Getting out to look at property is part of the research before buying. It may be that you intend buying a property as a hold, or it may be that you going to buy, renovate and sell. Therefore, the big questions are “How do you add value?” and “How much will the renovation cost?”. If […]

You have just completed your renovation project and you couldn’t be more proud of the job you have done. Now to the selling… You hold your first open home and some first home buyers fall in love the home, only they’ve checked the ratings valuation and and looked up some on line sites and can’t […]

What is networking really about? I often speak with people who talk about the various networking groups they belong to and it strikes me more often than not during these conversations, that the whole reason for networking is to ‘get’ something from others – work, business, notoriety, connections, free advice. There always seems to be […]

Get Enough Rest Productivity can suffer if you don’t feel your best, and one of the most important factors of feeling up to par is maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. Getting enough rest is one of the easiest things you can do to revitalise your mental clarity, passion and energy. Studies show that those who […]

Property investing can be a minefield and IS hard work, particularly when you’re first starting out. It’s a myth to think that making big bucks is easy from just buying a house and sitting on it with you reaping the rewards of capital gains over time. So let me ask you this: Do you have […]

Tip #1: Let the other party speak first You’ll often hear people say, “Never make the first offer…let the other party do it.” This is great advice, but do you know why that will help your negotiating position? There are two reasons: It allows you to define a mid-point. Many inexperienced negotiators will find themselves […]

Tip #1 – Prep the room for painting Nothing can liven up a once drab room like a splash of new paint. It’s one of the quickest and most impactful ways to give your home new life. However, it’s not just a matter of popping a lid and throwing a brush on a wall. When […]

If you’re like me, you’re all over HGTV and all the real life home reno DIY shows like a rash, looking for ideas. They’re entertaining and inspirational but what the reality TV shows don’t show you is the reality of find, fixing and flipping for a living. We do this for a living and maybe […]

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