STUDENT STORIES

Our BuildHers are amazing! Check out all the incredible Student Stories have a look through their projects, some of their learnings and what they have loved about the process. Our BuildHers renovate their own homes and DevelopHers renovate for profit, happy reading.

The Art of Renovating in Phases with DevelopHer Anna Crawford

When Anna Crawford first moved into Hale Cottage with her husband, Jason, and their two young boys, she knew it was going to be a journey. The house wasn’t quite the home they needed but instead of diving into a massive renovation all at once, transformed their home over several years—one phase at a time.
Basia had been looking to buy a house for about six months when she come across a fantastic big flat 980 sqm block in Surrey Hills, Victoria.
Featured image: The Kensington Grand 40 from Carlisle Homes – the property choice of DevelopHer Samone Shepherdson (read about Samone’s journey here).
In the world of homebuilding, there are many paths to creating your dream home. Working with volume builders, like Carlisle Homes, who offer a streamlined and efficient process for turning their customers dream homes into reality was a option that BuildHer
The process of buying an apartment before it’s even built can be full of surprises. But for this apartment in Northcote, it became more than just signing papers—it turned into a team effort.
Barbara’s journey with this home began when she and her family stumbled upon a property in Ivanhoe, Victoria, in 2020. While not initially planning a renovation, Barbara saw potential in the property. The existing structure had great bones, and the spacious lot offered room for expansion whilst still maintaining a great garden.
Meet Elise Weavers, one of our developers who has successfully completed her own home as an owner builder. Discover how she and her partner Sam transformed their Ascot Vale residence from a dream into reality. The process, while rewarding, comes with its own set of challenges, one of the most significant challenges was time and spending around three years living in a renovation project.
Meet DevelopHer Anna – a civil engineer who’s passionate about building, Anna recently embarked on a remarkable journey to create a dream home for her family.
This striking dual occupancy project, led by incredible DevelopHer Amy Lunardi, represents a collaboration filled with dedication and creativity.
Embarking on a duplex project wasn’t just about creating a source of passive income for us; it was a dream turned reality, an opportunity to build a diverse portfolio, and gain invaluable experience. This blog dives into the motivations, challenges, and highlights of our journey into duplex development.
Meet Emily Nair, a passionate force in the design and construction industry. Her story is one of determination, breaking barriers, and transforming dreams into reality.

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