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How to choose and install a reverse cycle air-conditioning system for apartments?
// // // ]]>// Most older style apartments and units in Australia were built without air-conditioning or heating. New apartments coming onto the market these days are generally fitted with reverse cycle air-conditioning which are either ducted (built into the … Continue reading
How to get off the rental rut
// // I know of quite a few renters, mostly young X & Y generation youths with good paying jobs who simply can’t put together a deposit towards a first home. They have been renting for years either by themselves … Continue reading
How to find a good architect
// // // ]]>// When you are considering building your own home or undertaking major renovations, an architect may be critical to ensure that your project will be completed within your budget and time frame. Many people see an architect … Continue reading
How to obtain accurate construction costs?
// // // ]]>// // // ]]> Not only have property prices increased significantly over the last 15 months, property investors who are looking to build their own homes either through a builder or using a volume home builder need … Continue reading
How to secure a rental property
// // // ]]>// Vacancy rates for rental properties in major capital cities across Australia are at all-time lows, some even going below 1% of available rental properties in the market. There have been horror stories that renters in certain … Continue reading
How to choose the right builder for your dream home
// // // ]]>// Home renovations, extensions and improvements have pre-occupied many Australians who choose to embark on the work for various reasons – improve their lifestyle, family planning, make money and create value for their real estate investments. Building … Continue reading
How to avoid buying a dud apartment
// // // ]]>// When buying an apartment, the same principles and good common sense apply and these include the usual location analysis, good public transport and amenities, attractive floor-plans and unique points of differences, modern conveniences such as reverse … Continue reading
How to get into property development
// // // ]]>// For any budding residential property developer, I cannot recommend more highly Ron Forlee excellent book on the subject. Among the key topics covered in his book include: Understanding the residential property market and development process Getting … Continue reading
How to obtain approval for a Development Application
// // // ]]>// The process of obtaining approval for a Development Application (DA) can be a daunting task as it involves dealing with the bureaucratic maze of councils and other authorities such as the Office and local utility companies. … Continue reading
How to find a property development site
// // // ]]>// Here are some key issues when searching for a development site to build your house: 1. Research It is important to determine and decide in the first instance whether your intended development is to … Continue reading
How to subdivide land – Top strategies for success
Subdividing property is like buying a whole cake for $30 and then cutting the cake into 8 equal slices and selling off each slice for $5. The sum of each individual slice is greater than the whole cake. To ensure … Continue reading
How to get finance for your property
A few years back, banks and non-bank lenders were keen to finance homeowners who can demonstrate a steady income each month to repay their home loans. Since the global financial crisis, financial institutions are a lot more vigilant these days … Continue reading
How to find a good property manager
// // // ]]>// Apart from charging a reasonable rate for managing your investment properties, I value the following criteria which makes a great property manager: 1. Service and responsiveness The time when you need your property manager most and … Continue reading
How to justify rent increase – simple tips
// // One of many simple ways to justify charging higher rent is to identify small improvements which will make a big difference to your tenant’s comfort. Recently, I decided to upgrade the tapware, toilets, cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher in … Continue reading
How to maintain happy tenants
// // One of my favourite properties in my portfolio is a 1 bedroom courtyard unit in Rhodes. It has a total area of 85sqm which includes a good size, north facing courtyard of 20sqm. The compelling strengths of this … Continue reading
