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Are you renovating or building a new home and struggling to find trustworthy and practical information about design, environment, construction or costs? Join highly respected and experienced residential architect Stephanie Skyring every fortnight as she interviews design and construction industry experts to demystify everything about home design and building. Save time and money and add value to your home with the latest industry insider information. Follow the podcast and find out about the ...
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Borrowing Finance? How much is too much in 2024?
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Are you pondering taking a very large home loan to renovate, build or buy a new house? If the size of it is making you hesitate, you're not the only one. In today's episode, I speak to a financial adviser and get a second opinion on inflation, interest rates and what everyone is spending on home loans in 2024. Plus, you'll find out how to work out …
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What’s happening with home loans and interest rates in 2024?
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Are you wondering whether it’s a good time to take out a large home loan to renovate or buy a house? In today's episode, I talk to a mortgage broker, and you'll learn what's happening with home loans and interest rates in 2024 and 2025. You'll also learn about current housing demand in southeast Queensland and which banks will support the environme…
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How much can I borrow? Ask a Mortgage Broker
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Today, we move on to the next step in the Renovate or Sell journey - Borrowing finance. You might think of mortgage brokers only for getting the best home loan rates, but they've got a lot more knowledge and value to offer than that. Loans for construction and renovation are definitely not one size fits all. When it comes to construction projects, …
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How much do houses cost in 2024? Brisbane and Australia
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Buy or Renovate? Which is more affordable? When you discover the price to build your renovation plans you may think, ‘Surely it must be cheaper to sell and buy something better instead?’ In today’s episode, I talk to a real estate agent to find out what is happening in the real estate market in 2024 in Brisbane and all around Australia, and the for…
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Renovation Design Brief and Budget Questions? Ask a Real Estate Agent
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You might think of real estate agents only for buying and selling property, but did you know that they have a heap of knowledge that can add value to your next renovation or new home project? In the previous episodes, I covered the cost of house construction to help you understand what your design ideas or your house plans might cost. In today's ep…
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Current Renovation & Construction Costs 2024: Brisbane, Queensland, Northern New South Wales, Australia
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Are you looking for the current cost of renovating or building a new house in Brisbane, South East Qld or Northern NSW, Australia in 2024? In this episode you’ll find out the current square meter rates for new custom construction. I talk to a building cost estimator and find out the cost of house construction in 2024 and what's forecast to happen i…
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If you are trying to figure out how much your renovation ideas will cost, you will have come across square metre rates. But what are they? In this episode I investigate square metre rates in detail. You will find out what they are, how they are calculated, and why building cost specialists hate using them! Welcome to the Renovation Collaborative po…
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Building Cost Questions? Ask a Quantity Surveyor
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Did you know that a quantity surveyor can give you independent building cost advice on your house plans and ideas, and help you decide whether to renovate or sell? Welcome to the Renovation Collaborative ‘On the tools’ podcast, where I interview industry experts to find out practical information to help you renovate smarter. My name is Stephanie Sk…
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How much does it cost to Renovate? Ask a Building Cost Estimator
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Do you need to know more information about the cost of house construction to help you decide whether to renovate or sell? You might typically think of obtaining building cost advice from a builder, but did you know that’s not the only option? You can also obtain independent advice on how much it will cost to build your house plans or even your desi…
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Renovate or Sell in Australia in 2024? Season 1. Trailer
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Are you going in circles trying to work out whether to renovate or sell? Do you need more information about current costs to help you make the right decisions? In my first podcast season, Renovate or Sell in Australia in 2024, I tackle costs head on. I interview five trusted industry insiders to find out the latest information: about the cost of ho…
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Learn How to Renovate Smarter: Architect Stephanie Skyring introduces her online learning guide, Renovation Collaborative
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Architect Stephanie Skyring introduces Renovation Collaborative, her new online learning guide designed to help DIY renovators find their way through the entire house design and construction process. The Renovation Collaborative website includes 11 Online Courses, podcasts with industry experts and a private community. Stephanie explains why she cr…
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King Charles III's Christmas Plea: Protect the Planet, Global Warming Nearing Five Tipping Points, 2023: A Year of Climate Calamities and Calls for Urgent Action in India, and more...
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Image: Jonathan Brady—AP/Pool Photo In this episode: (00:12): King Charles III: A Message of Sustainability, Compassion, and Conservation https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/25/king-charles-iiis-christmas-plea?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (00:47): The Urgent Call to Address Global Warming Tipping Points: Scientists Warn of Catastrophic Cons…
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Antarctic Octopus DNA Reveals Imminent Risk of West Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse, Dire Drought in Zimbabwe's Hwange Park Claims Over 110 Elephant Lives, Caspian Sea Crisis, and more...
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Image: Dave Barnes/British Antarctic Survey In this episode: (00:12): Genetic Evidence Reveals West Antarctic Ice Sheet's Vulnerability to Collapse and Sea Level Rise https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/21/antarctic-octopus-dna-predicts-collapse?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:19): The Elephant Crisis: Devastating Drought and Climate Chang…
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Groundbreaking COP28 Agreement Paves Way for Net-Zero Emissions, 2023: Record-Breaking Heat, Wildfires, and Climate Crisis, ING to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Financing, and more...
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Image: AP Photos via independent.co.uk In this episode: (00:11): Key Outcomes and Next Steps: Recap of COP28 and its Impact on Climate Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/20/cop28-agreement-tackles-net-zero?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:24): Climate Chaos: The Devastating Impact of Extreme Weather in 2023 https://www.brief.news/st…
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Nations Agree on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out but Critics Cite Loopholes, Biden Administration Proposes Nationwide Protection Plan for Old-Growth Forests, Over 100 Elephants Perish in Zimbabwe Park due to Severe ...
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Image: Zach Urness/AP In this episode: (00:11): Fossil Fuel Transition: Challenges and Commitments from COP28 https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/19/nations-agree-on-fossil-fuel?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:12): Protecting Old-Growth Trees: Biden's Proposal for Forest Management and Climate Change https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/…
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Millions Flee Homes Due to Climate Change, Climate Change to Slash 9% off Ecosystem Services, Climate Change Threatens Oceans, and more...
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Image: Via Forbes.com In this episode: (00:11): Climate Change: Driving Mass Migration and Economic Challenges in the US and Iran https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/18/climate-change-sparks-global-refugee-crisis?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (00:54): Climate Change and Ecosystem Services: Implications, Inequities, and the Call for Action ht…
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Record-Breaking Floods Hit Queensland in Australia Amid El Nino Event, Decarbonizing Urban Energy, Canadian Communities at High Wildfire Risk, and more...
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Image: Joseph Dietz In this episode: (00:11): Cairns, Australia: Severe Flooding and Emergency Measures in Place https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/17/record-floods-submerge-cairns?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:11): Transitioning Urban Energy Systems: Addressing Climate Change and Building Resilience https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/…
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Earth's 'Tipping Points': Report Warns of Irreversible Climate Damage, Climate Change Decimates Mexican Coastal Town, Credit Agricole Pledges Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and more...
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Image: AP Photo/Felix Marquez In this episode: (00:11): Unveiling the Tipping Points: Irreversible Environmental Changes and Urgent Global Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/14/climate-report-warns-of-tipping-points?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:08): Climate Change Crisis in El Bosque: Urgent Action Needed in Mexico https://www.b…
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130 Countries Pledge to Triple Renewable Energy by 2030, World on Brink of Hitting Dire 1.5°C Warming Limit, Record-Breaking Arctic Warming in 2023 Threatens Global Climate, and more...
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Image: REUTERS/Lisi Niesner In this episode: (00:11): The UAE Consensus: A Historic Step Towards a Greener Future https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/13/130-countries-pledge-renewable-energy?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:20): The Urgency to Stay Below 1.5°C: Mitigating the Worst Impacts of Climate Change https://www.brief.news/stories/20…
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The Battle for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Amidst Global Climate Crisis, Wildfires in US West Transform Benign Chromium into Cancer-Causing Agent, Cyclone Survivor's Struggle Highlights Climate Crisis and Deforestation ...
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Image: Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images In this episode: (00:11): The Urgent Need for Fossil Fuel Phase-out and Global Action: A Call to COP28 Conference in Dubai https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/12/cop28-fights-fossil-fuel-phase-out?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:06): The Dangers of Wildfires: Toxic Chromium and Carcinogenic Smoke …
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COP28: Progress and Controversy in Climate Talks Over Fossil Fuel Phase-Out, Deadly Tornadoes Sweep Across the South: State of Emergency Declared in Tennessee and Kentucky, Urgent Action Needed Against ...
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Image: Lou Grive/Gamma-Rapho, via Getty Images In this episode: (00:11): COP28: A Battle to Reduce Fossil Fuel Usage and the Search for Stronger Climate Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/11/cop28-climate-talks-spark-controversy?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:15): Rampaging Tornadoes: Devastation in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky h…
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UN Climate Summit Divided Over Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as Deadline Looms, 2023 Declared Hottest Year Ever, Anthropocene Era: 9 Years of Record Heat and Rising, and more...
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Photograph: Via wionews.com In this episode: (00:11): Divisions and Optimism: Navigating Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at the UN Climate Summit in Dubai https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/10/un-climate-summit-divided?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (00:49): The Alarming Reality: 2023 Declared Hottest Year on Record https://www.brief.news/stories/2023…
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COP28 Climate Talks: Fossil Fuel Divisions, Dolphin Solutions, and Uncertain Outcomes, 2023: The Hottest Year on Record, Urgent Climate Action Needed, Climate Change Intensifies East Africa's Torrential ...
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Photograph: Associated Press Via New York Times In this episode: (00:11): COP28 Climate Talks: Divisions on Fossil Fuels and Uncertain Outcomes https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/7/cop28-climate-talks-uncertain-outcomes?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:31): The Urgency of Addressing Climate Change: 2023 Declared Hottest Year on Record http…
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COP28: Facing Fossil Fuel Resistance and Record Temperatures, Scientists Warn of 26 Tipping Points in Climate Crisis, UN Climate Chiefs Demand Ambitious Action as COP28 Nears End and more...
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Photograph: Reuters In this episode: (00:11): The COP28 Summit: Tackling Saudi Arabia's Resistance and Fossil Fuel Lobbying for Climate Change Action https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/6/nations-battle-fossil-fuel-resistance?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:16): The Urgency of Acting Now: Preventing Irreversible Catastrophes from Carbon Po…
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UAE's Fossil Fuel Industry Linked to High Air Pollution and Annual Deaths, Climate Crisis: A Global Health Emergency - Africa Hit Hardest, Greenland Village's Fresh Water Supply and Ecosystem at Risk Amid ...
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Photograph: Andrew Deer/Alamy In this episode: (00:11): Air Pollution Crisis: Understanding the Health Implications and Urgent Need for Renewable Energy https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/4/uaes-fossil-fuel-industry-threat?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:27): The Urgent Need for Climate Action: Protecting Global Health from the Impacts of…
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Climate Change to Cause 250K Additional Deaths Annually by 2030, 20,000+ Brave Freezing Temperatures in Brussels Climate March Amid UN Summit in Dubai, Animated Models Reveal Devastating Impact of Rising ...
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Photograph: Joshua A Bickel/AP In this episode: (00:10): Climate Change and Health: Urgent Action Needed to Combat Rising Threats https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/3/climate-change-to-cause-250k-deaths-by-2030?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share (01:11): Climate March in Brussels: Demanding Urgent Action and Renewable Energy Transition amidst UN…
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World Leaders Tackle Climate Crisis and Focus on Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C, 2023 Marks Record Global Heat, Rising Climate Disasters Cost US $150B Annually - Urgent Call for Federal Reserve Action ...
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Photograph: via dam/stock.adobe.com In this episode: (00:11): COP28: Tackling Climate Change at the Crossroads of Global Action (01:39): The Urgency of Taking Action: Addressing the Devastating Impacts of Climate Change (02:37): The Rising Cost of Extreme Weather: A Call for Action from the US National Climate Assessment (03:49): The Paris Agreemen…
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Global Leaders Convene in Dubai to Tackle Climate Crisis, Wolverines Listed as Endangered in US, Global Emissions Surge, Threatening 3°C Rise and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): Addressing Urgent Climate Issues: Insights from the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai (01:08): Protecting Wolverines: Endangered Status and Federal Protections (01:58): The Urgent Need for Drastic Global Emissions Reductions: Addressing the Insufficient Response to Global Warming (03:36): The Urgency of Transitioning to a Low-…
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Climate Change Slashes Global Economy by 6.3%, Michigan Aims for Carbon-Free Future, Cadman Glacier's Rapid Retreat and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): The Impact of Climate Change on the Global Economy and Africa's Call for Urgent Action (01:09): Michigan Governor Signs Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation: A Green Leap Forward (02:06): Rapid Melting: The Tipping Point for Glaciology in Antarctica (02:57): Rising Sea Levels: The Urgent Need for Climate Action in Coasta…
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COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai will Focus on Carbon Capture Technology, 2023 Set to Break Heat Records, President Joe Biden will not be attending the United Nations climate summit and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): Highlights and Controversies: COP28 Conference on Climate Change (01:23): The Urgency of Climate Action: Mitigating the Effects of Global Warming (02:21): President Biden's Absence at COP28: Focusing on Crises or Undermining Climate Priorities? (03:08): Climate Change and Rising Energy Costs: The Increasing Burden on UK Fa…
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UN Chief's Antarctica Visit Precedes COP28, England's Fens Once a Vast Yew Forest, Record-Breaking Sea Turtle Nesting Amid Climate Change Threats and more...
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In this episode: (00:11): Secretary-General Guterres' Visit to Antarctica: Urgent Action Needed to Address Climate Change (00:56): The Lost Forest: Uncovering the Ancient Yew Tree Woodlands of the Fens (01:43): Challenges and Uncertainties: Can Sea Turtles Survive Climate Change? (02:28): Harnessing Urgency: The Dire Need for Action on Climate Chan…
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