How to double your rental yield

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 […]

Top 10 suburbs in each State with high value growth

The latest CoreLogic figures hold few surprises. The boom period is over for Sydney, after five years of ballistic growth, and things are looking up for capitals that were previously in the doldrums. It’s just the predictable cycle that property goes through. Popular regional areas […]

Top 10 ways to maximise any renovation for profit

You can easily fritter away money on so-called “improvements” that actually do very little to bump up the value of your property. For example, spending a fortune on custom-made items when something off the shelf would have served the purpose just as well. Or racking […]

Be inspired: Learn how to create a $125K value uplift

This enterprising couple cashed in on the ripple effect of Sydney’s blistering house prices, finding a suitable rough diamond on the NSW Central Coast that created an amazing value uplift. The working class suburb they targeted was in the property doldrums for years, until prices […]

6 secrets to finding good tradies

Without doubt, this is one of the topics I am most often asked about. That’s because a reliable, all-round-good tradie who doesn’t charge the earth is pure gold. And the cowboys are sheer hell. I’ve experienced my fair share of both in 25-plus years of […]

Serial renovator makes a cracking $70K profit

Yet another profitable project for 2010 graduate Jason who has successfully flipped this dated Queensland property for a $70K+ profit! STUDENT NAME: Jason M. RENO TIME FRAME: 10 weeks PROFIT:  $72,700 (after purchase, reno & holding costs*) Property Location: Moreton Bay region, Qld Property Type: Freestanding 2 storey […]

How to lay vinyl flooring and save money on your reno

So, I have used these affordable Gerflor self-adhesive vinyl laminate planks, which are great! You can buy them from Bunnings. And you’ll be amazed at just how easy they are to lay and very practical to maintain. They’re also fully waterproof, which means you can […]

Asbestos Awareness with Cherie Barber

​ So you’re thinking about renovating? Before you start planning your project, take RFP founder Cherie Barber’s advice and get to know how to deal with Asbestos in your home! The reality is that if you are renovating an older property in Australia, there’s a […]