Sue Langeder is a notable Melbourne-based, real estate copywriter, writing copy for Melbourne properties since 1998, and recognised as one of the top 10 Australian Copywriters to watch in 2021. Sue is passionate about property, architecture, and local history, always striving to find the points of difference that make each house a home.    In this episode, we ask Sue questions such as: 1. Where are real estate agents getting it wrong when it comes to their copywriters? 2. Why don't rental departments use copywriters? 3. Why is it an investment when we have a vacancy rate of around on ..read more

Alistair McLean is the principal of Secret Design Studio, a small boutique design consultancy focused on mid-century design including architecture and interiors, His practice, while based in Melbourne, helps clients Australia-wide with design advice that is sympathetic to their mid-century homes throughout his Dr. Retro consultations.   In this episode, we ask Alistair questions such as: 1. What has been your experience when people buy a property to detonate and discover that the budget they had planned to rebuild is beyond their means? 2. What characteristics of a property are people loo ..read more

Brooke Sichau, director of Oko Group, has a passion for creating beautiful and functional spaces. Oko Group is a design and construction company based in Melbourne. The group has established a reputation as one of the leading design companies in the state, because of their commitment to providing their clients with exceptional service, their zeal for raising the standards, and the quality of their completed projects.   In this episode, we talk to Brooke about kitchen trends! We ask some of the following questions; What are the most popular designs in kitchens at the moment? What types of ..read more

Episode 166   Social media and digital marketing award winner Jade Carberry is the director of First National Real Estate in Melton. Located in one of Australia's fastest-growing municipalities in the outer west of Melbourne, Jade, her husband, and co-director Justin Carberry share a passion for helping people find their new homes. Keen to change. the perception of real estate agents, Jade uses her social media platforms to entertain, educate and advocate for the industry and her beloved community. A self-confessed nerd when it comes to all things property and legislation, Jade works acti ..read more

Miriam Sandkuhler, from Property Mavens, is becoming a regular guest! She is an award-winning buyers agent and vendor advocate with franchised offices in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. Miriam is the best-selling author of Property Prosperity and is an accredited property investment advisor.    In this week's episode, we talk to Miriam all about how to downsize effectively. We ask questions such as: 1. when you're thinking of downsizing from the big family home to something more manageable, tell us the best process. 2. Is it better to buy or sell first when you're downsizi ..read more

Frank Valentic is a big name in Melbourne real estate, known for his work on 'The Block' but also known for being a dynamic vendor and buyer's agent helping people buy their first home or set up their investment portfolio.   In this episode, we talk to Frank about the ins and outs of buying in a property syndicate. We ask some of the following questions;   1. What is a property syndicate? 2. How do people find out about property syndicates? 3. Why do buyers go into a property syndicate? 4. What type of properties do people buy in a property syndicate? 5. What are the benefits of a pr ..read more

Episode 163: Megan Taylor and Alicia Lecky -Two Years In for Residential Tenancy Compliance Checks   Head of Property Partnerships, Megan Taylor, and Head of Property Management, Alicia Lecky, both from Longview Real Estate are experts in property management, managing over 4,000 properties throughout Victoria. With a collective 38 years in property management, they come to us today with a bundle of knowledge and energy to talk to us about property management compliance!   In this week's episode, we ask Megan and Taylor questions such as: 1. When did most existing rental properties ge ..read more

Episode 162 with Miriam Sandkuhler   With real estate becoming more complex and buyers wanting to be savvier, there has been an onslaught of new buyer's advocates getting into the action. Some buyer's advocates are backed by years of experience or training as an agent, or working in the industry, while others are just jumping on the bandwagon for some 'easy cash.' Today we are going to find out how you can be savvy when you appoint a buyer's advocate.   Miriam Sandkuhler, the CEO and Founder of Property Mavens is a multi-award winning buyers agent and vendor advocate with franchised ..read more

Imagine buying a property, and living in it for 4-5 years, and during that time there is no public transport, no schools, shops, rows of empty houses, barren streets, and broken footpaths. It happens...   Melbourne is dotted with brand-new housing estates along the outer edges creating growth corridors, but how do you know which housing estate is best? Which one will increase in value? Which one will make your life easier? Which one will get a good rental return? So many questions, yet most real estate agents or volume home builders will give you answer that makes sure you buy their produ ..read more

Starting a new tenancy, especially if it's moving out of the family nest for the first time, is a right of passage. It's your chance of freedom, your chance to find out more about your own capabilities in life and your opportunity to become your own person. Even for the seasoned tenant, the rules change when it comes to condition reports, so we thought we would give you this episode on 'How to Complete a Condition Report When Starting a New Tenancy.'   Sophie Lyon from Jellis Craig Boroondara is a powerhouse when it comes to the Victorian property management space, and she's our power hou ..read more