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Add $100,000+ value to your property with this tip- add a driveway

Adding off street parking to your inner to mid-city properties can increase the value of the home by hundreds of...

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Why over-styling your property can lose you money

When a buyer inspects your property you have a one off chance to create an unforgettable first impression. It goes...

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5 steps to a successful property purchase

The sad truth in investing is that most people never achieve the results they want. They buy 1 or 2 or even 3...

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The 30 Minute Reno: Do you need a new roof?

Before purchasing a property, a building inspector should be brought in to report on the structural condition of the...

Rising vacancy and falling rent in Melbourne

Melbourne is seeing a rise in vacancy rates and a fall in median rent, according to data from the Real Estate Institute...

Subdivision to become quicker

A new system from the Victorian government is set to make subdivision, and a host of other changes to property,...

Cardboard 'castle' rental receives applications

A rental listing for a cardboard castle on the internet has attracted over 700 views and a series of serious inquiry,...

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Investors Ask: Renovation depreciation

Q. I have recently bought a newly renovated sixth floor unit as a rental property. I do not have records of the extent...

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The 30 Minute Reno: A quick win-win

With the harsh weather conditions we endure here in Australia, it has become an increasingly popular option to install...

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Property Investors Are Ready; the Market Needs a Date

There’s an election coming up in Australia. We all know that but we don’t know when

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10 tips to reduce reno costs: Joinery

Storage is absolutely essential in any renovation whether it be owner occupied, a rental or for sale. Custom made...

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Assessing a future hotspot

It's good to know where the hotspots are currently, but what's actually important is where they will be in the future....

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Four hotspots to put on your radar

While tourist destinations around Australia have been shunned for property investment over the past few years, a few...

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Vacancy rates climbing

The level of residential property rental vacancies has increased again during May, according to new figures.

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The 30 Minute Reno: Know Your Windows

When you’re renovating a property there are many different styles of house windows around that have been in use over...

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The key to tenant demand

To secure property in the most sought-after areas there’s one ingredient no investor can afford to ignore, according...

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Body corporate debt could exclude your say

You may be aware that having any form of body corporate debt excludes your vote from any minor or major decisions at...

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Reno disasters to avoid

If you’ve bought a property to renovate without doing your due diligence, you’re already behind. You need to...

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The 30 Minute Reno: Oiling your deck

For decks to look their best year in and year out they need to be maintained. Here are a few helpful tips for preparing...

Common traps with rental properties

There are five common traps investors can fall into when renting their property to family, friends or loved ones,...