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 […]
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 […]
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 latest Top Rental Performers report from CoreLogic is a heartening counter to all the doom and gloom in the media about Australia’s property market. It demonstrates once again there’s no such thing as “the property market”, as if it’s one great mass of bricks […]
As an official Brand Ambassador for Taubmans, I was amongst the first to be let in on the Taubmans Colour of the Year 2019. Being a huge fan of green (anyone who knows me well is aware of my weakness for green eyeshadow), I couldn’t […]
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures for the June quarter for capital city growth paint an interesting, if patchy, picture of property prices countrywide. Together with the latest Market Facts release from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), it certainly reinforces what we already […]
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 […]
If there’s one great myth in the renovation world, it’s that do-it-yourself (DIY) is the path to easy riches. The reality is often just the opposite. Apply your novice skills to the wrong job and it could actually devalue your property. A lot depends on […]
Learn Cherie Barber’s steps on how you can tile like a professional right here. In this video you’ll learn: A checklist on what you need to be able to tile When to waterproof and who can waterproof The steps on how to tile splash backs, […]
