Brisbane HIA Home, Renovate & Building Expo

Home, Renovate & Building Expo is on this weekend at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Be inspired by the latest in home building options, investigate builder resources, find a contractor and experience new products, or simply soak up ideas for your dream home.  http://hia.com.au/Events/Home_shows.aspx

Land values to remain lower in Brisbane flood zones

IT COULD take years for land values in some of Brisbane's flood-hit suburbs to claw their way back with the latest valuations showing significant drops in many affected areas - reported The Courier Mail on 4 May 2011. St Lucia was one of the few suburbs to buck the trend in flood suburbs with its values actually rising 27 per cent. Fairfield experienced the biggest drop (-16%) bringing its median down to $410,000. Values in blue-chip Chelmer also dropped (-11%). Richlands also saw its values drop (-11%). Yeronga and Rocklea fell 10%. Queensland Valuer General Neil Bray said he took into account the extreme weather conditions when determining the values. As a result, areas like ...

Making a quick profit through renovation

With the economic recovery gaining traction, is now a good time to consider the ‘renovate and flip’ strategy? Your Investment Property investigates... Half a decade ago, renovating property for quick returns was popular with investors and speculators alike, as it virtually always generated a profit. Rising house prices and a buoyant economy supported the strategy, so it was suitable for all types of investors. Whether you were cosmetically enhancing an inner-city Sydney apartment, or carrying out an extensive overhaul of an old Queenslander in Townsville, renovating was almost always a wise choice. Now, the heady days of the property price boom are over – for the short-term, at least – but bricks and mortar remain one of the safest investments you ...

How to renovate your property for a profit

IF PROPERTY is Australia's "first love" then renovating has to be a close second. Billions of dollars are spent renovating every year, from humble suburban shacks to blue-ribbon mansions. But what if you combine these loves with a third? Money. This week we've gone in search of all three of them: Property, renovating and making a profit. Learning the ropes It's early on a Saturday morning and there we are, about 20 of us at a one-day seminar about renovating for profit. There's two interstate visitors, a scattering of tradies and two ex-real estate types but the majority are a wide cross-section of ages and backgrounds. Women predominate. Our expert for the day is Winning Formulas for ...

HIA – Home, Renovate & Build Expo

The HIA - Home, Renovate & Build Expo is on at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre this weekend, 30 July - 1 August. Be inspired by the latest in home building options, investigate builder resources, find a contractor and experience new products, or simply soak up ideas for your dream home. http://hia.com.au/hia/home/region/National/HBE/HIA%20Home%20Building%20Renovation%20Expo.aspx