Home Update Newsletter: Builders & renovators

General interest	First home buyers	Property investors	Builders & renovators

Welcome to your Home Update. We’ve compiled some key stories specifically for builders & renovators to keep you in the know with interesting updates from the home market. Simply click on the articles below and enjoy.

For builders & renovators

Style over substance? Home stylists are making a killing in a market where the price of your property can go up purely on face value. But is it worth it? Mari Gibson explores DIY styling vs. the professional make over and gets insider tips from some Real Estate hot shots.  Read article...

This seasons hottest item - a hardhat!  The ‘renovators delight’ is back in vogue. Savvy homebuyers are finding diamonds in the rough, particularly in booming inner city suburbs, and buying them for a bargain. Mark Chipperfield gets the renovators bug. Read article...

Renovate and build value  There are many benefits to renovating, like increased value, more space and better quality of living. These three videos give great advice on finding the right builder and things to consider before you start.  Read article...

	Hot property in your pocket We’ve teamed up with realestate.com.au and rpdata.com to create a free iPhone app that helps you make smarter property decisions on the go. Just think of it as having a real estate agent, property analyst and home lender in your pocket or handbag. Read article...
	Hey big spender Credit card balances are on the up and home lending has risen. But even though we’re spending more, lending to owner occupiers is still at record lows. So what does it mean?  Read article...

 

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