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Completing the finishing touches in Yarrawarrah, NSW on Selling Houses Australia
A 1970s brick box sitting on a roundabout – yes, literally – with a half‑finished upstairs, a bathroom that had seen better days, and a facade that had given up decades ago. This is Selling Houses, Yarrawarrah
Reviving cottage charm in Smithfield, NSW on Selling Houses Australia
With a lean homeowner budget and a very real need to sell, we had to focus on impact, not indulgence: fix what buyers touch first, celebrate warmth and function and stretch every dollar
Restoring heritage details to a Fitzroy North facade and interior
Every now and then, a house comes along that feels less like a renovation and more like an archaeological dig through Australia’s architectural eras. And this Fitzroy North beauty? Well, she’d lived many lives. Under the classic Victorian bones lay a thick layer of 1970s “character”… and by character I mean fake brick veneer, aluminium windows and a floor plan so confusing it was hard to know where to start.
Overcoming asbestos at Horrocks, Western Australia on Selling Houses Australia
Here’s the thing: even the saddest shack on the West Coast deserves a great redemption arc – especially when the ocean is literally across the road. I knew that with the tiniest sliver of budget, a whole lot of creativity, and a pinch of retro ’50s optimism, we could turn Clinton’s impulse buy disaster into something buyers might actually want to spend a holiday in… or at least enter without tetanus concerns.
From dated to dreamy: Wendy Moore’s Nowra Hill makeover on Selling Houses Australia
Five acres, huge views and an even bigger to‑do list. With bathrooms missing and cold flooring that had outstayed its welcome, our Nowra Hill makeover called for strategy, warmth and a touch of renovation magic.
Untangling a rabbit warren in Loftus, NSW on Selling Houses Australia
Kathy and Eugene needed to sell in Loftus so Eugene could finally ease up after decades of physically demanding work, but after a whole year on the market… nothing. Not one offer. So I stepped in to help them untangle the layout, open the spaces, brighten the rooms and give buyers something they could actually understand. And yes — I did knock down the odd wall. Or three.
Finding warmth and courage in Edmondson Park, NSW on Selling Houses Australia
Wendy’s brief in Edmondson Park was to warm the bones of a big, cold house: add heart, create privacy and make it truly irresistible to buyers, all on a tight budget. The goal wasn’t just a sale. It was the Mahi Foundation, a way for this brave family to turn grief into good.
A cursed Queensland home gets a second chance in Carina Heights
On Selling Houses Australia episode 2, we headed to Carina Heights, Qld. My job? Strip away the chaos, fix the broken floor plan and finally give this hardworking family the bright, open, modern Queensland home buyers were searching for, and that Elton and Belinda had been dreaming of for far too long.
A fresh start in Rostrevor on Selling Houses Australia
In Rostrevor, Adelaide on Selling Houses Australia, I stepped into a renovation that grabbed my heart! It started with Lyn, who lost her husband and love-of-her-life Don, a couple of years back. Together, they built a home in Rostrevor that was full of noise, parties, kids, and memories, but after Don passed away the home became heavy for Lyn. She tried to sell with no luck, and it was time to take a different approach. Lyn and her devoted son Tom were ready for us to reimagine the space – something fresh, hopeful and true to the life they built. Let the reno adventure – and Season 18 – begin!
Home Love Part 4: Transforming an indoor‑outdoor zone on a budget
If you’ve been following my Home Love renovation series, you’ll know I’m all about clever updates that make a home feel beautiful, functional and ready for the next family to enjoy. Today, I’m so excited to reveal one of my favourite changes in this budget renovation: an indoor‑outdoor refresh that proves you don’t need a huge amount of money to make a huge impact.
Home Love Part 3: A new bathroom, plus a contemporary budget reno
The original bathroom was small, dark and showing its age. To bring it back to life, I started with a clear goal: make the space feel bigger, brighter and easier to use every day. That meant reworking the layout for better flow, improving storage and choosing finishes that feel calm but elevated.
Home Love Part 2: My kitchen and laundry reveal
The kitchen and laundry are the hardest‑working rooms in any home, and when you’re renovating on a budget, they’re also the spaces where smart decisions deliver maximum impact. Many of you know me from Selling Houses Australia, where I’ve seen again and again how the right updates can completely reshape the way a home feels and functions. See how I applied these learnings to my own kitchan and laundry in Home Love.
Home Love Part 1: Planning my renovation
Renovating an investment property on a tight budget is always a balancing act, but this home deserved a second chance. It’s full of character, beautiful natural light and huge potential. It just needed a clear plan and a fresh vision to bring it back to life. This project is part of my Home Love series, where I share honest insights, renovation on a budget strategies and interior design inspiration you can use in your own home.
A colour refresh in Alice Springs on Selling Houses Australia
Travelling to the Northern Territory to film our final episode of Season 17 was just a dream. Such an amazing landscape from which to find inspiration - but first, we headed off to meet Richard and Kat who, along with their three daughters, had always dreamt of living in the remote beauty of Alice Springs. The couple bought their home during the property boom for $675,000, but as the pandemic eased, they found themselves unable to maintain the mortgage from afar. With the market in a downturn, they faced the harsh reality of selling at a loss. My job? Transform their vibrant yet overwhelming home into a calm and inviting space that would attract buyers.
A renovation rescue in Harrington Park on Selling Houses Australia
This is a story about transformation. Sometimes, it’s not just about adding new features but about reimagining the space to meet modern expectations. Diane, our homeowner, found herself in a bind after purchasing a new home before selling her current one. With a bridging loan looming over her, she needed to sell her six-bedroom house quickly and for a good price. The challenge was to make this really large, somewhat dated home appealing to buyers who might otherwise be drawn to newer properties. To do that, it needed oodles of character and a LOT of styling - not to mention a serious kitchen update!
Embracing the location in Ballina on Selling Houses Australia
Welcome to Ballina! This serene coastal town in northern New South Wales was the scene of our latest renovation on Selling Houses Australia, where siblings Alison, Ian, and Christine were eager to sell their parents' architecturally unique home, which had been their dream retirement spot. The house, stuck in a 1990s time warp, was struggling to attract buyers.
Restoring heritage beauty on Selling Houses Australia in pretty Camden, New South Wales
It’s just as pretty as a picture in south-west Sydney’s historic Camden, with every house just so… Well, maybe not every house, as landscape designer Dennis Scott and I discovered on episode nine of Selling Houses Australia Series 17,
Dangerous curves in Tallebudgera, Gold Coast on Selling Houses Australia
Tallebudgerer is such a special suburb on the Gold Coast, with a laidback lifestyle, gorgeous natural beauty and a fun, family vibe. But that wasn’t the case for Dee, who was struggling to juggle a full-time job with single parenthood and some health challenges. Can we turn her dated home into a family haven?
