Welcome to How To Renovate

How to Renovate is an online renovation course designed to teach everyday people how to renovate houses for profit or how to renovate your own home and is suitable for just about anyone.

Founded by Kate, a Property Developer with a background in Real Estate and Project Management, she successfully became a self-made millionaire at age 39 through her passion of renovating, replacing her 9-5 job with a seven-figure income.

Consulting on real estate projects since 2016, Kate has a  proven instinct in real estate and a unique eye for design, she has repeatedly set new suburb records and is able to achieve net profits of $500-$700k per flip resulting in her being highly sought after by real estate agents and clients alike to design, renovate and style their home ready for sale.

She is also a renovation mentor providing renovation consultations and runs a boutique full-service renovation and design studio specialising in interior design, property development and renovation training.

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TESTIMONIALS

“While I have a reputation for being impossible to please due to my background as a real estate agent and renovator, I can say that Kate never fails to make my jaw drop to the floor when she does a reveal of one of her renovations. The proof is in the pudding because I have achieved over-market value every time I’ve sold for Kate and she has repeatedly set new suburb records on her flips. She has a knack for knowing how to create spaces that people want to live in, which is not easy given Sydney’s world-class standards. What impresses me the most about Kate’s work is her ability to maximize space to completely reimagine and “open up” spaces. She can see what the rest of us can’t see when she looks at a space for the first time. If you’re thinking about renovating, nobody knows how to add value to every square meter like Kate! She has my full endorsement.”

Billy Couldwell
Real Estate Agent

“Kate never misses the mark and has completed some of the best builds I have ever seen. Having worked with her on multiple projects in recent years, I can say with confidence that anyone who wants to renovate doesn’t need to look any further than this pro. My clients are in awe at every inspection. As a former Builder and now Real Estate professional, I can recognise the incredible attention to detail and relentless perfectionism she puts into every build. She has an instinct for what people want with the drive to follow through with functional, stunning design. Kate always puts her own signature on every aspect of a home without overriding what the client is envisioning. You won’t find anyone more hard-working, professional and easy-to-work-with than Kate. I recommend Kate every time I get a chance!”

Nathan Lang
Real Estate Agent

“It is a pleasure working with Kate and capturing her latest home transformations. Every detail is well thought of, and the end result is a functional yet aesthetic space with on trend finishes and fixtures and utilizes a timeless colour palette, transforming previously run down and dated properties, into dream homes. I appreciate the extreme attention to detail and understanding of space that she brings to projects. Kate is very easy to work with and very thorough with communication, a factor which is really important in any working relationship. She also has extensive knowledge on renovating a home, anyone interested in renovating a home should work with Kate, the results speak for themselves.”

Nat Spada 
Photographer

“Kate is the type of professional that makes my job easier! She creates spaces that are the perfect canvases for adding beautiful touches. I admire her talent for creating highly livable spaces that draw you in. Kate is always a pleasure to work with because she brings her dedication and passion into every interaction. If you are thinking of renovating and want someone that genuinely understands combining trends with functional living, there’s no better choice than Kate and I am happy to recommend her!”

Melissa Rice
Stylist

“I can’t recommend Kate highly enough! Her eye for renovating is rare in a world where so many people think that remodeling just takes a trip to the hardware store. She sets the standard for how to use space efficiently and stylishly to create spaces with true, lasting value. My experiences with collaborating with Kate have always been pleasant. I appreciate the blend of creativity and realism that she brings to every project. I’m confident that Kate can provide great insights, inspiration and technical guidance for anyone looking to renovate and I strongly endorse her!”

John Spiteri
Architect

“I have been a builder for three decades, and I’ve been teaching building for more than 10 years. And this is the best online renovation course I have ever seen. It’s an accurate, thorough, and true reflection of how renovations are done, put together by somebody who has walked the walk.”

Barry Dellow
Licenced Builder

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