A builder’s opinion on setting up disclosure laws in Australia
BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith and his wife Trish have been proactive in campaigning for the immediate set up of disclosure laws across Australia—a petition to ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 22 Aug 2017
The type of properties that could be home to termites and other pests
Whether you’re hiring a professional property inspector or not, BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith believes that a property investor must be aware of the different ...
Major property defects investors must walk away from
While there are certain property issues that could be remedied by simple repairs or renovations, BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith advises buyers and investors to ...
Cash flow versus capital growth: which should property investors prioritise?
Scott O’Neill admits that managing a 28-property portfolio could be a challenge, but he’s able to sleep well at night knowing that most of his assets are “not reliant on ...
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 21 Aug 2017
How to choose the best building inspector to assess your property
Many successful property investors are advocates of being surrounded by a good team, and a building inspector is considered by most as one of the key members that allow ...
How to determine the quality of a property by its location
Aside from being a basis for growth cycle, a property’s location can also be an effective indicator of its structural quality, according to Andrew Mackie-Smith, the ...
What’s the difference between pest inspections and building inspections?
One of the most important but often overlooked parts of purchasing a property is inspection, both for building and for pest, and BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 18 Aug 2017
10-point checklist for investors looking for quality properties
While it is advisable to get pest and building inspectors as part of one’s team, property investors must also equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to be able to ...
HOTSPOTS • Fri, 18 Aug 2017
How this property investor discovered a ‘pattern’ to determine good assets
Victor Kumar and his wife started their journey more than a decade ago right from the bottom—starting as migrants with only $4,500 combined savings with no idea about ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 03 Oct 2017
