108. Money & House Renovations with Susan Francombe - the Biking Building Barrister

Women & Money Cafe

In this episode we're joined by Susan, the Biking Building Barrister. We're cutting through the jargon and sharing loads of tips to protect your money and your home.
Areas Covered:
- Difference between a quote Vs estimate
- How much if any deposit should you pay
- Handling paying for materials
- Finding reliable builders and tradespeople through trusted trader lists
- Setting ground rules with builders and effective communication
Guest Expert: Susan Francombe, also known as the Biking Building Barrister, is an experienced professional in the construction industry for over 30 years. With a background as both an engineer and a lawyer, she has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of the field. With her vast expertise, Susan strives to provide valuable insights and guidance to clients in these area
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Michelle Lambell started her career in financial services as a Stockbroker in 1999 undertaking both advisory and discretionary investment management. Today she is a Chartered Financial Planner, specialising in retirement planning advice, pensions and investments and a Certified Financial Coach.
Sara Walker is a financial planner and financial coach with 33 years’ experience in financial services. She wants all women to feel financially confident and uses her professional and life experiences to support and educate women over 40 so they in turn feel able to support and be role models for the younger women in their lives.
Jennifer O'Neil is a mortgage and protection specialist and director of Athena Mortgages. Having been in the industry since 2014 Jennifer decided to set up a company in 2020 that suited her core values as a broker – integrity, service, honesty and continuous improvement.
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