Just a flourish with the paintbrush can put some wind in the sales.
It is possible to add $100,000 of value to some properties by spending just $10,000, provided you learn to do most of the renovation yourself.
Experts say few property owners who embark on a quick, cosmetic renovation achieve sky-high returns. It is more likely you will get back $3 or $4 for every dollar you spend, but only if you focus on maximising profit with minimum outlay and tackle these critical areas: Continue reading For you’re a jolly good seller→
Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community; bringing together the people next door, across the street or on the next farm for a beer, a barbie or just a cuppa.
Held on the last Sunday in March every year, it’s the perfect day to turn strangers into neighbours and streets into neighbourhoods. Continue reading Neighbour Day – March 30th→
Heritage-listed property remain a contentious issue for home buyers.
Beautiful to look at and much-loved, they can also be a lot of work and cost to renovate or maintain.
Though many perceive period features as an asset for a property on the market, recent research suggests Australian buyers aren’t as wowed by ornate features as we may have thought, especially if there’s a heritage factor that complicates changing the property.
Knowledge is power, so being armed with as much information as possible about a property is going to help you make an informed decision about any potential purchases.
What are the key questions to ask at an open home inspection to get the information you need without coming across as a desperate buyer?
The holidays are over and the New Year is well under way. I hope everybody has had a wonderful break and are looking forward to a busy and prosperous 2014.
In real estate, it is looking like the momentum, gathering in our market at the end 2013, is set to pick up pace. We have seen a lot activity throughout January in both property management and sales. Continue reading Andrew’s Column – Jan 2014→
There’s nothing more exciting than buying your first investment property and getting that first slip from your property manager to show your rent coming in. However, rental income is just the start. Around tax time, there are even more ways to help you pay off your investment – and one of those is by getting a property depreciation schedule that you can claim on tax. Continue reading Don’t forget to claim Depreciation→
When it comes to building a retirement nest egg for the future, property is still regarded as one of the safest long-term investments.
While some investors may want to buy a property and rent it out straight away, others may choose to live in the home while they renovate it. Investing in bricks and mortar can be a great way to create wealth, but there are some golden rules to consider before taking the plunge into property investment. Continue reading 10 tips for getting started in property investment→
Just a flourish with the paintbrush can put some wind in the sales.
Heritage-listed property remain a contentious issue for home buyers.
High rent arrears rates and maintenance costs can be easily avoided with eight handy tips, according to Michelle Williams of Launceston-based @Home Property Management Solutions. 
2014… and we’re off!