This week I’m chatting with the remarkable Simone Matthews from Soul Home. Simone is doing some very exciting projects renovating to rent, renovating to sell and renovations on a budget. She has a new 3 part series on how they did up their shack in their backyard for only $50,000, you have to check it out here to find out if they made it! 

In this episode, Simone takes you through everything you need to know when renovating your holiday property. There are many things you need to consider before you jump in and commit to a space. Firstly, Simone recommends spending the time researching to get to know who will be using your property and building the accommodation to suit their needs - not your own. 

Simone shares her story and projects, including the Soul of Gerringong. She discusses the importance of marketing, client work, and the freedom of development. Between Simone and her husband, they have three different businesses and developing has allowed the flexibility to be present across each business and with their family and children. 

Simone gives us her top tips for what to look for when choosing a property to renovate and develop. You’ll learn so much from her tips and advice so make sure you write them down! 

LINKS:

• Soul Home: https://soulhome.com.au/
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