February 10, 2016

The tradie; hiring a tradie: Do your homework before sealing the deal

After liaising with tradesmen for more than 30 years in various roles – in both the real estate and building industries – I feel I know what makes this type of beast tick. Generally speaking, I have always enjoyed talking to tradesmen because of their laid-back and unpretentious nature. However, I must say – being…

It pays to check the dirt

I received a call from a client asking me to evaluate and negotiate a block of land in country Victoria. It seemed a straightforward enough assignment. My client’s end goal was to build a home on the property. The owner was selling the land directly so I organised a chat over a cup of coffee.…