The Bank Pulled Our Loan After We Knocked the House Down
Dianne Kovacevic and her husband Dave spent years getting ready before they bought a single site. He refused a limited builder's licence and...
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Size, Materials, Labour: How Elise Weavers Keeps Her Third Reno on Budget
Elise Weavers is back for renovation number three: a single fronted Melbourne terrace on 370 square metres, nearly done and already home. In...
Would You Do This Deal? Assessing a Live Site With My Boys
Most of us think a feasibility is a spreadsheet. It isn't. It's a decision-making tool, and the thinking behind the numbers is what tells yo...
Trust the Numbers, Trust Yourself: Louise Woodcroft on Renovating Through Uncertainty
We'd all like to believe we make property decisions with a calculator. The truth is messier. Doubt, second-guessing, and a market that never...
Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should: Using AI Without Losing Your Voice (with Rhiannon Lee)
Everyone's either terrified of AI or shouting that you're behind. This episode is neither. Rebeka sits down with Rhiannon Lee - founder of O...
Colour, Mood and Buyer Psychology with Cat Brown of Arch Melbourne
We spend so much time obsessing over layouts, floorplans, stone selections and budgets… but what if the thing that actually stops peo...
The Flip That Gave Lauren the Confidence to Quit Her Job
What happens when a highly organised project manager, three young kids, and a slightly terrifying leap-of-faith moment collide? You get one...
From 30% to 54% ROI: How Zerin Is Scaling Smarter with Every Project
If you've ever wondered whether you can actually turn a profit in this market, this episode is your proof that you can. We're joined by Deve...
From Data to Decision: Where AI Helps in Property Development (and Where It Doesn’t)
Think AI is the shortcut to smarter property development? It is… just not in the way you might expect. In this episode, Rebeka walks...
Understanding the Role of Brokers in Real Estate Financing
If you have ever thought a broker was just there to tell you "how much you can borrow"… this episode might just change the way you th...
Using Media as a Market Guide
If you have ever found yourself deep in the Instagram rabbit hole saving kitchens, bathrooms and tiles like a woman possessed… this e...
Don't Buy Until You Can Defend the Deal
Buying a property to renovate or develop for profit is not a time to rely on "good vibes" - it's about whether the deal actually stacks up....
Curious About Design? Here’s What No One Tells You First
We're back with our first 'Building with Buildher' episode of 2026 and if the new year has you reassessing your direction or daydreaming abo...
The 3 Things Stopping Women From Getting Started (That Really Shouldn't)
After speaking with 172 women (yes… one hundred and seventy-two!) about their dreams of renovating and developing, Rebeka has spotted...
Different Paths, Same Goal: Profiting from Property Your Way
There's no one-size-fits-all way to play the property game, and that's exactly what makes it so exciting. In this episode, Rebeka talks abou...
Options Analysis: The Secret to Smarter, More Profitable Projects
Before you jump into your next renovation, extension, or development, have you actually run the numbers? And not just on what you think you...
From Project to Payoff: Finding Your Profitable Path
And, we're back! After a little podcasting pause (because sometimes you've got to build instead of just talk about building), Rebeka returns...
Volume Building with Vision: Leanne's Lessons in Creating a Home That’s Personal, Functional, and Full of Potential
In this episode, we sit down with DevelopHer Leanne Barbaro to unpack the journey of building her family home through a volume builder &mdas...
Design Smarter, Not Pricier – Where to Spend (and Where to Save)
Let's face it—your Pinterest board might have champagne taste, but your project budget is the reality check you need to consider. In t...
Tapware Talk 101: Durability, Quality, and Longevity with ABI Interiors
This week, we dive deep into the world of tapware with Rhys Beal from ABI Interiors—unpacking how this once purely functional hardware...