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.
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What Happens When a Victorian Meets a Visionary

Helen St was a century-old Victorian on Ruckers Hill that had lost much of its charm but held onto its soul, and DevelopHer and designer Courtenay O'Keeffe was up for the challenge to breathe new life into her.
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Magic at Rathmines: High Performance, Sustainable Homes That Actually Feel Like Home

Standing on a block in Fairfield, DevelopHer Monique saw the potential not for one dream home but two. The vision was simple and exciting: create two residences with their own unique personalities, while making sure they still felt like part of the same story.
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When Beige isn’t invited to the party – Theresa’s strategy for a glow up with soul.

When DevelopHer Theresa first walked through the door at 2 Anderson Street in Pascoe Vale, she got that little flutter – the one every savvy renovator knows. It’s that sharp eye for opportunity, and the courage to take it.
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Coastal Charm with a Mid-Century Twist — Nicole’s Portland Renovation Story

When BuildHer Nicole and her husband decided it was time for a change, they weren’t just chasing a new postcode—they were looking for a whole new chapter. And then fate stepped in as well as the perfect project!
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A Home Built from the Heart: Why We Built, Loved, and Are Now Letting Go

For DevelopHer Jacqui Midgley, the final step of transforming her project into a home that feels warm, cohesive, and inviting was just as important as the construction itself.
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The Art of Styling: A Brunswick Beauty Brought to Life

For DevelopHer Jacqui Midgley, the final step of transforming her project into a home that feels warm, cohesive, and inviting was just as important as the construction itself.
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From Dark & Dated to Dream Home – A Clifton Hill Renovation Story

What happens when you take a charming period home in Clifton Hill and give it a thoughtful, modern makeover? You get a jaw-dropping transformation that blends heritage charm with all the conveniences a busy family could want—without losing an ounce of character.
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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.
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Reimagining Everett Street: From I.T. to a Bold Leap into Property Development

With a background in IT and years in the corporate world, Kerryn decided she wanted a challenge! Working on her own home, renovating room by room, she then wanted a bigger project - a full-scale home renovation!
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Discovering Your Passion: How One Home Renovation Sparked a New Career for Eliza Newton

We recently spoke with Eliza in more detail about her Brighton project and how it’s never too late to take the leap.
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