EP86 How To Save 40k On Your Renovation

I'm doing things a little differently this week. Instead of our usual episode, I've decided to share a special masterclass with you because I think it's one of the most useful lessons I've ever created for homeowners planning a renovation. 

Most homeowners don't save £40,000 through one big decision. They save it through a series of smart decisions made before the renovation begins. 

In this masterclass, I share three strategies used on real projects to help homeowners avoid unnecessary costs, reduce expensive mistakes, and make better renovation decisions from the outset. 

Join me inside this masterclass to learn my 3 Big Strategies on how to save over £40,000 on your home renovation project. 

In this value-packed class, I’ll show you: 

Strategies I’ve used before in my 20 years of home renovation experience, using real project examples 
Exactly where you can make savings on your reno without compromising on the luxe result you’re after 
The architect and interior designer secret that can save you over £7,000 

What to do before hiring your builder or architect 

This masterclass is for you if you’re planning a renovation or extension and want to feel in control and You want to get it right, without expensive mistakes 

Knowledge = Confidence = Savings 

https://www.southplacestudio.com/save40masterclass

*******************

PLEASE CAST YOUR KIND VOTES HERE!
This podcast has been shortlisted for a UFurnish Home Award in the Best Interior Content Creator Category.
https://homeawards.ufurnish.com/2026/en/page/vote?nomination=9fce-tash-south 

*******************

Hi, I’m Tash South — interior designer, renovation consultant, and founder of South Place Studio.

In this podcast, I share practical renovation advice, along with deeper insights into home and belonging.

If you’d like more resources and support, head to:
https://www.southplacestudio.com/freebies

If you’re navigating your own renovation, my RenoVersity programme offers a structured, guided and thoughtful approach to renovating with clarity, confidence and intention https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity

Or if you want to get social, you can find us here:
Instagram: @southplacestudio
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-place-studio
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/southplacestudio

Transcript

Welcome And A Different Format

Tash South 0:00

Hello, hello, hello, hello everyone, and welcome back to the podcast. Now, this week I'm doing something a little bit different. Instead of our usual episode, I've decided to share a special masterclass with you because I think it's one of the most useful lessons I've ever created for homeowners planning a renovation. Let's face it, renovations have become incredibly expensive over the last few years, and I think especially in today's economy, the cost of everything has gone up. So if you're renovating, I'll bet you're really feeling it. Because over the last few years I've seen the cost of materials go up, labour costs have increased, and sometimes it feels as though every time you turn around something else costs more than you expected. And honestly, I just think we could all do with saving a little money where we can right now. So in this masterclass, which is called How to Save £40,000 on your home renovation, I'm going to show you some real ways you can make significant savings on your renovation project without cutting corners or ending up with a result you're disappointed in. So I really want you to still be so happy with the result and the outcome of your renovation, but I also want to show you some ways where you can save some big money. So these come from real projects that I've worked on over the years. They are real tips, real strategies that I've used for both myself and sometimes for clients as well. Over my nearly

Why Renovations Feel So Expensive

Tash South 1:33

20 years of experience now renovating. So I find that when people are renovating, they sometimes have no idea where to start. They're scared of making those big expensive mistakes, and they're just not really confident in their decisions. So in this masterclass, I wanted to share with you some big savings and just really help you to know where you can save in advance, how to budget better, and how to plan like a pro. I share three big strategies from how to shop

The £40,000 Savings Masterclass Promise

Tash South 2:05

smart to making clever swaps plus loads more. I really want to show you how you can make savings without compromising on that end result. I also share an architect and interior designer secret that could save you thousands, and also what I believe is one of the most important things to do before you hire anybody, whether that be an architect or a builder. So if you're planning a renovation or an extension, if you're spending big around the £100,000 marker up, or even if you're doing a smaller project, there will be something in this masterclass for you to help you save some money. So grab a pen and paper, get comfortable, and let's dive straight into the masterclass. I really hope you enjoy this masterclass. As with all my classes, I try and pack it completely full of value for you. So if you enjoy it, drop me a line, let me know what you liked, let me know where it helped you save some money. I'd love to hear from you. So you can get instant access to the masterclass at southplacestudio.com forward slash save40 masterclass. And I'll drop the links into all the show notes wherever you

Smart Shopping And Clever Swaps

Tash South 3:14

might be listening to this. I'll see you inside. Have a great week, everyone, and I will see you next time.