations required. For most homeowners, the biggest concern is funding a remodel or renovation project. When it is a simple project, such as new flooring or replacing bathroom fixtures, the cost is typically small enough to pay cash or use small consumer finance vehicles, like credit cards. Most homeowners, however, have bigger projects to tackle. Bigger projects usually mean financing, with the two most common options being a straight renovation loan …

With a housing market so hostile that you might want to wear a bullet-proof vest before you enter it, selling your home has become more a tactical challenge than a typical private transaction. But because there are fewer buyers around, many homeowners are biting the bullet and staying put until the market picks up. Others however are preparing for battle, either by pressing on with the sale or by trying to rent out their home in the interim. There are two reasons why you might consider renovating your home; the …

One of the wonderful things about the internet is the ability to send out information easily and quickly

One of the next big things in getting information out is the use of video.

Over the last couple of weeks I have set up a You Tube Channel for The Renovation Plan to allow you to access all the latest renovation, remodeling, home improvement and building ideas in one place.

I recently received a phone call from a solicitor friend,  to help a client, who had just completed his multi – million dollar home on a “cost plus agreement” to sort out the final account with his builder. He was happy with the builders work, just not sure what was fair to pay him!!!
The whole agreement was based on a handshake and he wasn’t sure what costs the 15% ( the plus) was meant to apply.
I nearly fell off my chair!!!! and then phoned the client, and slowly we have …