All Entries in the "Renovations" Category
Sustainability considerations when doing property renovations
Here are considerations you may like to take into account if you are planning to do property renovations to any of your investment properties.
We have talked about better light, better fresh air flow and other features regarding improving the property for sustainable living but one idea that we have not mentioned is the designing of [...]
Property Renovation As A Means To Makng Money From Property Investing
Several times I have talked about property investing and property renovation as means to making money in the property market. Mind you this is almost the extreme and not everyone’s cup of tea, but it certainly does make you aware of what can be achieved.
I read a story the other day about a fellow who [...]
Why Would You Use A Quantity Surveyor If You Are Doing Alterations?
Property Investment Wise with Tracey Lunniss
Do you understand the purpose of a quantity surveyor?
There are several reasons why you would use a quantity surveyor if you are doing alterations.
· Firstly, a quantity surveyor will estimate the cost and amount of materials to be used during an alteration.
· If you get your plans [...]
Property Renovation Making Money
The Reno Kings are professional renovators by default. They started many years ago and found out how ‘easy’ it was to make money renovating houses. They have had a lot of national exposure and ‘go to’ people in the renovation industry and they most certainly have a lot of experience and a lot of tales [...]
Use Care When Choosing Tradespeople For Your Rental Properties
When bringing trades people into your rental properties for property repairs or property renovations, do check that they are qualified to do the work, that they have up-to-date licences and also check their insurance cover.
If the person you employ to do a job has staff or sub-contractors working on the property, make sure that they [...]
Cover Your Bases When Employing Tradespeople At Your Rental Properties
You have chosen the tradespeople to approach and you are now going to speak to them about your work.
So that there can be no confusion or comeback later on, have your requirements in writing. That way their quotes should cover every detail of the job involved.
When you get your quotes get your quantity surveyor to [...]
Government Assistance For Ceiling Insulation
Under the Energy Efficient Homes Package the Australian Government is providing assistance of up to $1000 to landlords and tenants for the installation of new ceiling insulation in existing rental and other properties.
Property owners can apply for assistance for each dwelling they own, whether it is permanently let for is used for holiday letting. The [...]
Timbercrete Fire Bunkers Have The Highest Possible Fire Rating
“In response to the devastating bushfires in Victoria, as well as possible future fires in other areas, Timbercrete has now launched a fire bunker or safety house constructed from arguably Australia’s most fire resistant building product; Timbercrete.”
The fire resistant bunker is produced in kit form and there are licensed dealers to contact.
This Australian invented and [...]
Have you ever considered using hemp for a building material?
Did you know that it can be stronger than cement and 1/6th the weight?
There is a French woman who has built over 300 houses with a mixture of hemp and cement lime. When the hemp fibres are mixed with the cement lime the hemp petrifies and turns to rock. Madam Pierrier has more orders than [...]
Are You Having Plans Drawn Up For Your Renovation?
Do you know the difference between a draftsperson and an architect? I am sure you will know there is a difference but do you know when you would use one and not the other?
A draftsman is a more technical person who will capably draw up the construction plans as described to him. He will also [...]
