5 Mistakes That Make House Flipping a Flop

House flipping has become the day trading of the first decades of the 2000s. But in the rush to make a profit, far too many would-be real estate moguls overlook the basics and end up failing. In this article we’ll look at the five biggest mistakes investors make in this market and how to avoid … Read more

6 Ways To Boost Your Rental Income

Attracting reliable tenants is a crucial part of any investment strategy. Yet, it is an area that many investors overlook as they become fixated on price and positively gearing their portfolio. Price is important, of course, but equally important is whether the place will be in demand by tenants. This is a question that should … Read more

Buying Investment Property – Rules to Follow

It really important to have some guidelines to follow when you are starting your career in real estate investing. If you follow the rules, you can never really lose. On the other hand, with experience you may be able to bend the rules and still make good deals. Investing Rule #1 – Not All Deals … Read more

Finally Bought My Dream Home. What Next?

Now that you have finally bought your dream home, it is time to ‘beautify’ it to make it the perfect “Home Sweet Home”, a phenomenon that can be experienced nowhere else except your one true Home.   Why Should I Renovate My Home? A house is the reflection of its owners, whether the pearl white … Read more

11 Ways Property Investors Can Ease The Pain Of A Tax Audit

Imagine you just received a letter from the ATO advising they will be conducting an audit of your tax affairs. For many this is a daunting task and dare I say it; even a visit to the dentist is looking better. With an increasing number of ATO audits it is imperative that as a property … Read more

Eco-Friendly Flooring Solutions That Are Anything But Boring!

Environmentally friendly materials are becoming an increasingly popular choice for anyone building a new home or redecorating their existing one. It used to be the case that if you wanted to make an environmental friendly choice you would have to take the bland, expensive option. Fortunately, more and more manufacturers are realizing the importance buyers … Read more

Choose a Color Scheme that is Neutral and Natural Feeling

Have you ever why you feel instantly at home in some spaces and turned off immediately in others? It could be the home’s color scheme or palette that was used. It is no secret that staged homes sell quicker and for better prices than those that are not. One of the best home staging elements … Read more

Property Valuation: How Much Do You Really Know?

There is a need for valuation when someone is buying or selling any property. It is through the valuers that a property can be available at the right price. However, how much do we really know about property valuation? Vicky How, Principal of Bloomland Property Consultants shares some important tips when it comes to this … Read more

10 Things Home Buyers Always Do Wrong

Getting excited about the home buying process and wanting to jump in immediately is a common reaction to most people. Having the realtor chauffeur you around to look at beautiful homes and neighborhoods, holding the door for you, etc. I mean, it feels like you’re a celebrity for a day! However most buyers make common … Read more

Window Treatments For Every Room In The Home

When it comes to home decor, there are some things we love to think about, and others that we tend to gloss over. Window treatments definitely find themselves on that list of home decorating tasks that don’t exactly captivate. But the fact of the matter is that your windows can be every bit as stunning … Read more