Investment changes under a Labor government

In the lead-up to the May 18 federal election, proposed changes to negative gearing have been a key issue of discussion. negative gearing in a nutshell Negative gearing is when the interest on a loan is higher than the net rental income, meaning the investor is […]

How a first-time renovator found success in regional NSW

Having grown up in Wollongong, first-time renovator Anne was familiar with the NSW south coast city and its surrounding suburbs, even though she now lives in Sydney. Priced out of the Sydney market, she decided to return to familiar roots and look for a rental […]

Mastering the right money mindset

Whether you’re saving for a deposit, starting your own business, or simply want to get a better handle on your finances, there might be a major roadblock that you’re not even aware of: the way you think about money. This could be a result of […]

Latest tile trends direct from Italy

One trade fair I never want to miss is the  annual International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings (CERSAIE) in Bologna, Italy. This massive event draws more than 100,000 visitors from around the globe and features 160,000 square metres of exhibition space – so […]

The top five myths of small developments exposed!

On the brink of launching our new online course, Small Developments For Profit, I’d like to tackle some of the myths around property development. It’s neither scary nor overly risky – as long as you’re armed with the right knowledge, tools and skills. And the […]

5 ways to prepare your outdoor entertaining space

Whether your outdoor area is a small balcony or a large yard, spring is the perfect time to prepare your outdoor areas for the warmer season: re-pot or buy new plants, update the garden furniture, ideas for shading… 1. add POTS of style Pots are […]

How you can refresh your decking for summer entertaining

In this video you will learn how to refresh your outdoor decking from Australia’s Reno Queen – Cherie Barber. TRANSCRIPTION: [00:00:13] Getting ready for summer? Forget the juice cleanses and bikini bodies, my priority is getting my home in tip top shape. You can make […]

How to: Top 10 tips of styling for sale

So, your property is meticulously renovated and it’s finally time to put it on the market. If your budget doesn’t stretch to a professional stylist then you need to pull out all the stops to have it looking amazing for the marketing photos and inspections. […]

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 […]