Episodes

Why are properties becoming more flammable?

We’ve invited Rob Broadhead, CEO of 2020 Fire Protection; member of NSW Govt’s Fire Safety Steering Committee and a Board Director of the Fire Protection Association of Australia. Rob has been in the fire protection industry since 1992, and has contributed to Australian Standards and helped draft fire protection training for Strata and Facility Managers.

How will this current wave of lockdowns impact property prices?

Joining us today to discuss the aftermath of lockdowns in Melbourne on the property market is Jarrod McCabe, buyers agent and director of Wakelin’s Property Advisory. Jarrod’s property career spans two decades covering valuations and investment advice and has played a critical role in adapting to purchasing property during periods of lockdown.

How have online auctions changed how vendors sell and buyers purchase?

How do online auctions work and will they last? In this episode we discuss how properties are selling during the most recent lockdown. Today we have Jesse Davidson, the chief auctioneer and director at AuctionWorks. Just as home buyers and sellers have had to conform to the new normal, industry professionals adapt to restrictions and their customer’s needs.

With current movements is buying rural properties still viable?

Matt Knight, prolific rural buyers agent of Precium breaks down the numbers and answers our regional based questions. Matt Knight made his own sea change 14 years ago, now has helped clients in a similar position to purchase their regional property, covering an area from Wollongong right down to Batemans Bay.

What are various ways to measure market growth?

Property stories are on the tip of everyone’s tongue when they’ve been successful and glaringly absent when their landlord dreams have gone down the drain. The property market has made rapid shifts within the last 6 months with parcels of land transacting for a fortune, but how did they do it?

With capital growth being the most critical element of residential property’s value, how do you predict it? Moreso how can you measure it effectively and what data can you trust to make you a confident buyer and an overwhelming time for the market?

We get back to more of your questions!

We’ll be covering how to maximise borrowing on a low income, what agents mean by ‘expressions of interest”, borrowing from overseas, the research needed when buying your first investment property, dealing with “best and final offers” in a hot market and what due diligence do buyers agents do that regular buyer don’t?

What makes prices go up and what data sources can you use to predict the movements?
Jeremy Sheppard is the Head of Select Residential Property. Before joining SRP, Jeremy created a suburb scoring algorithm called the DSR (Demand to Supply Ratio). The DSR has been featured in Australian Property Investor magazine and Your Investment Property magazine.

What is the FIRE movement, and is it a reliable strategy?
Within the last decade, the Financial Independence Retire Early (FI/RE) movement has gained a cult-like following, with grassroots communities touting the benefits of living frugally today whilst creating wealth for tomorrow. Veronica and Chris talk with Matt, the host of the Aussie Firebug podcast.

Price movements and why some predictions fail.

Kent Lardner provides key statistical insights on current trends and their inevitable effect on the property market, revealing the full extent of the recent price rises, with 20% of all markets risen in value by 20%.

We get back to more of your questions!

We can’t get enough of your questions. We cover a lot in this episode from the current state of the unit market through to how limited title can impact a property’s sale. We appreciate your questions and enjoy doing these episodes. If you have property related questions or want to test a scenario we would love to hear from you.

The impending market crash never came but what could cause the next?

In this episode, we welcome back Martin North, Founder of Digital Finance Analytics (DFA). DFA surveys thousands of Australian families to gauge key consumer metrics, which have been crucial in highlighting areas of concern within debt and property prices. This is Martin’s third appearance on the Podcast, previously he has shared bearish views on the property market but maybe in this episode, he has had a change in heart?

How is Australia faring in the global economy and will factor flow back onto the Australian property market?

Pens and paper in our hand, we chat with Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist of Jarden Group Australia, prior to his position, Carlos served as Chief Economist of UBS Australia.

Within our chat, we cover a variety of topics covering the future of Australia, property price movements and the current lending space, taking into consideration the Government doubling down on First Home Loan Deposit Scheme grants and their propensity to incentivise the purchasing of new property over established.

NSW state government champions reversing defective builds, paving the way for quality affordable housing.

In this episode, we have the privilege of discussing these significant building issues with David Chandler, NSW Building Commissioner, a role that was established in 2019 to combat rogue operators that develop defective, uncertified and unlivable properties. David is a perfect fit for the role thanks to his impressive 40 years of experience in construction, infrastructure and renewal projects. The government’s direct approach aims to stop repeat offenders, improve the quality of new dwellings, and promote quality affordable housing.

Rental vacancies in a bullish market, the great outlook for future investors?
Inklings of the property market slowing, our hosts analyse rental vacancies, framing the outlook for first home buyers, upgraders and investors. Will the combination of anchoring, FOMO and loss aversion put consumers in risky situations as they leave the market with pipe dreams of prices falling?

Remote working has opened the door to labour mobility but will is the grass greener on the other side?

Prolific and experienced property journalist Kirsten Craze join us for an episode dedicated to the post-Covid sea change, tree change. For those who have been following the podcast since its inception, Kirsten appeared in episode 22, highlighting the issues in headline media and its misleading content relating to the property market. Kirsten’s work has featured in The Daily Telegraph, The Herald Sun, News.com.au, realestate.com.au and Mansion Global.

Coupling Kirsten’s two decades of experience in the property market and her own sea-change, she answers the questions: is the grass greener on the other side?

The disparity of price guides and property results, what do you believe?

In this episode, we are joined by Robert Clarke, the selling principal of Belle Property Annandale. We question the current state of property price expectations and their relation to a real estate agents marketing of price guides. We also myth bust unfounded property tactics that have lost buyers: time, cash and the property.

Who gets to live in paradise? Influencers, surfers and remote workers.

In this episode, we shine the light on the Byron Bay property market, with no better expert than pioneering buyers agent, Michael Murray. Michael is a born and bred Byron Bay resident, who has helped families, friends, celebrities and entrepreneur to find their slice of paradise. The influx of new money has pushed locals out and put mansions on hills, has this changed the bay forever?

Adapting for the future and bringing objective valuations closer to reality.
In this episode, the team and Shelley discuss the state of the valuation industry. Understanding how valuers assess and produce their reports—highlighting the overwhelming need for accurate, objective reports that ultimately guide property buyers to make better decisions.