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Share on:<\/h4><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>P<\/span><\/strong>icture this: You\u2019ve got your dream space in mind, and you\u2019re keen to dive head first into managing your first renovation project. But where do you start? What happens next? And, what obstacles might you run into along the way? <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>A smooth renovation happens long before the hammer swings, and those unknowns can stall projects for months, even years, leaving homeowners wondering how they could have done things differently from the outset.<\/p>\n
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about managing a renovation project, from:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Initial planning<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Setting your budget<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Understanding consents<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Hiring a tradie<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Tips for managing a renovation project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Homeowner hindsights<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
And, a checklist to round it up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, outdoors or somewhere else <\/i>\u2014<\/span> always start with a plan<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>Initial Planning<\/h3><\/h3><\/div>Every well-executed renovation begins with a plan. It\u2019s your chance to get creative and bring all of your inspiration and research together to form an idea.<\/p>\n
Think of the \u201cWho, What, When, and Why\u201d of your renovation, from:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Who\u2019s the renovation for:<\/b> Think about who will be living under your roof. Is it just you, your family, or are you prepping your home to attract potential buyers?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
What\u2019s the focus: <\/b>Which parts of your home are in need of a makeover, and which are going to be the most beneficial in the long run?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Timing is everything:<\/b> Before biting off more than you can chew, decide what needs to be done now, and what can wait? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
To, the big WHY:<\/b> Why are you carrying out this renovation? Is it to add more value to your home, put your style in every corner, adapt to changing needs, or just to spruce things up?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Managing-renovation-project1200x800_12.jpg\" "\\"Managing-renovation-project(1200×800)_12\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Expect the unexpected when drawing up your budget<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>Setting Your Budget<\/h3><\/h3><\/div>Determining a budget is like laying out a roadmap for your initial concepts and ideas. It\u2019s your guide to decision-making, and helps you navigate through options while staying within your financial boundaries.<\/p>\n
Ideally, you don\u2019t want to spend more on your renovation than what your home is worth, even if selling isn\u2019t on your mind right now.<\/p>\n
Every budget should have some wiggle room, incase the unexpected happens, and figuring out a maximum spend can help you avoid over-capitalising.<\/span><\/p>\nYou can choose your maximum spend by looking at:<\/p>\n
P<\/span><\/strong>icture this: You\u2019ve got your dream space in mind, and you\u2019re keen to dive head first into managing your first renovation project. But where do you start? What happens next? And, what obstacles might you run into along the way? <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div> A smooth renovation happens long before the hammer swings, and those unknowns can stall projects for months, even years, leaving homeowners wondering how they could have done things differently from the outset.<\/p>\n In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about managing a renovation project, from:<\/p>\n<\/div> Initial planning<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Setting your budget<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Understanding consents<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Hiring a tradie<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Tips for managing a renovation project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Homeowner hindsights<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> And, a checklist to round it up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> Whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, outdoors or somewhere else <\/i>\u2014<\/span> always start with a plan<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div> Every well-executed renovation begins with a plan. It\u2019s your chance to get creative and bring all of your inspiration and research together to form an idea.<\/p>\n Think of the \u201cWho, What, When, and Why\u201d of your renovation, from:<\/p>\n<\/div> Who\u2019s the renovation for:<\/b> Think about who will be living under your roof. Is it just you, your family, or are you prepping your home to attract potential buyers?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> What\u2019s the focus: <\/b>Which parts of your home are in need of a makeover, and which are going to be the most beneficial in the long run?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Timing is everything:<\/b> Before biting off more than you can chew, decide what needs to be done now, and what can wait? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> To, the big WHY:<\/b> Why are you carrying out this renovation? Is it to add more value to your home, put your style in every corner, adapt to changing needs, or just to spruce things up?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> Expect the unexpected when drawing up your budget<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div> Determining a budget is like laying out a roadmap for your initial concepts and ideas. It\u2019s your guide to decision-making, and helps you navigate through options while staying within your financial boundaries.<\/p>\n Ideally, you don\u2019t want to spend more on your renovation than what your home is worth, even if selling isn\u2019t on your mind right now.<\/p>\n Every budget should have some wiggle room, incase the unexpected happens, and figuring out a maximum spend can help you avoid over-capitalising.<\/span><\/p>\n You can choose your maximum spend by looking at:<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Initial Planning<\/h3><\/h3><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Setting Your Budget<\/h3><\/h3><\/div>
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