Bob Andersen is a passionate pioneer in the world of property development education. A self-made property developer with three decades of experience, Andersen has seen firsthand how property development projects generate the fastest and most rewarding profits in  real estate. And he knows even brand-new investors can be property developers. The idea that development projects are only for the bigwigs in property is just a … Continue reading 1-2-3 Property Profit

Fixed-price house and land packages remain one of the most popular options for Australian property investors, thanks to the peace of mind they provide in terms of expenditure, but just how set in stone are the final fees? “Sometimes investors are told they have a fixed price, but there’s an exclusion of some variant built into the contract,” says Chris Cramer, head of house and … Continue reading Fixed-Price House And Land Packages

Maintaining a good relationship with tenants can minimise risk for a property owner, but that’s not always easy to do when a traditional real estate agent is acting as the middleman. In 2013, Michael Gilbert co-founded Cubbi with his brother, Jason. He explains how the online platform can help owners build a better relationship with their tenants and ultimately earn a greater return on investment. … Continue reading Boost Your Rental Return

There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about changes in lending standards and the potential impact of tighter finance on the property market. I’m all for responsible lending, as long as a healthy dose of common sense is applied when implementing the lending standards. This means that the regulators need to give proper consideration to the practical consequences of any new regulation, and … Continue reading The Unintended Consequences Of "Irresponsible" Regulation

Take a look at the main things to consider before making a decision to switch to short-term rental for your investment property. Airbnb, HomeAway and other short-term rental booking websites have disrupted the accommodation sector. Who would have said, 10 years ago, that paying to stay at a stranger’s place would become a thing? These platforms changed not only the way travellers book accommodation but … Continue reading Main Differences Between Short-Term And Traditional Rental Options

As a socialising and entertaining space, a sitting room plays an important role. It could be a small  space off the side of the dining room, an annex to the living area or even its very own dedicated zone. Wherever it is, a sitting room can be renovated without too much expense to deliver maximum impact. Sitting rooms are sometimes called front rooms, as this … Continue reading Reno Focus: Sitting Room

Home ownership is a key goal for many Australians. Owning a property signifies stability, security and comfort –  a personal safe haven in which one can seek shelter and feel completely at ease. The chance to own a home should not be restricted to the overly privileged, but right now it looks as if we are heading that way. Various areas of the nation are … Continue reading Tackling The Housing Affordability Crisis

Modano is a revolutionary plug-and-play technology that is wielding boundless power for mum-and-dad investors through to serious financiers and property developers. Co-creator James Longden outlines how investors can benefit. Q. Modano is a world first. How does it work? Modano brings accurate feasibility modelling to the masses. It’s a financial modelling add-in for Excel that we built for big companies like BHP, AMP, Caltex, Australia … Continue reading A Revolution In Feasibility Modelling