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How much can I spend on my home renovation? A personal finance expert explains

  • Written by Gregory Mowle, Lecturer in Finance, University of Canberra
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Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home fix-ups has reached fever pitch since the pandemic.

If you’re lucky enough to own a house — and able to afford a renovation — chances are you’ve found yourself wishing for a better work-from-home area....

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