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Floor plans, site plans, elevations and other architectural diagrams are generally pretty self explanatory - but the devil's often in the details. It's not...

If you're building or renovating, your architectural drawings will include more than just floor plans. Detailed diagrams like elevations, framing plans, wall sections and shadow diagrams are essential for showing how your home will be constructed—and how it will work with its surroundings. These drawings are also critical for council approvals and compliance with the National Construction Code.

If you’re getting a house built, a floor plan is probably the most detailed and important part of the drafting process - and it's...

If you're planning a renovation, extension or new build, chances are you'll be handed a site plan early in the process. And while it may look like a tangle of lines and symbols at first glance, learning how to read a site plan is essential for understanding what’s happening on your block—and ensuring your project runs smoothly.

House plans are drawn up by the architect or building designer to tell the builder exactly what needs to be built. Learn how to...

Most architects and building designers will do a great job of explaining and guiding you through the process - but having a clear understanding...

If you're buying an old house, the choice between renovating and demolishing can be a hard one. Here are a few of the things...

Find out what negative gearing is, how it works, and how it can be used for deductions from your income tax.   What is negative gearing?   The...

Find out what kinds of tax issues you may need to consider for your investment property.     There are a few different things you need to...

A guide to gross and net rental yields, how they're calculated and what they're used for. What is a ‘rental yield’?   Calculating rental yields will help...