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Avoid another DIY disaster

Whether your home renovation is two, six or 18 months away, the lead-up can be more nerve-racking than the build. But it doesn’t have to be this way – there’s an abundance of renovation experts, self-help books and online guides to help you plan and manage any project.

Done properly, renovations will be challenging but can provide homeowners and property investors with higher yields and more growth and profit potential, which in the longer term means increased wealth, says author and buyer advocate Andrew Crossley in his recent book .

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