Check out my latest article in the Your Investment Property magazine for mountains of tips and ideas to help you renovate for a profit.  (Read More)

It’s a common mistake to just try to make a property look good when renovating for a profit or to sell – and this is of course very important. However, it’s more important to produce a ‘product’ (your property) that buyers want to buy to buy from a practical perspective too.  (Read More)

I often get asked ‘how much will you charge to do my colours’. My answer? Nothing – because I won’t do it. There are so many other factors to consider and I for one find it impossible to ignore the things that I know NEED to change in order for a real transformation to be made possible. Colour is a very important factor, but it is only around 30% of what it takes to modernise and add value to any property. (Read More)

If you own a property but thinking of selling, you might be wondering whether to renovate it first – or just sell it as is. This is a common dilemma - and one that I talk to people about almost every week. (Read More)

Renovating property to suit students specifically is a task that if done expertly, will reap an investor real long term rewards. Different to renovating a property for sale, or even a property to rent to a ‘standard’ tenant or family, student accommodation design must be, more than anything – practical. Practicality does not have to be boring or plain however, and designed well, a student house or flat will reward you with a higher (and consistent) rental income.  (Read More)