After completing their first renovation together as Cosmetic Renovations for Profit students Daniel and Melinda bought this Gold Coast unit a couple of doors down. “We knew first-hand what renovated properties were selling for in our target suburb on the Gold Coast, so we pounced […]
TEN percent of your property value is my golden rule for cosmetic renovation budgets. But sometimes, you need far less to make a BIG profit! With this project, I helped homeowner Michelle, who had lived in her home for almost 30 years. Still with a […]
This month we’re revealing some of the key hot spots from the new CoreLogic report, Top Affordable Suburbs. This invaluable resource identifies the top 100 suburbs and towns Australia-wide where the median value is under $500,000, and they’ve recorded strong capital growth. For those who doubt you can […]
Learn Cherie Barber’s personal guide on how to professional establish your renovation site. In this video you’ll learn: The steps on how to set up and provide a safe work site How to identify the Principal Contractor and what their role should entail When to […]
Fiona Bouchier has definitely earned the label of “professional renovator”. This marks yet another successful flip since completing the Cosmetic Renovations for Profit bootcamp in 2014. Having successfully renovated three properties in Frankston, Victoria, she moved a little further down the Mornington Peninsula […]
Got your sights set on a new property, want to fund a renovation or simply refinance? If you’re looking to dip into the current equity in your home, then you’re going to need the services of a bank valuer. Having an idea of what drags […]
Top negotiating skills are something every successful renovator needs to master, because trust me, you’ll be applying those skills on a daily basis throughout your renovation project. You’ll be wheeling and dealing with a whole range of people, many of whom you’ve never met before. […]
Sometimes it’s the most awkward rooms that give you the brightest ideas! When I met my youngest client, 7 year old Oscar and his Mum Natalie, that was certainly the case. Oscar had been sharing a bedroom and bunk beds with his younger brother Lennox, […]
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 […]
