Renovate & Real Estate is a real estate podcast dedicated to helping everyday people turn renovation into a path toward financial freedom and personal fulfilment. Hosted under the More Than Renovating banner by founder Belinda Smith, the show brings together industry professionals, tradespeople, finance specialists, and community members to explore what it truly takes to renovate for love or profit. What sets it apart is its grounded, community-focused approach — featuring real people doing extraordinary things alongside seasoned experts.
Listeners gain practical knowledge across a wide range of topics, from smart property finance and buyer advocacy to renovation project management, tradesperson insights, and the mindset required for long-term success. Guests include renovation builders, mortgage brokers, buyers' advocates, trades professionals, and members of Belinda's Renovation Mastery community who share their firsthand experiences. Episodes such as conversations with Kelly Bowen on building wealth through property, and Penny Petridis on changing the face of trades, reflect the show's commitment to expertise across industries and investment inspiration drawn from real-world stories.
Renovate & Real Estate is ideal for aspiring and active renovators, property investors, and anyone curious about using renovation as a vehicle for building wealth or creating meaningful spaces. Whether you are just starting out or looking to sharpen your strategy, this real estate podcast offers the community-focused guidance and industry expertise to help you move forward with confidence. New and experienced listeners alike will find actionable insights and honest conversations that go well beyond surface-level renovation tips.
Belinda Smith is the founder and CEO of Renovate and Real Estate Consultancy Collective (RARE), on a mission to help 10,000 people reach financial independence through renovation and property investing. After spending 21 years in the NSW Police Force, Belinda turned her attention full-time to renovating and property investment. She holds real estate and mortgage brokerage qualifications and is recognized as a Qualified Property Investment Advisor.
Belinda has been property investing in Australia and overseas for more than 30 years, completing renovations, flips and new builds with profits of up to $1,000,000. As a renovation consultant and coach, her students commonly make $50-$250k per flip. She has reached over 1 million people online and personally trained over 800 students through her Renovation Mastery program. Belinda has been featured on Sky News Business Real Estate show, published in Real Estate Institute magazine, and appeared on the cover of Australian Property Investor magazine. She started the More Than Renovating podcast to provide industry expertise and help people make renovating for love or profit their reality.
Renovate & Real Estate is looking for renovation professionals, property investors, and trades experts to share practical strategies with their listeners.
