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How To Protect Yourself From Renovation Overruns

Have you ever noticed how things always seem to take longer to do than you expect. This is a very real problem for renovators because days translate into cost and several negative consequences. You may be surprised to discover that it is a studied and documented symptom of the human condition.The planning fallacy was first [...]

3 Tips For Finding Fertile Ground For Renovating

Identifying an area to find property to renovate can be challenging. The ideal is to renovate in the area you live in but that’s not always possible. Working out where to renovate can take a bit of time and rather than dragging out the dartboard, there are some statistics you can use to help narrow [...]

A Renovation To Attract Buyers

I really like to look at adding value to a property with the mindset of service to others, not in a self-serving sappy way but more win-win scenario.  I think that as a woman I have a distinct advantage in this area.  Before I get shot down in flames, I’ll explain. Women still do the [...]

Money Down The Drain Mistakes

We all know purchasing a property is an expensive endeavour, but there is a lot you can do to ensure that these costs do not get out of hand. Doing a building inspection is essential but few people think about getting a plumbing inspection… Plumbing repairs are notoriously expensive and the last thing you want [...]

Beware Of Swimming Pool Blunders

Many people dream of owning a home with a swimming pool, thinking of relaxing summer days lounging around the pool with family and friends. Buying a house with a pool can be enticing but it can also become a money pit if you don’t check it out properly before you buy. A sparkling swimming pool [...]

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