Brisbane is a hilly place. This results in finding truly magnificent views in the most unlikely of places and suburbs. Today I found a potential castle in a suburb 10k's from the CBD with views that you would pay a fortune for a little bit closer in. Views to the Gateway bridge and CBD, views in every direction from upstairs. Not the most upmarket suburb or polished house but I can't remember...

Today I encountered a wonderful new way to add equity to an investment property, I'm calling the technique 'renovation by imagination' and frankly I think it has the potential to transform how people view a traditional value add through renovating a property. The property in question was recently sold by the Public Trustee at auction for $254,000, there were a few interested parties and the...