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NZ Property Magazine - June 2008
It's no secret that the number one trick for a successful investment property renovation is to remain unemotional. I say this over and over to my clients (who take it on board in varying degrees!). The only thing you need to worry about to carry out a successful renovation is whether 'the numbers' stack up.... more...
Queensland Property and Lifestyle Magazine - December 2007
In the current property market 'quick flicks' or 'buy, do up and sell' projects are hot. It's a tight business that can easily turn bad for so many reasons. Experienced and inexperienced investors are jumping on the bandwagon and know their number one priority... more...
NZ Property Magazine - December 2007
If there's one thing that creates the biggest impact when renovating a property, it's the colours used. I'm not referring only to the painted areas, but also the joinery and flooring. The golden rule these days is go neutral. Especially for investment property renovations where you generally have no idea who is going to be buying or renting your property from you. more...
Noosa Journal - October 2007
People who think design ideas for their house or unit are out of their budget may be surprised to find out how accessible it can be, according to the director of a new interior design consultancy in Noosa. After establishing an interior design company for shoe-string budgets in New Zealand. more...
Queensland property and Lifestyle Magazine - September 2007
The plethora of house makeover programmes on television over the past few years may be fun to watch, but they cater to families renovating their own home. They presume you have an (almost) unlimited budget for the renovation, a personal designer and a crew of 20 people to help you get it finished in one weekend!.. more...
NZ Property Magazine - September 2007
If you've ever gone looking to buy or rent property to live in, you'll know that first impressions really do count. As a property investor planning to rent or sell a home to someone (or have a valuer come and value it), consider what their first impression is going to be. Will they do a drive by never to return? Or will they stop to investigate further? more...
NZ Herald - September 2007
When a quick flick does the trick. Rapid-fire buying and selling can be a profitable property strategy, but keep your costs under control. Quick flicks are part of our home owning and investing folklore. Doing up a house and moving on has put many a person on the path to wealthmore...
Yellow Front Door Magazine - September 2007
Use your creativity as much as your money to give your home a fresh, stylish look. So says Jane Eyles-Bennett, who makes it her business to help homeowners with more dash than cash. Here are her secrets, room by roommore...
NZ Property Magazine - August 2007
'Quick flicks' or buy, do up, and sell projects are hot in the current property market. It's a tight business that can easily turn bad for so many reasons. Experienced and inexperienced traders and investors everywhere are jumping on the band wagonmore...
NZ Property Magazine - July 2007
Bathrooms have a bit of a reputation when it comes to renovating. Usually the smallest room in the house, but potentially one of the most expensive to transform, this reputation is well deserved in most cases...more...
NZ Property Magazine - June 2007
Some properties just have the x factor don't they? Whether designed by an architect or an interior designer or by someone who just has a 'knack' for it, a property with the right look is most likely sold or rented faster and for a higher dollar amount than other comparable properties in the area...more...
NZ Property Magazine - May 2007
As a property investor, you've probably come across properties that have a certain flair or 'look' about them. They seem to have the designers touch somehow and you know that because of that, the property is no doubt worth more than other properties for sale or rent in the same area...more...
NZ Property Magazine - April 2007
The plethora of house makeover programmes on television over the past few years may be fun to watch, but they cater to families renovating their own home. They presume you have an (almost) unlimited budget for the renovation, a personal designer and a crew of 20 people to help you get it finished in one weekend!.. more...