renovating
85 results tagged renovating:
What to look for when buying an investment property
So, you're in the market for an investment property. Time to scour your area for the cheapest, highest-renting property, right? Wrong.
How properly planning your renovations can help you avoid a DIY disaster
Halfway through knocking down a wall is not the time to realise you forgot to set a budget. Here's how to plan - and budget - for your renovations.
When you can claim the cost of renovating your investment property
Renovating a rental property can be an expensive and time-consuming business, but the good news is that many of the costs can be claimed as a tax deduction.
How to protect your home from a hefty $6000 repair bill
Leaks and cracks are common building defects, and the repair bill can cost you thousands. Here are some solutions to help avoid blowing your bank account.
What’s in the pipeline for plumbing supplier Reliance Worldwide
The Reliance Worldwide share price is down almost 40% since last August. But before you wash your hands of this plumbing supplier, is it time to buy?
The true cost of owning and maintaining a heritage home
You've found a charming old property but it needs work. The challenge is to follow the renovation rules without breaking the bank.
How to avoid your home renovation becoming a nightmare
We've all heard the horror stories: the builder that went bust halfway through a project, the dodgy workmanship. Here's how to avoid building and renovation hell.
Ask Paul: Can we afford a $300,000 renovation?
With a mortgage, an investment loan, and a job change on the horizon, can Dom and his family afford to borrow money for a $300,000 renovation?
Ask Paul: We moved away for work and our house can’t be rented
With a house in no condition to be rented and a recent $150,000 inheritance, Michelle asks if she should pay off the mortgage early or invest in ETFs. Paul Clitheroe has a better idea.
Cherie Barber on flipping property in a cooling market
You can still make a profit, but you have to be very strategic about the property you buy and how much you spend on the renovation, and accurately forecast the price you're likely to get.
