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That fear is real, and it’s justified. <\/span>As an interior designer, I’ve seen it all. I’ve witnessed the disastrous aftermath of pushy builders, vague designers, and mismanaged budgets. <\/p>

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I've listened to the tearful confessions of strangers in salon chairs who wasted thousands on snap decisions they now regret every single day.<\/p>

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I wrote this guide because I was tired of seeing good people lose control of their projects.<\/span><\/p>

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This isn't another e-book about colour trends and furniture styles. This is the insider's playbook that bridges the gap between your vision and a finished reality. <\/span><\/p>

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Before You Spend Your Hard-Earned Cash, Invest Here First.<\/strong><\/h2>

Your renovation is a complex system of people, money, and materials. This guide is the operating manual. It’s a small investment that protects your much larger one, giving you the clarity and tools to navigate every stage with authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>

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Master Your Money &amp; Stop Budget Leaks<\/strong><\/h3>

This guide gives you the financial framework the pros use to prevent the budget blowouts that sink most renovations.<\/p>

✅ Learn to Decode a Quote:<\/strong> I'll show you how to spot the hidden traps in a builder's quote—the vague \"Provisional Sums\" and \"Exclusions\" that can cost you thousands down the line.<\/p>

✅ Build a Realistic Budget (The REAL Way):<\/strong> Understand the \"Big Three\" cost centres plus the non-negotiable fourth: the contingency fund that acts as your project's safety net.<\/p>

✅ Track Every Dollar:<\/strong> Get my simple templates for managing your finances, ensuring there are no surprise bills or \"oops, we forgot about that\" moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>

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