The Professionals You’ll Need on Your Team
Learn who may need to be involved in your rooming house project, how their roles differ and why the right advice matters before you commit.
Why Most Buyers Look at the Wrong Properties
Discover why size, price and suburb alone do not determine rooming house potential, and what buyers often overlook before purchasing.
Understanding Planning Controls Before You Buy
A property can look perfect for a rooming house project and still have planning issues that affect what you can actually do with it. Before buying, it’s important to understand the planning controls that apply to the site. Zoning, overlays, local policies and other...
What Should You Check Before Making an Offer?
Considering a property for a rooming house project? Discover what should be assessed before making an offer and committing to the wrong property.
How to Estimate Rooming House Conversion Costs
One of the first questions I hear from prospective investors is, "How much will it cost to convert this property into a rooming house?" Unfortunately, there isn't a simple answer. While it would be convenient to quote a cost per bedroom or a cost per square metre,...
Why Due Diligence Can Save You Thousands
Finding a property that looks suitable for a rooming house conversion is exciting. The layout seems ideal, the location ticks all the boxes and the asking price appears reasonable. It's tempting to make an offer before someone else beats you to it. However,...
What Is a Class 1b Rooming House?
If you're researching rooming house investments, you've almost certainly come across the term Class 1b Rooming House. It's one of the most common phrases used by investors, builders and consultants, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. Understanding what a...
What Makes a Good Rooming House Conversion Property?
If you're looking to convert an existing home into a rooming house, choosing the right property is the single most important decision you'll make. While almost any property can be altered with enough time and money, only a small percentage make commercially viable...