About Kate

Every property has a story. More importantly, every property has potential.

I've always been able to see beyond what a home is today and imagine what it could become—not by spending the most money, but by making the right decisions.

As a qualified interior designer, property owner, renovator, and original founder of Tiles by Kate, I've spent years helping people create beautiful spaces. Along the way, I realised that my greatest strength wasn't simply choosing finishes or designing interiors. It was recognising opportunities others often overlooked.

Today, that's exactly what I help homeowners do.

Whether you're preparing to sell your family home or an investment property, I provide strategic property guidance to help you understand where your time, energy and budget are best invested. Sometimes that means recommending a renovation. Sometimes it means suggesting only a few carefully considered improvements. And sometimes, it means advising you not to spend money at all.

My goal is always the same: to help you make confident property decisions.

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More than design

My background in interior design gives me the ability to see how a home can be transformed and create a solid plan to make this happen. But it's my hands-on experience renovating and owning property that has shaped the way I think.

I've renovated multiple properties, managed renovation budgets, worked with trades, made difficult decisions and experienced the emotional and financial realities of preparing homes for sale. I understand that every dollar invested needs to have a purpose.

That practical experience allows me to look beyond trends and focus on what will genuinely improve buyer appeal and support a stronger result in today's market.

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The Property Uplift Review

The Property Uplift Review is the foundation of my work.

Together, we'll walk through your property and identify where thoughtful improvements could have the greatest impact before you sell.

Rather than encouraging unnecessary renovations, I focus on the changes that make commercial sense for your property, your budget and your goals.

The outcome is a clear, practical strategy that helps you move forward with confidence.

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Working with your Real Estate Agent

To ensure we have a professional approach to your ROI, I work alongside your Real Estate Agent who can provide their best estimation of the return you can expect for your property with the transformation we chose. They are the absolute experts when it comes to the real estate market and the value we can provide. Your property is in it's own micro-market based on the style of houses people love in the area, their expectations of inclusions and the price that it can ultimately gain at sale. Every area has an expected price range, so we want to transform to gain the best return on investment for your specific area.​ Your agent is your best guide to pricing, if you need help locating a trusted agent, feel free to ask.

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A proven approach

One project, in particular, reinforced why this work matters.

A property we owned as an investment had been assessed as a likely knockdown, with an estimated sale price of around $1.2 million. An alternative suggestion was to undertake limited renovations with the hope of achieving around $1.8 million.

Instead, I developed a complete transformation strategy.

Over twelve weeks we transformed the property with a new kitchen, fully renovated bathroom, new laundry, timber flooring, carpet, roof, internal and external painting, landscaping, tiling, doors and hardware. Once complete, the property was professionally styled and taken to market.

It attracted more than 130 groups through the first open home after less than24 hours on the market and sold within five days for $2.24 million.

While every property and every market is different, that experience reinforced something I have always believed: the right strategy, applied thoughtfully, can completely change the outcome.

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Working together

I intentionally keep my business boutique because I value working closely with every client.

You'll deal directly with me from our first conversation through to handing you back to the real estate agent. I take the time to understand your goals, your budget and your property before making recommendations.

My advice is always independent, practical and tailored to your individual circumstances.

If you're wondering where to invest before selling—or whether you should invest at all—I'd love to help you see your property's potential with fresh eyes.

Because people don't engage me simply because I'm a qualified interior designer. They engage me because I can see what they can't and help them make confident decisions that position their property for the strongest possible market outcome.