Should I Renovate Houses Or Build New? [Real Numbers]

The Property Academy Podcast by Opes Partners

Sep 10, 202600:18:47Business

A couple with the skills and contacts to renovate is weighing it up against a simple build-and-hold. So which actually builds more wealth... and when does renovating stack up? In this episode, Ed and Andrew debate the nu...

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