Maybe you’ll never be a movie star, but don’t fret — your house might do it for you and earn you a handsome payment. All you have to do is make it known it’s a likely prospect for a film location or TV commercial and that you’ll be a very co-operative owner. That means making it available when wanted and fitting the demands of the movie makers. You’ll find that for their part they’ll take care of your house and compensate you for any wear and tear as well as the filming fee.

Letting a production company into your home to shoot a film, TV show or more commonly a commercial could earn you up to $2000 a day. And it doesn’t have to be a glamour home. They’re looking for all sorts of different properties, from an apartment with a water view to a beach shack in the country.

What properties should have is lots of space, plenty of natural light and extra space for wardrobe, make-up and catering services.

One industry insider says: “It’s probably a little daunting to have up to 20 people going through your house with lots of equipment and moving furniture around. But everyone in the industry is very professional and respectful and the property is always returned to its original condition.”

The best way to get your property noticed is to approach a location management company directly or to contact your state’s film office through www.ausfilm.com.au.

Try location companies www.locations-photofile.com and www.locationscoutsaustralia.com.au Your home has to be available when a production company needs it. Location scouts are interested in properties that can be used year round. And if your property has something unique about it, that could be the clincher.

For more articles about financing property and money see ninemsn Money