Maybe it\u2019s our obsession with the never-ending home renovation<\/a> shows, but Aussies are officially reno-OBSESSED.<\/strong><\/p>\n Especially in sunny Queensland (perhaps it\u2019s the sun inspiring all that get-up-and-go!) home owners are spending big on improving their properties, with statewide costs of home renovations and extension adding up to a whopping $1.35 billion\u00a0in the past year.<\/p>\n Australia wide, in the March quarter alone, we spent $2.1 billion on alterations and additions to homes, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.<\/p>\n Renovating has fast become an Aussie pastime \u2013 and obsession. Picture: Three Birds Renovations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Clearly Australians love a good reno project. But whether it\u2019s for sale or personal reasons, the idea of parting with a big wad of cash for no immediate tangible benefit is, quite frankly, frightening.<\/p>\n Especially if you can\u2019t be sure exactly how much it\u2019s going to cost.<\/p>\n But what if there was a simple, efficient and stress-free way to work out the end cost of your next renovation?<\/p>\n Enter the realestate.com.au renovation estimator, which\u00a0will\u00a0sit\u00a0on the property details page of every listing<\/a> for sale. The estimator allows you to calculate\u00a0the estimated cost of a renovation for a home you\u00a0haven\u2019t even bought yet.<\/p>\n Top tips:\u00a0Selecting a home to renovate<\/strong><\/p>\n The renovation calculator can help you estimate the cost of a home renovation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n To use the renovation calculator, simply scroll down to \u2018Renovation Estimator\u2019 at the bottom of any property listing\u00a0on your desktop, tablet or mobile.<\/p>\n The renovation calculator sits just under the mortgage<\/a> calculator on the\u00a0property details page.\u00a0Picture: realestate.com.au<\/p>\n<\/div>\n From there, you can choose the type of renovation you\u2019re after \u2013 bathroom, kitchen, paint<\/a> exterior or paint interior<\/a> \u2013 and then click on \u2018Continue\u2019. This more detailed page will allow you to select\u00a0the room type, measurements and the quality of finish you require for\u00a0your project.<\/p>\n All of these factors will help you work out\u00a0the type of renovation you\u2019d like to\u00a0estimate costs for. You can also change the postcode to check how much those works would cost in another suburb.<\/p>\n The realestate.com.au renovation estimator has been created in conjunction with Cordell Information, a leading authority on project activity and building cost information.<\/p>\n Start your property search<\/a> now<\/strong><\/p>\n Feeling inspired now? Steal some tips from our reno queens, Three Birds Renovations, and their latest job on Bonnie\u2019s River Shack property.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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