In this insightful interview, Heliconia speaks with Belinda Botzolis, a leading property valuer from Addvaluer with 17 years of experience and $12 billion in valuations. Belinda offers expert advice on how to strategically allocate your renovation budget to avoid overcapitalising. She breaks down the best approaches for flipping properties, renting, and renovating your forever home. Belinda also highlights common renovation mistakes, shares tips for maintaining your home's value, and provides practical guidance on managing renovation budgets in today’s changing construction landscape.

Looking for tips on how to maximise your new build on a small block. We show you exactly how we built a 4 bedroom home with 2 outdoor areas on a 300 square metre block! Expertly designed by Heliconia design in prime position in Manly.

Our latest new build on the Northern Beaches, The Avenue, is up to the exterior selections. View the Exterior Mood Board and read all our tips on what you need to know at this stage of your new build!

What happens when an Interior Designer builds her own home? Sally's latest project – her brand new family home is finally underway...we can't wait to take you along for the ride & show you the entire process starting, the Heliconia way, by understanding the heart of the home…

Have you been thinking about whether to renovate, extend out or up or even knockdown? How do you know which option makes the most sense? We show you where to start.

Preparing to renovate? Go get those plans and the to-do list ready and take a moment to ‘sweat the small stuff’.