STUDENT STORIES

We speak with DevelopHer Taeler Jordan of FTLO Design and her exciting Eltham renovation and extension project, Napoleon House, which is now on the market!

After a two year project to bring this coastal retreat to life, DevelopHer and Interior Designer Claire Larritt-Evans of Larritt Evans is ready to share her coastal retreat ‘Nerissa’ with us all.

We recently spoke with DevelopHer Ashlea in more detail about her Ballarat project Golden Point House and how being part of the BuildHer community has helped her in this journey.

Driven by their shared passion for building and design, DevelopHer Hannah and her husband Steve embarked on an ambitious journey to transform an old Art Deco home in Caulfield South. With Hannah’s background in teaching and Steve’s expertise in commercial construction, they decided to undertake this project as owner-builders, blending their skills and vision to create a unique living space. Their story is one of creativity, perseverance, and learning as they navigated the challenges of renovation while drawing inspiration from Hannah’s Finnish heritage and their love for natural light and open spaces. Here, they share their experiences, insights, and the..

For the latest in our Building Methods series, we’re joined by the very talented and experienced builder James Ind, Director of Loxton Built.

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.