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thevaluershouse Property Valuer AAPI CPV and Registered Tax Agent Property investment Coach and mentor

18/03/2026

You don’t have to suffer in silence.

There are ways to help relieve the pressure of rising interest rates. Options such as switching to an interest-only loan temporarily, consolidating existing debts, or reviewing your current mortgage to secure more favourable rates and terms may provide some short-term relief.

This isn’t advice, but it is a starting point for a conversation.

Speak with your bank, your mortgage broker, your accountant, and your financial adviser to explore what’s appropriate for your situation.

Good luck, I hope this helps.

17/03/2026

Ouch… this one’s going to hurt.

Couple this with rising fuel costs and persistent inflation, and we’re likely to see pressure building everywhere — from utility bills to groceries. It’s not just one hit… it’s everything at once.

And that’s when it starts to bite harder than ever before.

The real question is — how is this going to affect you?

Are households already at their limit, or is there still more tightening to come?

Do you think we’ll see more rate hikes this year? Let me know 👇

11/03/2026

Owning a business and owning the premises you operate from is where a lot of people are missing out on thousands and thousands of dollars in tax deductions.

Those deductions are often found in something called a tax depreciation schedule.

It allows you to claim the wear and tear of the building and its assets — deductions that many business owners simply don’t realise they’re entitled to.

So don’t pay more tax than you have to.
Optimise your tax savings and claim what you’re legally entitled to.

If you own the building your business operates from, reach out and I can organise a tax depreciation schedule for you.

More deductions. Less tax.
It’s a win-win.

10/03/2026

“When the maths ain’t mathing…

Turning a two-bedroom apartment into a three-bedroom without the correct approvals will not get you a higher valuation from the bank. If anything, it could result in the apartment being valued less.

Yes, you might be able to achieve higher rent, but if the conversion doesn’t have the correct approval, the valuer will typically discount the cost required to reinstate the apartment back to its original two-bedroom layout.

I hope this helps.
And now you’ve been warned.

05/03/2026

One thing I’ve learnt while growing a business and building a community… it can get a little lonely sometimes.

So I thought, why not use this platform for what it’s actually meant for… connection.

Jump into the comments and tell us:
Who you are, what you do, and who you’d love to connect with.

If you’d like me to follow you, just write:
“Hey Bel, love your stuff. Would love a follow back.”

Let’s use this space to connect, grow, and bring like-minded people together. Let’s support each other and build this incredible property community that we’re all a part of.

And if you’re not in the industry — that’s absolutely fine too.

Maybe you’re looking to buy your first property and want to connect with a buyer’s agent.
Maybe you need a great accountant.
Maybe you just want to learn.

Drop it in the comments. If someone knows someone, tag them.

Let’s make this community work for all of us.

Bel 💋

03/03/2026

People forget this…

Between 2005 and 2015, large parts of the property market did almost nothing.
No crash.
Just no real growth.

And that’s dangerous, because people think:
“Property always goes up.”

But what goes up doesn’t always stay up.

Markets change.
Areas fall in and out of favour.
And you can lose 10 years without even realising it if you buy in the wrong place at the wrong time.

That’s why understanding property economics matters.

In my course, I teach you how to:
– Understand macro drivers like interest rates, jobs and migration
– Read local micro factors like infrastructure, zoning and demand
– Work out why an area will grow, not just hope it will

This course isn’t hype.
It’s 20 years of valuation experience
Turned into practical knowledge
So you can make smarter property decisions long term.

Property isn’t luck.
It’s understanding.

Want to access my course - heat to my Bio x

01/03/2026

I’m just going to say it.
Some buyer’s agents are straight-out horrible.
Some of them genuinely don’t care about you.

And I know this because I see the properties they buy.

I do the tax depreciation schedules on them.
I do the investment property reviews when clients are in tears because the property is an absolute lemon.
And I used to value properties for the banks — so I know what a quality property looks like… and what is absolute rubbish.

You need to be very careful who you engage.

Because if you’re treated like just another number,
they’re going to treat your finances like just another number.

You’ll spend more time choosing a toaster than you do choosing a property.

And here’s a big red flag:
If you’re dealing with two or three different people in the process, chances are… they don’t care about you.

I will die on this hill:
Buyer’s agents need to be held more accountable for the quality of what they buy.

Now — I know some amazing buyer’s agents.
I happily refer to them.
But if I know someone is terrible, I will tell you straight.

And I tell my clients every day:
Do not settle for crap.

Agents need to take more accountability —
but you also need to pull your head out and make sure you’re not just hiring a buyer’s agent for the sake of it.

I wish you all the best,
and I genuinely hope this video helps.

But please…
be careful out there.

27/02/2026

I know what adds value to your home.
And I know what wastes your money.

Because I’m a Valuer.
It’s what I’ve studied.
It’s what I’m paid to do.

So if you want to know what really adds value.
Don’t guess.
Ask a Valuer.
Ask me.

25/02/2026

It’s not about what your home is worth after a renovation.

It’s about what you make once you subtract what you spent.

The only number that matters is the gap between the money spent and the money made.

There’s no point spending $1 million to add $1 million in value.
That’s not a profit that’s just hard work for zero return.

The real skill is knowing how to spend the least amount of money to add the most amount of value and finding that sweet spot.

And it’s not just money you need to count.
You also need to factor in:
• Time
• Rent if you have to move out
• Living in a construction site
• The inconvenience to your life
• Moving in with family 💛

Renovation isn’t a simple equation.
It’s a strategy.

Always understand the gap between what you spend and what you make.

Hope this helps and if you want to work with me, slide into my DMs ✨

24/02/2026

As a Certified Practising Valuer and a registered tax agent, I’m able to give my clients truly high-level advice as a property professional with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry.

I know what most people don’t.
And I know what many professionals don’t have the skill or experience to tell you.

Every single day, I help my clients save money, add value, and work smarter, not harder - when it comes to investing in property.

Work with the best.
Work with me.
And I’ll make sure you end up in a better position than where you started.

18/02/2026

Inspect like a valuer, so you don’t forget anything important in the property.

17/02/2026

A breakdown in a marriage is hard enough without the added stress of trying to work out what your home is worth so you can fairly and amicably divide the assets.

Over the past few months, I’ve worked with both husbands and wives to help them clearly understand the true value of their home. That way, when it comes time to separate assets or when one party is buying the other out, everyone is working from the same, accurate figure.

I also work closely with my clients to help them understand how much value they could potentially add to their property, which often provides clarity and reassurance for everyone involved in what is already an emotional process.

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