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How much will my bathroom renovation cost?

So that 1980s wallpaper and water guzzling toilet are no longer working for you and you desperately want a bathroom makeover. Where do you begin? How much will it cost? Well, as with any renovation, begin your bathroom renovation with a detailed plan.Read More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

Renovating For Profits & Home Improvement - Articles

Don’t get caught! Read the fine print on the real estate contract

Don’t get caught! Read the fine print on the real estate contract. Every once in a while we all skip over the details on a document and either sign or click ‘okay’ on the internet. Although this is generally harmless when it comesRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

Property Investment Analysis - Articles

How much does house painting cost?

How much does house painting cost? That is always the question on everybody’s lips but the answer is not so straightforward.Whether you are renovating, touching up your rental unit in between tenants or getting ready to sell, a lick of paint can goRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

Renovating For Profits & Home Improvement - Articles

10 Tips For Investing In Cash-Flow Positive Property

10 Tips For Investing In Cash-Flow Positive Property 1. Be clear on how much return you need to make the property positive! The first thing you need to define is, what sort of return you need to make a property cash-flow positive. This mayRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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Property Investment Advice: Who can you trust?

Taking friendly property investment advice can be risky at the best of times and in the day of digital information, it can be even more so. Everyone has an opinion about the current market and what is the ‘best way’ to take action,Read More...

Steve McKnight

November 30th, 2012

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QLD mining towns – a smart property investment?

Investing in the resource rich areas of Queensland has proved to be a smart property investment for financiers over the last ten years or so. Gladstone in particular, saw dwelling prices rocket since the region’s humble beginnings a decade ago. However, with miningRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 30th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia Stats & Data

Investing in Australia

Recent months have seen a lot of speculation regarding the state of the property market and the pace at which it will recover. While the lowering of commodities prices and slowing mining industry will have an impact on certain markets, investing in AustraliaRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 29th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Tenants get the squeeze as Sydney vacancy rates tighten

Sydneysiders who are seeking rental accommodation will likely find the market tough in the coming months, as Sydney vacancy rates tighten, with latest figures indicating that demand is significantly outpacing supply. The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) released the OctoberRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 23rd, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Should I invest in property with my SMSF?

Should I invest in property with my SMSF? Every type of investment involves a certain degree of risk, but to invest in property using your self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can be especially tricky. The process is quite complex and therefore poses a greaterRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 23rd, 2012

Property Investment Analysis - Articles

Qld homebuilding figures reflect wider trends

It is no secret that the Qld homebuilding figures of the property industry in Australia, has been a reflection of the nation’s two-speed economy. While resource-rich areas have experienced commercial growth and economic expansion, their less than well-endowed counterparts have struggled to keepRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 12th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia