Tradie Year-End Financial Planning Help – Talk to Your Accountant and Get Ready Now
Local Accountants and the new Federal Budget
The Federal Budget announced in May 2015 a number of changes that could impact your trade business.
Pergolas Sydney: 5 Reasons Homeowners Should Consider a Pergola
Why Aussies Love Pergolas
In the last few years, one of the most popular trends in home and exterior designs in Sydney has been Pergolas. Pergola’s come in a variety of styles, sizes, and variations to suit homeowners’ needs and whether you are in a suburban home, regional country area or even an inner city apartment, we all seem to want one. Read more
Home Renovations Sydney: 5 Renovations that Add Value
Your Home Renovation Is An Investment
Any renovation should (if not, must) add incremental value to your property! After all it could be one of the most significant financial commitments you make.
Below are 5 areas where home renovations can help add value.
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Tradies Online– 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Non-Paying Customers
Honest Tradies and Getting Paid for a Job Well Done
Unfortunately sometimes it happens. Good honest tradies fail to get paid for a job well done. There are a number of reasons people try to avoid paying you for your work, but today, we will be discussing the best ways to protect yourselves from non-paying customers.
We spoke to some of our experienced contacts working in debt collection agencies in Sydney about how you can protect yourself against non-paying customers. Read more
Tradesmen Licensing NSW – How The Latest Changes are Impacting Homeowners
2015 Licensing Changes for Tradies
As a Sydney homeowner, it’s not only important to choose reliable tradespeople for your home improvement and repair projects, it’s also important to note licensing changes that affect tradies you may be hiring.
The recent NSW licensing changes for tradies and builders in Sydney were made effective in two stages, one in January 2015 and the other in March 2015. We are well into 2015, so these new regulations are in force. Read more
5 Home Renovations to Consider in the Booming Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
Latest report shows now is a good time for a home renovation in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs?
Recently an article in Domain reported that local buyers are most interested in homes under $2 million in the Sydney Eastern Suburbs area. This has opened the market to savvy sellers and buyers to add value to a property by renovating. Low interest rates have also created more interest in this booming area.
So what kinds of renovations could you consider to add value to your property? Read more
Finance Brokers – Small Business Loan Tips for Tradesmen and Builders
Why take out a small business loan for your trade business?
Whether you want to start a new trade business or you need funds to expand your existing business, small business loans are a necessary part of your journey and growth. You may need money for new equipment, tools, work vehicles or simply to manage your monthly cash flow cycle. Having a good Finance or Mortgage broker by your side that understands tradie business needs is key to helping you achieve your short and long term objectives. Read more
Tips for Home Renovations in the Booming Sydney Eastern Suburbs
What makes the eastern suburbs so prime for home renovations Sydney projects?
The eastern suburbs and the city of Sydney are prestigious areas with prime quality real estate. In 2014 this area seemed to lag behind some of the other regions, mostly due to buyers looking at more affordable housing. However, the growth in this area over the past year has provided a good showing for homes under $2 million. This is one of the factors that make the city and eastern suburbs good areas for a Sydney home renovation project. Read more
Choosing Builders Sydney to Meet the Housing Demand
Builders Sydney – Good News and Bad News
The good news about Sydney is that the real estate market growth is expected to continue over the course of this year. What’s the bad news? The bad news is that there are not enough builders in Sydney to carry the load. Read more
The 2015 Home Building Changes and Builders Insurance
What’s changed and how will it affect your business?
If you are a builder or tradesperson in NSW, the recent changes in the home building laws may impact your compliance obligations as a business operator. These include licence requirements, insurance coverage and even the contract terms and conditions you use each day in your business with clients.
