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.
In a whirlwind transformation, Jodi revitalized a neglected ’80s townhouse, turning it into a stunning Parisian-inspired haven. Despite its unlivable state, she saw potential in its structure. Her vision for a Parisian-style renovation evolved amidst challenges, leading her back to the original inspiration.
This week we sat down with incredible woman, mum and BuildHer Basia Pham. As her beautiful property is about to go under the hammer at auction, we dig into the vision, process and partnerships that brought her iconic, contemporary barn to life. Thank you so much for chatting to us during such a busy time, Basia!
We are thrilled to share an inspiring renovation journey led by Georgina, one of our passionate and practical BuildHer members. With a background in finance and marketing, Georgina, along with her husband, has embraced the world of property development and design. Let’s take a glimpse into the extraordinary transformation brought to life through her vision and hard work.
Embark on an architectural odyssey as we delve into the remarkable transformation of an Edwardian home into a breathtaking modern marvel. Meet Louise, a talented architect, and devoted mother, whose vision and ingenuity turned her family abode into a functional and visually stunning haven.
Are you ready to be mesmerized by a true architectural marvel? Step into the world of Jessica Chamberlain, the brilliant mind behind Chamberlain Property, and discover the epitome of luxury and low-maintenance living.
Meet Georgia, a successful HR professional with a passion for project management and design. In 2019, Georgia purchased a property that had great potential, but needed a lot of work to bring it up to her standards. The property was in liveable condition, had beautiful period details, and enough space to increase the footprint. Georgia had a vision for the property and was determined to make it a reality.
Using the Blended BuildHer model, Caity and her husband Daniel set about building and extending their home in Surrey Hills, Victoria. The original home was a gorgeous Edwardian that needed a lot of work,and the renovation was brought forward when the bathroom floor rotted out and was no longer useable.
Tamara, who is a very talented member of our BuildHer team, has spent the better part of the last 2 years building these amazing his and hers holiday homes in the picturesque town of Beechworth in country Victoria.
You will probably know who she is by now. Rachel Collard is a powerhouse of a woman, with 3 boys, her own business R&Co Design Studio, and she’s been a busy little bee earlier this year getting her gorgeous Miss Morris ready for visitors.
We are so pleased to share with you the journey of one of our amazing BuildHer Suzanne who build a home with passive home principle and doesn’t need heating at all! Even on the coolest of winter days!

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