I’m often asked the question, particularly from non-property people, how profitable is property development? Well, it largely comes down to risk versus reward. This risk and return paradigm is well understood by many investors – if you want a higher level of return, you need to […]
We all know your kitchen is the most important room in your home, but if you’ve been putting off a reno because it all sounds too hard, you’ll be pleased to know there are some clever shortcuts to make it easy. For example, you can […]
If you’re in the process of building or renovating a bathroom, your choice of tiles is going to be one of the most effective ways to add visual interest and a dash of wow factor. The texture and colour of the tiles you’re considering is […]
If you’ve been procrastinating about whether to buy property, here are some important reasons why you shouldn’t wait around much longer to take the plunge. Since the May election, there have been several pivotal changes that signal the tide has turned for investors. For one, […]
With markets in fluctuation across Australia, it makes sense to adapt your level of risk to the property market you’re operating in. That’s certainly what the banks have been doing! In a rising market, for example, there’s a certain amount of “cream on top” that […]
Selling a property in a challenging market requires that extra creative push to make sure it’s in tip-top shape and stands out from the crowd. This tired-looking Sydney apartment was definitely a candidate for a sizzling makeover, however the owner’s limited budget meant there was […]
With its dated eighties cabinetry and severe lack of storage, this kitchen required a major rethink in order to better capitalise on the existing space. A bookcase served as the owners’ pantry, and sat beside their large fridge and chest freezer on the only free […]
The furniture you choose for a room – and where you place it – is one of the most powerful ways to dictate the look and feel of a space. If your room is quite dark, quite narrow or it feels crowded, the solution may be as simple […]
With the election now over and Labor’s loss relegating its controversial property tax changes to the scrap heap, there’s a collective sigh of relief from property investors in Australia. It means negative gearing remains intact and there’ll be no changes to the current capital gains […]
