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Everything you need to budget, plan, and prepare to finance a renovation.
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Enquire nowOur guide to renovating your home
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? |
Getting started
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.
Call us on 1300 557 272
Keeping your renovation budget on track
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 construction loans and personal loan 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.
