Renovating an investment property should always be approached by a landlord as a business challenge in which you must try to limit spending while maximising potential rental income. Motivation to upgrade the quality of a rental might vary from wanting to leverage tax advantages from the property in their entirety or be about finding and…
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The speed at which most of us have embraced the work-from-home movement has been incredible. Society has shifted with such gusto that many are wondering whether we’ll return to the office once the virus is finally conquered, or if this is the new normal. The impact on our lives and communities will be profound if…
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The new extended bushfire season occurring each summer means preparations to secure our homes against ember attack and flames should never be far from our thoughts. While we all hope we’ll never see another summer like 2019-2020, everyone who lives in a bush setting, whether in the city or rural areas, should take the opportunity…
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Selling by private treaty is the most popular way to sell your home and is great alternative to the tension-filled experience of watching your home go under the hammer at auction. Private treaty sales is the most popular method of sale with approximately 75% of homes sold this way across the country. It allows a…
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New apartment blocks are being built in our major cities all the time, and the idea of owning a brand new unit with a swimming pool, gym and underground parking is alluring. For a piece of the action, though, you usually have to buy off-the-plan and then wait for construction to finish before moving in.…
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Owning a home is a work in progress – there’s always something fix, maintain or replace. And if you don’t stay on top of it, your to-do list can grow quickly. Property is the most significant investment most of us ever make and so time and effort should be invested to keep it in great…
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Nobody sells on a whim so there’s little excuse for not preparing your home for the moment that it goes on the market. You’ll give yourself the best chance of maximising the final sale price by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your property, and deciding whether to invest in some smart renovations that will…
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Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that the ownership of a house cannot match. Buying a unit is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with the cost of purchasing – or maintaining – an entire block of land. Many people are turning their back on detached houses…
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A tired or broken boundary fence will always be a drag on the positive impression that you want your home to make with prospective buyers and can have an impact on the final sale price. Fences that lean, have missing or rotten slats are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have to…
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If you’re in the market for an investment property but finding prices a little on the steep side, there’s a new disruptive trend to consider – fragmented ownership. New proptech startups like Bricklet, make it possible to purchase a slice of a property that is co-owned with others. You could own one-tenth of a house…
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