Financing your renovations

When it comes time for renovations, contemplating the undertaking can prove to be a challenge in itself depending on the amount of work you wish to do. From some DIY floor sanding to a large scale wall-removing project, the organisational concerns can be a hassle. 

But in most cases, the balancing of the budget will prove to be the biggest hurdle - and there are many options out there for boosting your cash flow in order to spruce up an investment property, a business environment or your own home.

The most obvious port of call is often your bank - if you have a mortgage or other loan with your local financial provider there may be special discounted rates or repayment strategies that you can access.

Having a chat with the bank's loan officer can help you decide whether they are the best option - remember that you can get free advice without locking yourself into anything!

Another of your choices is to finance the build yourself - and if you have the funds available it can be the most hassle-free option, where you have the most control over how and when your money is working.

Self-funding is likely to be outside the means of most Australians, however, so it is important to make sure that the cash flow decisions you make before you renovate are going to ensure that the undertaking is financially worthwhile.