Hammer or cheque-book?
Firstly, you should take the time to consider whether or not your renovation project is something you’d be willing to undertake yourself, or if you’ll be looking to a contracted professional tradesperson.
Be honest with yourself during this early stage – while there may be some cost benefits involved in DIY, if you’re not 100% confident you’ll have the skills required to complete the job, it’s best to realise it now. If you don’t, you may end up attempting a DIY reno, only to have to double down on your costs to call in a pro.
Planning and budgeting
Once you know who’ll be completing work on your reno, you can start to make concrete plans and set up your budget.
You should take the time to decide exactly what work you want to be done and how much you’ll be willing to pay for it.
Use our Savings Goal calculator
Set up this project budget now by gaining a number of quotes or the proper DIY homework. This way, you’ll have a finite finance goal to aim for, regardless of whether you’re funding the reno yourself or with help from your bank.
Find out more about our Bonus Saver
If you’re looking to pay for the work out of your own pocket, our high-interest Bonus Saver Account is a perfect fit, rewarding you for your good saving habits each month. Open an account online today.
Get the right finance
If you prefer to get financing for your renovation project, it’s worth your while to consider your options.
Home Loan
If you're an existing Greater Bank customer and have enough equity in your home, the option of refinancing to cover the costs of your renovation may suit your needs.
An expert Greater Bank lender can help you discover your potential equity, and will be able to walk you through this process. We'll do all the hard work for you!
Personal Loan
Depending on the size and budget you have in mind for your reno project, a Greater Bank Personal Loan may be right for you.
With competitive rates, and the potential for loans to be approved in as little as 24 hours, a Personal Loan could see you breaking ground on your new extension or swimming pool before you know it!
Preparing for incidentals
Even the best-laid plans are still just plans.
They can change at a moment’s notice – especially if you’ve decided to try your hand at a DIY renovation.
If equipment breaks down, material orders come up short, or you need that one particular tool at a moment’s notice, your budget may not be able to absorb it.
In this instance, it’s good to know that you’ll be able to get what you need and get back to work. This is where a Greater Bank Visa Credit Card comes in handy.
A simple, easy-to-use card, offering a great value rate and low fees. You’ll love it so much, you just might keep it in your tool-belt.
We've made Credit Cards simple
Great rate, low fees – everything you need and nothing you don't.
Live it up!
Once your work is completed, it’s natural to want to crack the champagne and get on with the good life, but this can be a rookie error.
Now that you’ve put all that time, money and effort into improving your home, you deserve to enjoy it with peace of mind.
Once your renovation is complete, contact your insurer and let them know exactly what has changed at your place.
Once they’ve updated your level of cover to reflect your improvements, you can kick off your shoes and start enjoying the fruits of your labour.
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