How I made $25,000 from one simple idea
I love Australia Day. It's a time of celebrating what is great about Australia and being Australian. It's a day brimming with Aussie pride. We are proud of our beaches, our sport stars and our mates. We are proud of our children. We are proud of...
How to negotiate a win-win
3 little secrets for successfully negotiating your next property deal Do you avoid conflict at all costs? Or do you like to play hard ball so that winner takes all? Have you ever wondered how it is possible for both parties in a negotiation to feel like they...
How to Profit from Renovating – Even in the Cheapest Suburbs
How to Profit from Renovating – Even in the Cheapest Suburbs Do you have a yearning to renovate for profit but feel that your limited funds are restricting you? Don’t despair. As Napoleon Hill says, “There is nothing that belief plus a burning desire...
The Pros and Cons of Renovating a Character Cottage
The Pros and Cons of Renovating a Character Cottage A beautifully renovated weatherboard cottage can certainly pull on the heart strings. It’s exciting to imagine these tired old houses being prodded and polished back to the sparkling beauty of their...
4 Simple Tips to Confidently Renovate for Profit
4 Simple Tips That Will Give You the Confidence You Need to Renovate for Profit Have you ever wondered how professional renovators manage to find run-down properties in great suburbs and make a profit from renovating? It can feel daunting when you’re...
7 steps to defining and eliminating your fears
A 30 minute action plan to creating your property investment dream I've been reading "The 4-Hour Work Week" by Timothy Ferriss. It is a step-by-step guide to living the life of your dreams. It's about escaping the 9-5, living anywhere and being rich....
4 Steps for a Hassle-Free Paint Job
Painting your home can be the easiest way to add high impact to your home renovation. One of our clients recently bemoaned the state of her DIY renovation saying “my entire house needs renovating, inside and out, and I just don’t know where to...
A Distressed Property Renovation – My Story
My personal motto is simple. A property deal must create a win/win for all involved. Vendors, buyers, real estate agents. We’ve heard stories about investors making big money from buying discounted properties from distressed...
From trash to treasure
It's been such a long time since I last shared any renovation secrets with you! So it's high time to get our creative juices flowing again and have a look at some dramatic before and after photos... Over the last couple of years I've been busy...
How to find your perfect property AND free up your weekends
Do you want to purchase property in Australia right now? Do you hate the thought of spending your precious weekends traipsing through open homes? Do you feel nauseous at the thought of scrolling through hundreds of lacklustre descriptions while...