S410: Flooring Trends, First Home Buyer Mistakes & Women in Construction with Maria Praljak

In this episode of The No BS Real Estate Podcast, Jo Agresta sits down with Maria Praljak — Business Development Manager at Victorian Floors and founder of the global empowerment brand Flying Dresses. Maria brings a bold mix of construction know-how and creative flair to the table, unpacking what every first-time builder, renovator, and investor needs to know about flooring choices, hidden costs, and value-adding decisions. From superyachts to construction sites to leading women into goddess-energy photoshoots, Maria’s unconventional path gives her a unique perspective on both property and empowerment. She’s passionate about helping Australians avoid costly mistakes, choose flooring that adds comfort and resale value, and champion more women into the building industry. What we cover: Flooring 101 for first-home buyers — what to know before you lock in decisions The most common mistakes in flooring and how to avoid overpaying Flooring trends in Australia 2025: what’s in, what’s out, and what adds long-term value How flooring impacts investment property returns and rental appeal When to make flooring decisions during your build timeline Maria’s passion of blending fashion, photography, and empowerment for women around the world How women can carve out space in construction and property industries Whether you’re building your first home, renovating, or choosing investment property finishes, this conversation gives you the clarity and confidence to make smarter flooring choices that last. Connect with Maria Praljak (Victorian Floors & Flying Dresses): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flying.dresses/ Website: https://flyingdressesmelbourne.com.au Email Maria: mariapraljakl@gmail.com Want smarter property decisions? Download the Abodey AI app for personalised, plain and easy to understand property reports that help you quickly assess whether a property fits your specific needs — tailored exactly to you. 👉 https://abodey.app.link/rCnZsWfXGOb — #flooringtrends #firsthomebuyer #investmentproperty #australianproperty #flooringmistakes #homerenovation #flooringideas #womeninconstruction #buildingindustry #australianrealestate #propertyinvestment #NoBSRealEstate #Abodey #flooringdesign #homenovationaustralia #empoweredwomen