On the back of our Episode 144, where we had Stephanie Hayes talk to us about all the problems she had being a first time renter, we thought we would give you the property manager's perspective of how to apply for your first rental property so you understand what helps you get over the line with your application.  Megan Taylor is a senior manager of property partnerships at Longview Real Estate. Longview manage over 4000 properties, and Megan is renowned for helping landlords make great decisions, but also give renters, or prospective renters the best advice when applying for property.&nb ..read more

There is still a slight stigma about women buying their own property, however buying property can be the most empowering thing anyone can do. It can give you a steady stream of passive income to pay down your debt, it can give you a safe sanctuary to call home while your property appreciates in your sleep, and it can create the foundation of fulfilling some life long goals.  But doing it properly is an art. Today we are going to look into how buying property can empower women and how property can bring a sense of personal satisfaction to your life. Cynthia Peretz has been nominated as a w ..read more

Kitchens and bathrooms are where buyers see value in property. They want a functional kitchen with a bit of today's style, quality appliances and designer bench tops, but it's expensive to transform your kitchen, especially if it's just for sale, not for you to benefit from it. Today we have our effervescent trade, Dean Davis from M+Co Property to explain how you can transform your kitchen on a budget when you want to sell.  1. What are the signs of a tired kitchen? 2. How can we spruce it up without costing a fortune?    3. Should we be replacing the appliances? 4. Would an inv ..read more

While there is doom and gloom about interest rates, building materials and the cost of trades, those in the know look at this as an opportunity to make a move. The key is to know what is viable, what will make money and having the right team behind you. Today we are going to find out how to find that viable development site that will make you money in any market.  Jim Malamatinas bought his first house at the tender age of 22. Little did he know that this would grow into his passionate full time career of helping other people buy homes with an investment focus. Jim's personal property por ..read more

Due to investors getting out of the property market when covid hit, there is a huge lack of properties available for a large number of tenants wanting to change location, upgrade the size of their home for the growing family needs and those wanting to leave the family nest. Melbourne vacancy rates are at an all time low, meaning that tenants are competing for each and every property in some suburbs, making it difficult to secure a new home, even when a deadline is looming.  Today, we are going to hear from one tenant and her story about how she struggled to get a property and what she did ..read more

With real estate becoming more expensive, adult children seem to be prolonging the move out of the nest, elderly parents are opting to be close to family rather than head for the retirement home, and somehow, it can't all happen under the one roof. So today we are going to explore the idea of putting another roof on your property, with what you need to know about granny flat regulations. Dean Roller runs the world's largest granny flat resource - DIY Granny Flats. With hundreds of thousands of visitors to date, DIY Granny Flats continues to be a source of valuable information for property owne ..read more

Now we are right in the heart of the winter months, there's nothing better than costing up to a nice warm fire. With gas fireplaces being on trend, it's actually not too hard to install a stylish gas fireplace to warm your living space, an alfresco area or even your bedroom. The benefits are good for the soul, but also good for adding value to your home, and today we are going to find out how you can add some fireplace ambience to your home and still get to enjoy it for winter. Dean Davis, from M+Co Living, is Real Estate Right's go to stylist and real estate trade, helping those get their pro ..read more

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

After 2 years of Covid fears and restrictions of world travel, international buyers fled Australia on mass, reducing the opportunity for locals to capitalise on a varied buyer pool, but also the reduction of international students and immigrants who couldn't come to our shores, ensured that international buyers couldn't see the value in investing in our property.  Now that we have seen the last of the lockdowns, are they coming back? David Tong, Director of Secoya Property, has over 28 years experience in property investment across the globe. David has been working with international buye ..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