Month: March 2023

Investor raises rent up to $140/wk on dozen Qld properties

An interstate investor says he’s had to raise the rent on all 12 of his Queensland investment properties to cope with rising costs, with the highest jumping by as much as $140 a week. The founder of Sydney-based Cashflow Properties Bharat Patel said “there is a lot more behind the scenes”. “Rentals have increased since.

Home renovations: Cheap hack to make your house look expensive

Looks are deceiving when it comes to one ancient fancy finish that looks as good as its modern-day green credentials. A bad reputation just clings to some materials decades after their quality has improved beyond belief. Timber veneer is one product that looks drool-worthy, won’t break the budget and even helps, not hinders a greener.

11 ways to reduce bills and make your home more efficient

Whether you’re trying to bring down your energy bills or you’d like to minimise your environmental footprint, we’ve put together some easy ways to make your home run more efficiently. There are plenty of good reasons to make your home more energy-efficient: it’s better for the environment, better for your conscience and better for your.

New Ormeau Ambulance Station to open within months

A MAJOR new ambulance station will open within months, providing a 24-hour service to a fast-growing part of the northern Gold Coast. An initial staff of 16 paramedics and one officer in charge will work from the new $6.5 million station on Peachey Rd in Ormeau, which is due to be completed and operational from.