Mining for property gold

One of the most asked questions to our property coaches is, “Can you recommend any suburbs to buy in?”. And the answer is firm: “you MUST do all the due diligence to find those suburbs yourself.” This is simply because there are so many variables […]

Paint like a pro

Cherie shows you the secrets of a flawless professional paint finish that you don’t want to miss. [Transcript] Now you might think painting is one of those easy DIY jobs that anybody can do. Well, let me tell you I’ve seen a lot of shoddy […]

5 tips to keep your head at auction

Whether buying or selling at auction, it’s possibly one of the most pressured and stressful situations you’ll find yourself in. Even if you think you’re mentally prepared, it’s easy to crumble when the spotlight falls on that prized property. If you’re the potential purchaser, that […]

How to Renovate a Kitchen: The Order of Works

It’s one of the most expensive rooms in the house to renovate, so if you’ve decided to project manage your kitchen reno and bring in the various trades, good on you – just be sure you’re up to the challenge. Every renovation project is going […]

Top 74 Rental Rippers Revealed

Hot on the heels of CoreLogic’s report that highlighted the success rate of property flipping comes its follow-up Top Rental Performers Report, which reveals 74 prime rental suburbs nationwide. Together, the reports paint an interesting checkerboard of Australia’s property market. And the combined stats certainly reinforce something […]

The Secret To Successful Flipping

I’ve just got home from a blissful four weeks away and I was back on the airwaves this week following the release of a CoreLogic report on the success of flipping. The huge media interest in the report certainly reflects Australia’s love affair with renovation […]

The Mindset for Success

The mindset for success If you’re anything like me, the end of a year feels more like the end of a marathon, and the last thing you’re thinking about is goals for the new year. Rest and relaxation, and time with my daughter and partner, […]

Asbestos In Your Home? Be Aware!

Asbestos could be anywhere, and you need to be aware! Especially for renovators, the risks need to be understood. Australia was among the highest consumers of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the world. Multiple products still lie hidden in one-third of Aussie homes built or renovated […]

Learn how to create a luxury look on a limited budget

Homeowner Brian has been the proud owner of his large residential home in Sydney’s semi-rural Dural for the last 20 years. Built in 2000 and featuring five bedrooms over a sprawling 200 square metre footprint, his home has been meticulously maintained, but never renovated since it […]