EP: 2486•2 Jul 2026

The Rental Upgrades That Move The Dial⎟Ep. 2486

About this episode

Should you renovate your rental property to get more rent?Maybe. But some upgrades deliver far better returns than others.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the renovations and upgrades that actually move the dial on rent ... and the ones that cost thousands of dollars without adding much rental income. You'll learn:

Which renovations can genuinely increase your weekly rent
The $7,000 upgrade could add up to $100 a week in rental income
The rental property trap that causes many landlords to overspend on upgrades

The surprising part? Some of the most expensive upgrades barely increase rent, while one of the cheapest improvements can deliver the biggest return by a wide margin.

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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