Selling a property sounds simple, and with homes turning over faster than ever, vendors are keen to list and get the best price they can while the market’s hot. But selling can come with unexpected costs and roadblocks. Sharing her expert advice on all things selling, Shelley Craft, host of The Block and licensed real estate agent, joins us this episode. Then we dig into Domain’s annual First Home Buyer Report, released this week. It shows the time to save for a 20% deposit on an entry-priced home has soared six months in Sydney, Hobart and Darwin and by 9 months in Canberra - in just one y ..read more

The market’s hot. We know this. But is it even possible to find a bargain when prices have been rising so rapidly and demand is so high? In this episode of Propety Unpacked, Julie DeBondt-Barker, the founding director of Property Home Base, explains how to differentiate between a property bargain and a property lemon. Then, to unpack the rising trend of Australians moving from bigger cities to smaller cities, Simon Kuestenmacher, the co-founder & director of research at The Demographics Group, joins us. 00:35 How to find a property bargain 13:30 Moving to smaller cities ---- The infor ..read more

Every Australian loves to have a good stickybeak at homes of the rich and famous. The upper echelons of society are well-known for keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to transacting property. Viewers are getting a chance to see Australia’s best homes, with a new show to rival Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing. Amazon Prime’s soon-to-be-released show Luxe Listings Sydney promises an insider look into the local prestige property market. Among the real estate professionals starring in the program is director and Co-founder of CohenHandler, Simon Cohen. He joins us in t ..read more

It seems property investing may be making a comeback: investor lending is on the rise for the first time in years and properties are still selling like hotcakes in today’s climate. And, contrary to what we sometimes see in the media, you don’t need to be a mogul with 25 properties to be considered an investor. So where do you begin on this journey and what are the risks involved for the average person? To unpack and explain the world of owning a portfolio, Founder and Managing Director of Empower Wealth Ben Kingsley chats with us on this week’s episode. Then, Lifestyle Editor Ash Austen sha ..read more

Is the hot property market here to stay, or are things starting to slow down? After rapid price growth across nearly every part of the country this year, we’re starting to hear rustles in the wind that the property market may shift gears soon. To discuss the year that we’ve had thus far, and what we’re likely to see through the next three to six months, we’re joined on this week’s episode by independent economist Saul Eslake. Then, we explore one of the most unusual but intriguing home features in the country: the ACT’s energy efficiency rating, and whether other states should adopt it, wit ..read more

Getting into the property market at the moment can feel near impossible for a lot of Australians, plus it’s causing some buyers to rush their purchase and nab whatever they can, before they know if they even like the neighbourhood. One option that’s emerged is “rent with the option to buy” - certainly different to how the market usually works. It’s offered by Assemble Communities; and to explain, the managing director Kris Daff joins us this week. Then, we chat about the federal budget and how it impacts the property and housing market, with Domain reporter Kate Burke and Domain deputy news ..read more

Regardless of where you live, the weather’s changing - and in many cities, getting much cooler. Many of us will turn up the heating but it may still feel pretty cold. In many cases Australian houses, even more modern ones, aren’t built for our extreme weather conditions. So, apart from tearing down our home and starting again, what can be done? In some cases, retrofitting can help. Not only can it keep us warmer or cooler but it encourages better energy efficiency, which in turn saves money on bills. Dr Trivess Moore from RMIT University, and a member of the Sustainable Building Innovation ..read more

It’s really easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying a property but what many buyers often forget is that it’s not just the price paid for said property that’s important to budget for. There are all sorts of other associated costs with buying, and because lots of them aren’t particularly exciting, they can easily be overlooked - at the buyer’s peril. To help prepare us prior to purchase, Domain Advice Editor Daniel Butkovich joins us this week. We also get an update on the property market for apartments and what’s driving prices down in certain areas across the country with Elizabe ..read more

The art of the deal is the cornerstone to property transacting. Negotiation is key - so how can you master it? Joining us on this episode is Nicole Jacobs, co-founder and managing director of Whitefox Advocacy, who shares her insider info on negotiating property purchases. Also in this episode, Domain’s editorial director Adrian Lowe and national news editor Ellen Lutton join us to unpack the latest property price data with the release of Domain’s House Price Report for the March quarter this week. 00:38 - How to negotiate like a pro 13:55 - Domain’s latest House Price Report ---- The infor ..read more

The stress of buying a property can mean people slip up and make mistakes we wish we didn’t and hurt the hip pocket in the long term. To share her expertise on what not to do when buying and shed some light on common mistakes, buyers’ advocate and qualified property investment adviser, Cate Bakos joins us on this episode. Then, we chat with co-host of the My Millennial Property podcast Emily Wallace, about what's really happening holding young people back from entering the property market. 00:45 - The common property mistakes buyers make 16:00 - Unpacking the market for millennials ---- Th ..read more