Last month we gave you a snapshot of Australia’s top-performing suburbs: the ones that delivered the highest capital growth over the previous 12 months. Digging behind the stats, it was heartening to see you can still pick up plenty of gems for affordable prices. Bargain hunters can find promising pickings for under $300,000 if they’re…
A self-confessed “complete novice” at buying and renovating before she picked up some key pointers at an early seminar Cherie spoke at, Laura Waters signed up for the Renovating For Profit course in September 2016. Having given the couple’s St Kilda unit a successful $60,000 facelift, which secured them a healthy uplift in value…
Renovating an apartment comes with its own set of rules and special considerations. It’s not just your immediate neighbours and other building occupants you need to consider; there are strict strata laws that you need to be aware of. Here are five ways to help ensure your renovation runs smoothly. 1. Do your research If…
Want a kitchen straight out of your favourite interior mag without the designer price tag? With clever ideas and careful project management, it’s possible to have it all. Your kitchen is one of the most critical rooms in your property for adding value, hence the need to get everything right – from your initial idea,…
A kitchen is one of the two key rooms that can add the most value to any home. And also one of rooms where a lot of amateur DIY mistakes are made. In the video below, Australia’s Renovation Queen, Cherie Barber, teaches you how to project manage each stage of a complete kitchen renovation like a pro…
Housing affordability isn’t just stretching the pockets of Aussie buyers, especially in cities like Sydney and Melbourne, it’s also stretching the imagination of designers. Modern apartments are generally showcases of compact design and generous storage, while older apartments make me wonder where on earth previous generations stored all their stuff? Luckily, I quite enjoy getting stuck into…
We love our little ones but the fact is, they grow up fast and outgrow their bedrooms too! Gone are the fluffy toys, in come the teen years… If your tween wants a bedroom makeover with teen style, you don’t need to spend a fortune on a complete overhaul. With some creativity, some clever ideas,…
Dreaming of a dual income property? You’re not alone! Whether it’s a duplex, granny flat, or dual occupancy new build, having two income streams is a fast way to pay down debt and get to that all-important goal of owning your property outright for a passive income, when you need it later in life. When…
It started as a love affair here in Australia, but now this enterprising couple has pulled off an amazing renovation in Canada, using Cherie’s tried and true formulas. Max Shepherdson met his Canadian girlfriend Natasha while she was in Sydney in 2010. He had his own carpentry business, so he already had a close affinity…