Looking for ways to make extra cash? Your home may be an unexpected source of extra income. Rent It Out Renting a spare room to a friend or someone who is looking for a house-share arrangement can be a steady source of income and way to share the cost of bills. This can be great …
Category: House Inspections
Reasons Not To Buy A House
Buying a home is a big decision. Saving a deposit to buy in one of our capital cities is a lengthy process, and requires discipline and patience. Arranging finance, researching an area, attending inspections and working with a real estate agent to find a suitable property are time-consuming activities. If you have found a home …
Tax Depreciation Schedules Benefit Investment Property Owners
The end of the financial year is fast approaching. If you own a residential or commercial investment property, it’s time to think about the benefits of a tax depreciation schedule. A tax depreciation schedule – also called a quantity surveyor’s report -reduces your taxable income, maximising your tax return. The cost of a tax depreciation …
Should I Worry About Slab Heave?
What is Slab Heave? Slab heave is a result of uneven movement of a house footing and slab. Uneven changes in ground moisture can also lead to slab heave, where clay soils swell (and expand) when they become wet and shrink when they dry out. Slab heave can resemble a dome – when the slab …
Make a Lockdown List
Melbourne is experiencing its fourth lockdown and once again, normal life has been interrupted. Feel like your property goals have been put on hold? It’s frustrating when it feels like nothing is happening. Never fear. There are plenty of things you can do to keep your motivation moving and your plans in motion while lockdowns …
New Home Construction Inspections – Get the Facts at Every Stage
If you are building a new home, you already know how much is at stake. It’s a huge commitment – financially, emotionally and time-wise. A small investment in a quality new home inspection at each stage of your build can safeguard your investment and potentially avoid the heartache of future building disputes and legal bills …