How to get a DIY designer kitchen in 1 day

Few people have the luxury of an unlimited budget when it comes time to overhaul their kitchen – traditionally one of the most trade-intensive and hence expensive rooms to renovate. For a total strip out and fit out, labour costs can spiral out of control […]

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 […]

Mining for property gold

One of the most asked questions to our property coaches is, “Can you recommend any suburbs to buy in?”. And the answer is firm: “you MUST do all the due diligence to find those suburbs yourself.” This is simply because there are so many variables […]

How to create the right feature walls

Adding personality to a room is always important, as plain or impersonal styling is never good enough, whether the property is your own or you’re styling to sell your valuable investment. Feature walls, although not always popular, really do lift the look and feel of […]

Paint like a pro

Cherie shows you the secrets of a flawless professional paint finish that you don’t want to miss. [Transcript] Now you might think painting is one of those easy DIY jobs that anybody can do. Well, let me tell you I’ve seen a lot of shoddy […]

5 tips to keep your head at auction

Whether buying or selling at auction, it’s possibly one of the most pressured and stressful situations you’ll find yourself in. Even if you think you’re mentally prepared, it’s easy to crumble when the spotlight falls on that prized property. If you’re the potential purchaser, that […]

Create a designer kitchen in 1 day

A kitchen reno can blow a giant hole in your overall project budget. They’re tricky to get right and you can be easily seduced into spending big! Most Aussie’s spend $10-15K on a kitchen renovation and top end designs can cost up to $50K. But there is […]

A sense of space in a small place

Apartment renos can be tricky … and the smaller the space, the cleverer you have to be. Getting Amy and Cary’s 40 square metre 1 bedder ready for sale was a challenge. They were bursting at the seams – from the moment you entered the […]

Top 74 Rental Rippers Revealed

Hot on the heels of CoreLogic’s report that highlighted the success rate of property flipping comes its follow-up Top Rental Performers Report, which reveals 74 prime rental suburbs nationwide. Together, the reports paint an interesting checkerboard of Australia’s property market. And the combined stats certainly reinforce something […]