The Humble Shed
October 5, 2021
I don’t have a shed. There, I’ve said it. Before you start shaking your head and crying out ‘why not?’ – or are turning back to page two to get my email address so you can write and tell me all the reasons why I should have one – let me say that it is …more »
Inner City or Outer Suburb
October 5, 2021
We all know people who can’t imagine themselves living anywhere they can’t jump in the lift and step out on the pavement before the short walk to buy their coffee. And they probably know people who cannot imagine not being able to kick a ball around the back yard. It has been a long time …more »
Get Informed.
October 5, 2021
All of us have our own reasons for selling our home. It may be that we need a home that is in proximity with our place of work or good schools, or we may want to have a bigger home for our growing family. Perhaps we may want to sell a home for financial reasons, …more »
A Message to the Buyer Today
October 5, 2021
CoreLogic figures have showed that somewhere between 2800 and 3000 + homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities each week during May this year. If you are a buyer today, you need to feel very comfortable with auctions because there is every likelihood the property you want will go under the hammer. …more »
It’s City Life for Me
October 1, 2021
Are you an urban buyer – or would you know how to appeal to one? Property writers are good at coming up with names, or better put, finding labels to describe things be they house types, trends or buyer groups. Here’s one – the urban buyer. (Urban – relating to or characteristic of a city) …more »
Hanging Out in the Treetops
October 1, 2021
Were you lucky enough to have a treehouse to play in as a child? Perhaps it was to establish a top-secret clubhouse similar to where Calvin and Hobbes plot their water balloon attacks on poor Susie. The tree fort is the location of all meetings of G.R.O.S.S. Guess what? Tree houses are not just for …more »
Weather and your investment property
October 1, 2021
In recent years, many landlords unfortunately saw their property investments destroyed or damaged as a result of fire and other weather-related circumstances. Some saw their property’s value and rental return decrease as once-thriving communities became ghost towns through a lengthy rebuilding period. Bushfire risk is increasing as our summers seem set to get drier and …more »
Renovation means engaging a builder
October 1, 2021
Renovating properties is considered one of the best ways to create equity, increase capital value or improve renter appeal, be it cosmetic or major structural work. When your investment strategy extends to buying and renovating, you will need to find the right builder for the job. As with all investment strategies, property investors are encouraged …more »