Home Renovation Hub

Our 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?

Read our ultimate renovation guide

Getting started

Renovations that will add value to your home

Read our tips

Thngs to consider when purchasing a house

Buying a house

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.

Saving for something special? Work out your savings plan to reach your goal.

Calculate my savings

Work out your budget, know what you’re spending and find out where you can save.

Calculate my budget

Request a free report including property information facts and receive your insights today.

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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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Keeping your renovation budget on track

Add value to your home with a renovation.

Renovation tips

What to consider when refinancing your home loan.

Tips on refinancing

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.