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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!
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?
Selling Houses moves a whole kitchen in Hornsby Heights, NSW
In this episode of Selling Houses Australia, I ventured to Hornsby Heights, a picturesque suburb in Sydney's North Shore. Charlie and Stella, a couple with two growing daughters, were struggling to sell their family home after jumping the gun and purchasing a new property closer to their daughter's high school.
Did the Westleigh log cabin on Selling Houses Australia sell?
Peter, a dedicated science teacher, and his fiancée were eager to sell Peter's unique four-bedroom log cabin. Despite its charming architecture and stunning bush views, the house had been on the market for months without success.
A case of too many bedrooms in Hobartville, NSW
In this episode of Selling Houses Australia, I found myself in Hobartville, New South Wales, where Carmel and Carlo were struggling to sell their six-bedroom family home. To be honest, it was a little cramped, with lots of tiny rooms and just not enough living spaces.
Selling Houses Australia: Step back in time in Engadine, NSW
Vanessa, a single mum of two young kids, was struggling to sell her family home after a difficult separation. Despite its spacious layout and prime location, the home had been on the market for six months without success. So, what could be the problem? For starters, the layout was upside down, with the living spaces upstairs and the bedrooms down.