Alistair McLean is the principal of Secret Design Studio, a small boutique design consultancy focused on mid-century design including architecture and interiors, His practice, while based in Melbourne, helps clients Australia-wide with design advice that is sympathetic to their mid-century homes throughout his Dr. Retro consultations.
In this episode, we ask Alistair questions such as:
1. What has been your experience when people buy a property to detonate and discover that the budget they had planned to rebuild is beyond their means?
2. What characteristics of a property are people looking for if they want to detonate?
3. How can we reimagine the property as a renovator if we have the key fundamentals of what is required?
4. What are the main characteristics we should look for if there is a possibility to renovate?
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Ep139: Dean Davis - Adding a Fireplace to Complement Your Home
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Ep135 - Case Study -The Process of Getting Mum or Dad into Aged Care
Ep134: Naomi Anderson - Organising Aged Care for a Family Member
Ep133: Emily Wallace - The Art of Negotiation
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Ep130: Kiani Mills - Rescission Notices: What Happens When You Can’t Settle?
Ep129: Case Study - The Changing Real Estate Experience - First Time on the Market in 20 Years
Ep128: Frank Valentic - How to Make an Offer with Confidence
Ep127: Josh Summers - Flipping Properties - Co-Ordinating the Trades
Ep126: Joseph Daoud - Knowing Your Credit Score and How It Can Help You Get Your Mortgage
Ep125: Mark Stephenson - Preserving Architectural Heritage
Ep124 - Tom Hawkes Case Study: Leaving the Nest - Renting Your First Place
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