Renovation Goldmines | Home of the Century | EP 2

The question every growing family eventually faces... do you move, or do you build what you need right where you are?Your hosts Erin Holland and Darren Palmer sit down with Claire and Mick Neil, a Sydney couple who bought their inner city home while living overseas, raised three boys in it, and chose to stay and build. In this episode they share the honest version of what that actually looks like... the budget blowouts, the nine months living on site with three kids, the council battles, and the result that transformed their home and the suburb around it.And for anyone thinking about selling... they also get into what renovation actually does to your property value, what buyers are really looking for, and how to know if you're adding equity or just spending money.In this episode...How to decide between renovating and moving... the real conversationWhat a 20-35% contingency actually means in practiceHow to choose the right architect and builder... and why the relationship matters as much as the resumeThe hidden costs nobody warns you about before you startWhat adds genuine value to your home when it comes time to sellWhether they'd do it all againFollow for more:Website: ⁠homeofthecentury.com.au ⁠Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/c21.homeofthecentur⁠y Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/C21_homeofthecentury⁠ Tiktok: ⁠tiktok.com/@c21_homeofthecenturyHome of the Century is the podcast that takes you inside the honest conversations most people never get to have... first home buyers who backed themselves against the odds, families who chose to stay and build, investors who made bold moves at exactly the right moment, and everyday people who found a way in when the door felt firmly closed.Powered by Century 21, Australia and New Zealand's most trusted name in real estate.