Sydney Property Insider Podcast

This episode focuses on our Suburb Spotlight, Gladesville.  Where Gladesville is located, its history, how things have changed and developed over the years and much more! Let us know what you think!             Here’s what you’ll learn from today’s episode: Which two LGA’s it’s placed between The original land owners How and in what year Gladesville got its name Cottage Rock End where Banjo Patterson lived and what it is today Recent development and how things are changing Why the ferry is underutilised as a form of transportation Our favourite parks and restaurants Schools in the area   Speakers in today’s episode: Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook Instagram   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes. If you like it, please leave a review! Or, find us on the podcast app of your choice, such as Spotify.   Please note that any views or opi

This episode focuses on Company Titles with Janet Christopher of Home Lawyers & Conveyancing.  What is a Company Title, where in Sydney you’re likely to find Company Title apartments, the challenges faced when moving from Company Title to Strata Title and much more! Let us know what you think!   Here’s what you’ll learn from today’s episode: The benefits and disadvantages to owning a Company Title property Why lending or getting finance could be an issue for you What you should look for when looking at a Company Title property The Corporations Act vs the Conveyancing Act Why it’s important to have an assessment done prior to exchange or attending an auction Why you need to negotiate a cooling off period with the vendor   Speakers in today’s episode: Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Janet Christopher – Home Lawyers & Conveyancers   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook Instagram   ENJOY THE S

This episode focuses on types of titles you may find in your property search. Why it’s important for you to know the pros and cons of each type, especially if you need a loan. Let us know what you think! HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Unusual types of title; Why banks aren’t property investors at heart; Studio apartments; Company titles; Multiple units on single title; Crown leaseholds; Torrens title; And Much more   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US:   Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes. If you like it, please leave a review! Or, find us on the podcast app of your choice, such as Spotify Please note that any views or opinions presented in this podcast are solely those of the speakers, and do not necessarily represent those of any business. These views and opinions are general in na

This episode focuses on the rise of the buyer’s agent. The things to look for when choosing one, why types of pricing matter, how a buyers agent can help you get in to your dream home sooner, and much more. Let us know what you think! HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   The multitude of new buyers agents in the marketplace; Types of services they usually provide; What you might not know they do in terms of due diligence; Having a negotiator on your side at auction; Taking the emotions out of purchase; How to choose the right agent; Understanding who their usual clients are (ie do they buy interstate, do they know local markets etc); Researching to choose the right agent for you; And Much more   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US:   Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes. If you like it, please

This week, we are continuing our quarterly series on the “State of the Market”. Providing updates on what’s happening in the Sydney market in early 2020, what to expect when you’re inspecting and attending auctions, and things to look out for. Let us know what you think! HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   How non-stop the market has felt for Michelle over the Christmas period and in to 2020; Clearance rates of 80% and over, and why that’s a sellers’ market; Changes from the market rises a couple of years back, most notably the lack of stock available; Our concern around purchasers not performing simple due diligence with the huge sums involved to purchase; How certain micromarkets are out-performing Sydney on the whole; Where you will find values exceeding the 2017 peak; Banks blowing out their service level agreements to upwards of 20-22 business days; And Much more   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money

Welcome to 2020 everyone! Here’s an episode we recorded a couple of months back that we’ve held on to until we’re ready to kick off the new year with a bang. We’re thrilled to interview Jack McGhee from Ray White, whom provided some great insight in to the Surry Hills market, as well as his personal auction strategy if he were to be a buyer. Well worth the listen! HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Jack’s background in the local market, and how he started his career in real estate; Starting out on a debit/credit system and transitioning to a commission only pay cheque; How Surry Hills has grown up over the past 10-15 years; Impacts of the recent federal election; Changes in buyer and vendor motivations this past 12 months; Why he favours auction campaigns; Jack’s tip on bidding at auctions; Favourite coffee and shout-outs to local amenities in Surry Hills; And Much more   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE      Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Jack McGhee – Ray White Syd

Here’s an episode we prepared a few months back and have had ready for a potential lull in the year.  Some of the episode has aged well!   This week, we continue our suburb deep dive series on the Sydney Property Insider Podcast via our Suburb Spotlight! Today, we’re focussing on the central suburb of Surry Hills.  We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   The history of Surry Hills; The original residents of the suburb; The appeal of a coastal suburb on public transport lines; Famous locals; What was in the water Entry level prices; Price data over past few years; How tightly held property in the suburb is; Transport links to the CBD; Walkability; School zoning; Necessities in proximity; And Dog friendly parks nearby   LINKS OR ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:   School Finder   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent Marcus R

This week, we are trying a new quarterly series called “State of the Market”. Providing updates on what’s happening in the Sydney market, what to expect when you’re inspecting and attending auctions, and things to look out for. Let us know what you think! HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   The Cooley index, and how it provides a great snapshot against last year’s figures; Changes from October 2018, and how sold above reserve is almost at ¾ of all properties currently sold; Goods and not so goods of a changing lending environment; Is underquoting back?; The market staying active longer in the lead-in to Christmas; Michelle’s points to auction success; And Much more   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   LINKS OR ARTICLES MENTIONED    The Cooley Index   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US:   Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes.

This week, we welcome back stylist extraordinaire, Natalie Fryer, to the podcast. She tells us what to do, what to look for, and tips and traps to watch to get ready for your spring campaign. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   The four things to think about when looking at a spring campaign; Starting with your target market in mind; Why a change of purpose for individual rooms might work, even if you’ve been living in the home for many years; The difference between an interior designer and a property stylist; Playing to the strengths and weaknesses of the property in question; How a change in the shape of a coffee table changes the entire room; Competing with other properties and how to win; Standing out from the crowd; Why Marcus is wrong with his love of black cockatoos over a sofa; And Much more   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE   Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Natalie Fryer - M2 Property Presentation   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to ans

This week, we speak with property manager Jo Natoli from The Rental Specialists. Jo discusses tenancy agreements and why it’s best to get those agreements right from the start, saving you time, tears, and money in the long run. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Starting with the application process, investigating the applicants’ rental history, employment history to determine patterns; Affordability against bank statements; Checking default databases for arrears or financial issues; Pets being a major topic at the moment, checking what is going to be living in the property; Seeing the lease as the legally binding document that it is; Entry condition reports and the importance of photographic records; Routine inspections, and their importance; Using Department of Fair Trading resources and tenants.org.au ; And Much more   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE   Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Jo Natoli - Rental Specialists   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you wa

This week, we have another great guest to help us learn more about the suburb of Maroubra. We talk about the Maroubra local market in 2019, the changes in marketing and campaigns to sell your property in today’s climate, and some anecdotes along the way with Eitan Rubinstein of McGrath Edgecliff. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Eitan’s background in the local market, and how he started his career in real estate; Moving from an agent who looked after general areas to be one focussing on one area; Buyers’ expectations of the area, and the last 12 months. How views of the area have shifted; Impacts of the recent federal election; Specialising in houses and semi-detached properties; Why he favours auction campaigns; Tips on choosing an agent to list with; Personalities and working between the vendor and potential buyers; And Much more     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE   Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Eitan Rubinstein – McGrath Edgecliff   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a

They said we’d never make it, but here we are at episode 5-0. 50 episodes in and still going strong!   Marcus and his wife have just had their first child, so there’s been a slight delay in getting new episodes together, but we’re back on track.   This week, we continue our suburb deep dive series on the Sydney Property Insider Podcast via our Suburb Spotlight! Today, we’re focussing on the lovely beachside suburb of Maroubra.  We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   The history of Maroubra; The original residents of the suburb; The appeal of a coastal suburb on public transport lines; Famous locals; Entry level prices; Price data over past few years; How tightly held property in the suburb is; Transport links to the CBD; Walkability; School zoning; Necessities in proximity; And Dog friendly parks nearby   LINKS OR ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:  

This week, Michelle and Marcus continue the last of a 3 part series on sourcing your first investment property.  Some case studies, examples, and much more.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Case studies include a $1.185M property in Marrickville and $720k apartment in Surry Hills; The area, the street and its traffic density; Facilities nearby, the floor plan of the property, transaction costs etc; The rental yield, potential for capital growth; Looking at strata notes; And Much More.     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes. If you like it, please leave a review! Or, find us on the podcast app of your choice, such as Spotify   Please note that any views or opinions presented in this podcast are solely those of the speakers, and do not necessaril

This week, Michelle and Marcus continue the 2nd of a 3 part series on sourcing your first investment property. What to look for, where to get help, and things to think about.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Narrowing down your search; Starting off with a property plan; Traps to be wary of, especially when looking in other states or areas you’re not familiar with; Who will your tenants be; Timing the market vs time in the market; Being ready to compromise; Location tips; Roads and local services; And Much More.     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes. If you like it, please leave a review! Or, find us on the podcast app of your choice, such as Spotify   Please note that any views or opinions presented in this podcast are solely those of the spea

This week, we take a look at the election results and how the coalition’s unexpected win may affect both property prices, as well as potential tax changes in the year ahead.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   ALP’s plan to abolish negative gearing benefits aside from new properties; Capital Gains Tax discounts were to be reduced; People in the property industry’s view on these proposed changes; Now the Coalition has retained power, the scrapping of those proposals; A potential new first home loan deposit scheme; Economists’ views on how a coalition government would affect both rental and sale prices in the 3 years ahead; Hot off the press information around APRA reviewing assessment rates; And Much More.   LINKS OR ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:   https://sqmresearch.com.au/   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook   ENJ

This week, Michelle and Marcus start the first of a 3 part series on sourcing your first investment property. What to look for, where to get help, and things to think about.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Investing for either yield or for capital growth. What to focus on for each? Calculating gross vs net yield; The impact that strata costs can play; Negative gearing and potential changes after the 2019 Federal Election; Pain and Gain reports from CoreLogic; If using finance or bank funds, how does that impact your costs; Projections that encapsulate not just current rates, but potential adverse movements ahead; And Much More.   LINKS OR ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:   corelogic.com.au/reports/pain-and-gain   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes. If yo

This week, we’re thrilled to bring you our conversation with Alexandra Stamatiou-Buda. We talk about the Earlwood local market in 2019, the changes in marketing and campaigns to sell your property in today’s climate, and some anecdotes along the way. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   Alex’s background in the local market, and how she started her career in real estate; The changes she’s seen over the past 15-20 years in and around Earlwood; Buyers’ expectations of the area, and the last 12 months. How views of the area have shifted; Her belief in transparency, even when not just telling the client what they want to hear, but what they need to hear; Which subsection of properties are still attracting large amounts of interest from buyers; Why she favours auction campaigns; The value that a local agent brings to a campaign; Personalities and working between the vendor and potential buyers; And Much more     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE   Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Michelle May - Buyer's Ag

This week, we are thrilled to have Daniel Taylor from the Planhouse speak with us about the cost of renovating. Daniel gives some specific examples, bathrooms, kitchens, asking neighbours for party wall consent, and loads more HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   The differences between architects, interior designers, draftspeople; How long a renovation can take from start to finish; The process from DA to CDC to build; Where time can get away from you due to access and project management; Square metreage rates; Fixed price contracts and variations; Whether to stay in or move out while renovating; Approaching your neighbours prior to lodging DA; Must have’s vs nice-to-have’s; And Much more     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE   Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Daniel Taylor - The Planhouse   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US:   Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via i

This week, we are thrilled to have Daniel Taylor from the Planhouse speak with us about the DA process. While different councils have different requirements, Daniel breaks down some of the important things to know prior to lodging your DA. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   How Dan began his career as an apprentice at an architectural firm; The types of services that Dan provides via the Planhouse as a drafting and design service; When a DA is and is not required; What a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is; The differences between a DA and a CDC; How much to budget for the DA as a proportion of total build budget; The other service providers needed to append info to your DA (acoustics, surveyors, bush fire consultants etc); How best to juggle and manage the process; Length of time a DA may take; And Much more     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE   Michelle May - Buyer's Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Daniel Taylor - The Planhouse   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want

This week, we continue our suburb deep dive series on the Sydney Property Insider Podcast via our Suburb Spotlight! Today, we’re focussing on the lovely suburb and surrounds of Earlwood. We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   The history of Earlwood; The original residents of the suburb; Famous locals; Entry level prices; Price data over past few years; How tightly held property in the suburb is; Transport links to the CBD; Walkability; School zoning; Necessities in proximity; And Dog friendly parks nearby   LINKS OR ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:   School Finder   SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes.