The ultimate guide to building a new home

Thinking of building a duplex? Here's where to start

Daniel Butkovich|Jul 12, 2021
Knocking down one home and building two in its place is a popular development strategy, but not all blocks are suitable and there are steps home owners need to take to succeed.
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Thinking of building a duplex? Here's where to start
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Why you should consider knocking your home down and rebuilding

Kate Farrelly|May 14, 2021
If you’ve outgrown your home, bought the worst home in the best street or simply want to generate wealth through shrewd property investment, you’ve got a few options.
Why you should consider knocking your home down and rebuilding

Cladding nightmare could send apartment owners broke 

Alexandra Cain|Aug 31, 2020
Property owners around the country could end up bankrupt if they fail to come up with the funds for costly remediation work, and experts say first-home buyers and retirees are most at risk.
Cladding nightmare could send apartment owners broke 

Should you stay or sell when developers come to your neighbourhood?

Alexandra Cain|Jun 15, 2020
Property owners next to new projects may make a windfall or suffer through years of construction, depending on the type of development.
Should you stay or sell when developers come to your neighbourhood?

How to make sure your new vegetable seedlings survive 

Jim Malo|Mar 27, 2020
If you're new to growing your own food, it's worth planning your vegetable garden to give your new edible plants the best chance of survival.
How to make sure your new vegetable seedlings survive 

What to look for when buying into a new suburb

Sue Williams|Jan 15, 2020
Buying into a newly developed neighbourhood can be a gamble, but with the right research it can be a calculated risk with the potential of major rewards.
What to look for when buying into a new suburb

How much does it really cost to install a swimming pool?

Dani Giannopoulos|Dec 29, 2019
If the heat has you considering installing a pool of your own, there are numerous options depending on your budget.
How much does it really cost to install a swimming pool?

How to add value to your property without actually renovating

Dani Giannopoulos|Oct 12, 2019
This is the one of the most lucrative and popular ways to capitalise on your home and its value but it does have its pitfalls. Here's how to make it successful
How to add value to your property without actually renovating

How to build an investment property from scratch

Kate Farrelly|Aug 21, 2019
If you’re thinking about doing a small-scale development, there’s some essential research you’ll want to undertake before you can count on a profitable project.
How to build an investment property from scratch

How to apply for financing if you're building a brand new home

Daniel Butkovich|Aug 14, 2019
It's easy to get swept away in finishes, fixtures and fittings, but there's another f-word that's arguably the most important part – finance.
How to apply for financing if you're building a brand new home
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