The Value Add Brief - by Nathan Broughton
Straight talking property advice, every week. Real deals, real numbers. No fluff.
# 04 - Don't make this MASSIVE renovation mistake
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Renovations are tough.
They can be expensive, time consuming, stressful and sometimes make you wonder what the heck you got yourself into.
And that is all before you try to work out if you need a building consent or not.
I've been buying / renovating properties since 2...
Apr 01, 2026
# 03 - All the rewards for zero risk ?
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If it sounds too good to be true... it usually is.
So why do people still search for all the rewards, thinking they can get them without any risk?
And why do some look to the property investing space for this? Property definitely has the rewards - but you need loads of wor...
Mar 28, 2026
#002 - Can I pay $1 deposit ?
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I wanted to pay a $1 deposit on a recent deal. While this is legal and possible... it's not recommended.
When you are buying a house, the deal is made up of a few different components. And today I am looking at the deposit.
A 10% house deposit is often standard on Sale & Purch...
Mar 26, 2026
#001 - Ask and you might receive
When you are buying a property, there are a lot of times in the process where you get to negotiate, or to ask for something.
In a recent purchase, while in my due diligence phase, I instructed my lawyer to 'ask' for 6 things in order for me to confirm the property purchase. I got a 50% success ...
Mar 26, 2026
The Value Add Brief - by Nathan Broughton