The question that matters
"Will this property and the renovation strategy actually stack up?"
This isn't a buyer's agency service. And it isn't renovation advice after you've already bought. It's the answer to the one question that has to come before you sign anything.
Who's behind it
Two experts. One complete property strategy.
Together, Jo and Bernadette combine acquisition expertise with practical renovation feasibility — so decisions are made on strategy and numbers, not guesswork and glossy before-and-afters.
Sourcing & AcquisitionÂ
Jo Vadillo
Founder, Property Women
A professional buyer's agent for more than 15 years, and an experienced property investor, developer and industry innovator. Jo knows how to identify opportunities, research markets, negotiate strategically and secure the right property — not merely the one that looks exciting on inspection day.
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Target-market research
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Property sourcing & opportunity identification
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Buyer's agent assessment & due diligence
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Property price analysis
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Negotiation & acquisition support
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End-to-end guidance through the purchase
Renovation FeasibilityÂ
Bernadette Janson
Founder, The School of Renovating
An experienced renovator, property investor, developer and podcaster, with a lifetime of renovation experience spanning regional properties, strata investments, development projects and creative strategies for unlocking value. Bernadette assesses potential, risk, cost and likely outcome — before a contract is signed.
- Renovation & value-adding feasibility
- Review of layouts, improvements & added floor space
- Rental & equity-building considerations
- Review of the numbers before you commit
Advantage
Most buyers' agents can help you find and negotiate a property. Most renovation professionals become involved after the property has already been purchased.
The Renovation Advantage brings both areas of expertise together from the beginning. You have a trusted buyer's agent sourcing and negotiating the opportunity, while an experienced renovation professional assesses its potential and feasibility — all before you make one of the biggest financial commitments of your life.
That means greater clarity, fewer costly surprises, and a strategy designed around what you actually want the property to achieve.
The gap most buyers fall into
Your complete investment
$25,000
One fixed fee — end to end
Strategy. Sourcing. Assessment. Feasibility. Negotiation. Acquisition. All working together to help you buy a property with genuine potential and a clear plan for unlocking it.
A low-risk way to get started
25%Â Non-refundable deposit
This secures your place and lets us begin developing your strategy, researching opportunities and sourcing the right project.
75%Â Balance on deliveryÂ
This is payable only once we identify and present a property, supported by feasibility, that aligns with your budget, skills and unconditionally exchanges.