Follow a few simple guidelines, and marketing your own home can be easy. And it will save you thousands. The recent property boom has a lot of people thinking of selling. Unfortunately, the costs of selling can really eat into your profit. There's nothing we can do about stamp duty, but one cost we can

Thinking of building a new home or complex? Will you use an architect or a building designer? Both are involved in the design of buildings - their appearance, layout, structure, and so on. But what's the difference? The simplest difference is a legal one. To be called an "architect" in NSW, you have

Ever walked into a house that felt like home? Ever reminisced about the best year of your life, and wondered why everything came together for you? It could be Feng Shui. Simply put, Feng Shui is about creating a harmonious environment. It's the ancient Chinese Science and Art of placement, intended to

Most experienced property investors use property managers. Why? Because they make you money. Property management isn't just about collecting rent. It's about ensuring your property is always rented, ensuring you have the best possible tenants, and ensuring you're getting the best possible rent. It's

Traditionally, real estate has been viewed as a sales industry. But perceptions are changing. Agents around the country are coming to believe that the key to real estate success is service - not sales. Competition and technology now give customers almost unlimited choices, so agents are having to work