Synopsis
New home or renovation on the cards? Chances are youre worried about what it will cost, if you can afford it, and how youll avoid a budget blowout. Youre also probably nervous about how much time it will take and how its going to fit into your already busy life. And obviously you dont want to stuff it all up, and end up with a home you wish you did differently.Enter your architectural fairy godmother, Amelia Lee. Amelia is an architect with over 20 years industry experience. Shes also a wife, a mum to 3 young kids, and a serial renovator, and shes here to share the nitty gritty details of how to create a home that feels great, and that you feel great in. From understanding the cost of renovating and building, to insider know-how and step-by-step advice Undercover Architect is your secret ally.Learn how to create a home that makes your life better. Whoever youre working with, and whatever your dreams, your location or your budget. Head to www.undercoverarchitect.com for lots more.
Episodes
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Where to start when renovating or building - Episode 1 (Launch Season)
05/12/2016 Duration: 16minOne of the consistent questions I receive from homeowners is “Where do I start?” It doesn’t matter whether you’re building or renovating. Knowing how to start can be confusing and overwhelming. There is so much information and advice out there. Finding a simple path through it all can be challenging. It doesn’t take much to get overwhelmed. And it doesn’t take too many wrong turns to be in completely the wrong place. The thing is that ‘wrong place’ is usually an expensive place to be. It can be costly to reverse decisions, and get back on track. It can also force you to have to live with your mistakes, and pay a mortgage on them as well. That's the double-whammy in building and renovating. In my experience, all projects start the same way. Building, renovating, subdividing, extending … ALL projects. Whatever your dreams. Wherever you are, and whatever your budget is. This way involves answering four questions.
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Get It Right with Undercover Architect - Your guide to designing, building and renovating your home
17/11/2016 Duration: 06minWelcome to Get It Right! I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect, and I’m your secret ally. This podcast will help you get it right when designing, building and renovating your home. In this episode, you’ll learn more about what to expect from the podcast, why Undercover Architect began, and what it’s all about. After you’ve had a listen, hit subscribe so you don’t miss any of our weekly episodes. In the first four episodes released, I take you through the first 4 questions that every project – regardless of budget – needs to begin with in order to go well. If you’ve been struggling to get started on your renovation or new home, these first 4 episodes are for you. FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST CLICK HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.