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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!