24 Sep 2026

Interior Designer Reveals The Renovations That Add Value (And The Ones That Just Cost You Money)

About this episode

We talk about prices, yields, and interest rates constantly. But what someone pays often depends on how a place feels when they walk in.

So, what design mistakes are quietly costing investors money?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew are joined by interior designer Kelly Gammie.

You'll learn:

The 3 biggest interior design mistakes … and what each one costs
The renovations that add value and the ones that just cost you money
How bold and brave should investors be when choosing what to paint the walls

The numbers matter... but so does the feeling. Get the design right, and it shows up in the price.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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About this episode

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