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Thinking of dipping your toe into making some home improvements, but don’t know where to begin? No matter your level of experience, any home renovation requires in-depth planning, and a watchful eye on your budget.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start by asking yourself these six questions:

Scope of work
What's my renovation budget and time frame?
Structural change
Does my project need council approval?
Budget & time frame
Have I got a realistic plan in place for my renovation?
Construction costs
Do I need a construction loan to cover costs?
Local research
Do my renovation plans put me at risk of overcapitalising?
Contingency planning
Have I prepared for all the potential hidden costs?

Read our ultimate renovation guide

Getting started

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Should I renovate or sell?

Read our tips

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What to consider when purchasing a house to renovate.

Buying a house

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How to make the most of your renovation budget .

Budeting tips

More handy renovation tools

Before you pick up the power tools, check out some of our financial tools that will help you get the most out of your home renovation.

How to pay for your home renovation

If you’ve got big plans for your home but working out the best way to fund it, you’ve got a few different options. Whether you’ve been saving to make changes, plan to use your home equity, or looking at taking out a loan to cover costs, it’s all about selecting what’s best for your financial situation and future. Here are some of the ways BOQ can help you turn your house into a home.

Talk to an expert

Book an appointment with one of our Home Loan Specialists who can walk you through the available options for financing your renovation.

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Call us on 1300 557 272

Keeping your renovation budget on track

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Renovations that will add value to your home .

Renovation tips

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Refinancing your home loan.

Tips on refinancing

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What is equity and how can it help you?

Learn about equity

Go from renovators’ delight to dream home with BOQ

If you’re planning more than some new cabinetry and a lick of paint, you might be in the market to take out a loan. We have options that could be the right fit for your home improvement plans. If you’ve been in your home for a while, refinancing could also be a viable option for you.

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Construction loans

Learn about construction loans

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Manage your home loan

Manage your home loan