Are you thinking of buying or renovating a property?
If so, you'll definitely find this useful.

Several tips for buying a house to renovate

Before you start
Regardless of your chosen property, the most important thing you need to take stock of is your finances. These will completely dictate what you do and will guide all of your planning. Working out how much you have to spend will dictate how large the project will be, and how long it will take.
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Finding a house
The best way to find a suitable house is to look through different estate agents. As renovation has become much more popular in recent years, the competition for finding suitable properties has risen considerably. Therefore, you may be on an estate agent’s books for many months before they offer you anything.
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Before you buy
Before you buy a house, there are a number of things which you should check so you do not get any nasty surprises when it's too late. Make a plan of what changes you would like to make to the house, so you know exactly how the finished product would look. This will help you decide which rooms you want where and will give you an indication of exactly how much work will be necessary.
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If you’re interested in knowing how other property investors are thinking and what they’re planning to do in 2020, it's not too late to take part in our 2019 Investor Sentiment Survey.

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Lending to investors have been declining over the past three months, the latest central bank figures show

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Combined capital cities posted the largest monthly growth in prices since May 2015, according to the CoreLogic Home Value Index

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Some market watchers say that the scheme will not make any substantial difference due to its restrictions

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Rate cuts were able to offset the recent jump in prices, making the market more accessible to buyers

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While it is too early to confirm the bottom of the cycle, experts say this could point to a stabilisation in the market

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Some regional areas in Western Australia enjoyed double-digit growth in sales activity during the September quarter

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The bank loosens its rules in calculating the household expenditure measure of investors, allowing for a boost in borrowing capacity

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While detached housing segment shows improvement, the unit market remains weak

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While first-home buyers comprise a considerable share of market activity, a boom in the segment is highly unlikely, experts said

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Sydney reported the highest number of properties up for grabs

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Inner Adelaide's apartment market is currently experiencing a period of elevated construction activity

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After improving this year, housing affordability could weaken as house prices continue to inflate, according to an analysis.

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A new study found that buying in an investment property motivates them to save

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Unit prices have passed a trough — is it time to expect a rebound?

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While a short-term rental has its perks, managing back-to-back check-ins can become like a full-time job. Thankfully help is at hand – and with higher profits on offer, it could make this strategy all the more worthwhile

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As universally expected, the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold today. But will we get another rate cut by Christmas – and what does that mean for the economy if we do?

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Experts are predicting a surge in buyer demand over the next few weeks ahead of Christmas

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Despite the drop in sales activity over the quarter, the state recorded solid growth in apartment prices

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Sydney came to the rescue, reporting a strong showing in auction volume and success rate

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A new study identified 20 suburbs that exhibit the right balance between affordability and liveability

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Property buyers in Australia's big cities could pay as much as $100,000 in fees and stamp duty alone, according to a new study

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The announcement of the railway project might already have an impact on local property prices, experts say

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Investing in the commercial property market could see your rental income enjoy a healthy hike. But in an ever-evolving landscape where profits cling to broader economic fluctuations, how can you tap into an industry that could put you on a journey toward continual growth?

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Non-financial assets including real estate comprise more than half of household wealth in Australia

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House and unit prices in the city softened during the September quarter

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There was a slight dip in auction volume, but clearance rates remained stronger on an annual basis, latest market figures show

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The low mortgage rates and higher housing demand could make rental yields attractive for many investors

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Amid the slowing rental markets, investors are experiencing improved cashflow thanks to cheap mortgage costs

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The city posted 70 commercial property sales transactions over the September quarter

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The central bank said the shortfall in housing supply could fuel a significant price response

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While Sydney and Melbourne witnessed substantial losses over the past two years, Brisbane remained stable, according to an economist

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Over the short to medium term, two cities are likely to see increased demand as supply runs out

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Economists think the central bank has changed its tone about further cuts due to the negative impacts of low rates

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The boost in housing supply and the sluggish wage growth are driving the downturn in rents

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The city recorded the third-highest median weekly rent and the tightest rental vacancy rate in September

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The surge in investment and the strong residential construction activity have exerted downward pressure on rents

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For the first time in several weeks, the market reported an annual growth in auction volume

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Investors are manifesting a "home bias" by investing locally – and it could be putting them at risk, experts say

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