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How much should I spend on my reno? Part one: valuations
Number crunching is one of the less exciting parts of renovating – but unfortunately it’s also one of the most important. Whether you are turning over an investment property or renovating your home as...
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Refinancing your home to fund your reno: what to consider
Structural renovations usually come with a hefty price tag, and the majority of homeowners with a mortgage do not have an abundance of funds lying around to pay for their home improvements. If you are...
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How does murder affect property price?
If you’re not reading this out of curiosity (fetching title, isn’t it), then you’re probably either looking at buying a property with a cloudy history, or have already bought one and you’re just...
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Should you buy before you sell?
Number crunching is one of the less exciting parts of renovating – but unfortunately it’s also one of the most important. Whether you are turning over an investment property or renovating your home as...
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Include depreciation deductions in your renovation budget
Property investors who decide to embark on a renovation are often unaware that any additions made will not only potentially add value to the property, they also can impact the deductions they can claim...
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The Pod System: the perfect solution for renovators who need more space
Deciding whether to renovate or relocate is a big question. For many people, the benefits of renovating will win them over; think staying in the same area, avoiding the cost of moving and adding value...
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Real reno: the perfect property flip!
It’s always a thrill to see the For Sale sign go up on a home you’ve just finished renovating – especially when you’ve already found your next project. But what do you do when the stars don’t align and...
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What’s the deal with recent rate hikes?
Just when you were pulling your hair out over the impending spending of Christmas, the banks come along and hike home loan rates, effectively jacking up your monthly expenses for the next 30 years. But...
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To fix or not to fix (your loan)
If you’re planning a renovation, just finished one, or you’re right in the thick of one, you may well be re-evaluating your mortgage options. And if you are, you are also probably asking yourself the...
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Hot property: how to sell in summer
Spring has always been the darling season on the property sales calendar, but summer is hot for sales too—if the timing’s right. When is the best time to sell a property? Many people assume it’s...
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Selling before you buy… patience is a virtue!
When clients came to talk to us recently about organising finance for the purchase of their next family home, it was time to action the “slow and steady wins the race” approach. Leah and Brett bought...
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Selling in spring: Property makeovers for a competitive season
As soon as the calendar hits September you can feel the property market wake up from its winter hibernation. Welcome to spring, one of the most competitive times of year to list your property. Here are...
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How to: Add value and increase deductions when renovating
Australians have always had a passion for renovating property and recent predictions on renovation spending for 2016 suggest this trend will continue. Data from the Commonwealth Bank Future Home...
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The five warning signs you’re about to overcapitalise
Imagine purchasing a property with the view of adding a second storey extension for the water views or extending out the back, only to later find out the local planning laws didn’t allow it. Or...
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The deductions property investors often throw away
All too often we see investors contacting specialist quantity surveyors to organise a depreciation schedule after they have completed renovations to an investment property. In most instances this is...
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How to find hidden value in your next investment property
If you’re on the hunt for your next investment property, don’t discount the ‘diamonds in the rough’ AKA existing properties that may not be a brand new build. While brand new properties are always an...
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Top financial advice for home renovators
As renovation reality shows like The Block boom in popularity, more homeowners are willing to get their hands dirty and tackle home revamps. Whether it’s to boost the property’s selling value or to...
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Expert advice: Why 2017 will be the year of the small reno
Property trends for 2017 are all associated with the year of the small reno. These include keeping an eye on interest rates, declining returns for real estate flippers and making small renovations...
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Swimming pool items that make a (tax) splash
Considering installing a pool in your rental property or during your reno? We Aussies are a water loving people but a swimming pool can be a long term expense. If you’re considering adding a swimming...
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How To: Carefully claim deductions when renovating
Before renovating an investment property, there are a number of factors investors should be aware of, particularly as any work completed could impact the deductions available to be claimed. Below are a...
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