When homeowners find out – often with total shock – that their expectations for their renovation or new home project don’t match the reality of its cost, a readjustment has to occur for them to keep going on their journey. 

The challenge is that many homeowners often wait far too long to get to this point of readjustment.  

They hop on a train towards their destination (that is, their new or renovated home), without checking that they’re on the right train. It’s only several stops along their trip that they check, and discover they’re on an express train to somewhere they didn’t mean to go.  

So, how do you avoid this? How do you avoid the hurt of derailing a train (ie your project) and it ending in disaster? 

Simple. Get your expectations meeting reality as early as possible. If you can readjust early, then you can hop on the best train for you. 

Part of this is working out the cost of your renovation or new home. Homeowners often feel this is a one-step process, however it’s definitely not. 

This is how Amelia recommends you source costing information on your new home or renovation project … and when. And then manage your budget and spending along the way. 

There’s several steps, and in this podcast, we move through them one by one …  

Step #1: At the very start 

Step #2: To help you choose the best design concept to move forward with 

Step #3: Before you lodge for your Council Approval (DA, Development Application, Development Approval) 

Step #4: Before you get Building Approval  

Step #5: Before you sign a contract with a builder 

Step #6: During the construction project 

Step #7: Before making the final payment 

If there’s anything you take away from this season of the podcast, Amelia would love it to be this … 

Determining what your project will cost is an incremental process.  

You set your budget at the beginning, and you keep testing and adjusting as you go. Providing more information, resolving more detail, and finding out cost estimates along the way. 

Amelia has said it before, but it’s literally like moving through a funnel … one that gets narrower as you go … and moves you towards where you want to get to as you sift and filter all the info you need along the way. 

Listen to the podcast to learn more about these steps, how to get costing information, and who to talk to.   

Links mentioned in the podcast 

Definition of Provision Sums and PC Items: http://www.build.com.au/prime-cost-and-provisional-sum-traps 

This season, Undercover Architect has a podcast partner: Kiiko LED. 

Kiiko LED is customisable, DIY, LED strip lighting, that you can order online to your specifications, for your needs and project. 

Kiiko LED is founded by Craig Thomas, who Amelia has personally had the pleasure of working with for over 12 years now, in her own projects, and in client projects.  

And so Amelia has been able to organise with Kiiko a fantastic UA Community only offer. If you head to their website at www.kiiko.com.au/undercoverarchitect you’ll be able to access a $25 discount to use on your first order.   

Check it out, and start building your Kiiko LED strip lighting now! 

FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST CLICK HERE

When homeowners find out &ndash; often with total shock &ndash; that their expectations&nbsp;for their renovation or new home project don&rsquo;t match the reality of its cost, a readjustment has to occur&nbsp;for them to keep going on their journey.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;challenge&nbsp;is that&nbsp;many&nbsp;homeowners often wait far too long to get to this point of readjustment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
They hop&nbsp;on a&nbsp;train towards their destination (that is, their new&nbsp;or renovated&nbsp;home),&nbsp;without checking that they&rsquo;re on the right train. It&rsquo;s only several stops along their trip that they check, and discover they&rsquo;re on an express train to somewhere they didn&rsquo;t mean to go.&nbsp;&nbsp;
So, how do you avoid this? How do you avoid the hurt of derailing a train (ie&nbsp;your project) and it ending in disaster?&nbsp;
Simple. Get your expectations meeting reality as early as&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;If you can readjust early, then you can hop on the best train for you.&nbsp;
Part of this is working out the cost of your renovation or new home. Homeowners often feel this is a one-step process, however it&rsquo;s definitely not.&nbsp;
This is how Amelia recommends you source costing information on your new home or renovation project&nbsp;&hellip; and when. And then manage your budget and spending along the way.&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s&nbsp;several steps, and in this podcast, we&nbsp;move through them one by one &hellip;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Step&nbsp;#1:&nbsp;At the very start&nbsp;
Step&nbsp;#2: To help you choose the best design concept to move forward with&nbsp;
Step&nbsp;#3: Before you lodge for your Council Approval (DA, Development Application, Development Approval)&nbsp;
Step&nbsp;#4: Before you get Building Approval&nbsp;&nbsp;
Step&nbsp;#5:&nbsp;Before you sign a contract with a builder&nbsp;
Step&nbsp;#6:&nbsp;During the construction project&nbsp;
Step #7: Before making the final payment&nbsp;
If&nbsp;there&rsquo;s&nbsp;anything you take away from this season of the podcast, Amelia would love it to be this &hellip;&nbsp;
Determining what your project will cost is an incremental process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You set your budget at the beginning, and you keep testing and adjusting as you go. Providing more information, resolving more detail, and finding out cost estimates along the way.&nbsp;
Amelia has said it before, but it&rsquo;s literally like moving through a funnel &hellip; one that gets narrower as you go &hellip; and moves you towards where you want to get to as you sift and filter all the info you need along the way.&nbsp;
Listen to the podcast to learn more about these steps, how to get costing information, and who to talk to.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Links mentioned in the podcast&nbsp;
Definition of Provision Sums and PC Items:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.build.com.au/prime-cost-and-provisional-sum-traps&nbsp;">http://www.build.com.au/prime-cost-and-provisional-sum-traps&nbsp;</a>
This season,&nbsp;Undercover Architect has a podcast partner:&nbsp;Kiiko&nbsp;LED.&nbsp;
Kiiko&nbsp;LED is&nbsp;customisable, DIY, LED strip&nbsp;lighting, that&nbsp;you can order online to your specifications, for your needs and project.&nbsp;
Kiiko&nbsp;LED is founded by Craig Thomas, who Amelia has personally had the pleasure of working with for over 12 years now, in her own projects, and in client projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And so Amelia has been able to&nbsp;organise&nbsp;with&nbsp;Kiiko&nbsp;a fantastic UA Community only offer. If you head to their website at <a href="http://www.kiiko.com.au/undercoverarchitect">www.kiiko.com.au/undercoverarchitect</a> you&rsquo;ll be able to access a $25 discount to use on your first order.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Check it out, and start building your&nbsp;Kiiko&nbsp;LED strip lighting now!&nbsp;
FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/how-to-cost-your-project/">CLICK HERE</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

In this episode, Amelia shares with us her tips for checking in and making sure your budget and expectations are on track at every step of your renovation.

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