Melbourne Property Podcast™

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay Hammer break down a real off-market property purchase in Belmont, Geelong, for the winners of their buyer’s agency giveaway. Originally planned as an investment property, the strategy shifted following Federal Budget changes, with the buyers moving into their new home. Discover how the team negotiated a $715,000 purchase, assessed...

Sky and Lindsay are joined by Mel Barlas from Conveyed to discuss the legal side of buying property in Melbourne, from contract reviews and special conditions to settlement risks. Whether you're a first home buyer or property investor, Mel shares 19 practical tips for navigating property contracts, reviewing Section 32 vendor statements, identifying risky clauses and negotiating terms that pro...

In this episode Sky and Lindsay take a step back from the daily property headlines to explore the demographic forces shaping Australia’s housing market and Melbourne property in particular. Joining them is Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group. Simon explains how demographics can help property investors understand where people will want to live, how household sizes are changing...

Buying a one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne can look straightforward, but the wrong property can come with significant hidden costs and risks. In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay break down their step-by-step approach to buying one-bedroom apartments in Melbourne, including what they look for, the mistakes buyers make and the red flags that can lead them to walk away...

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the latest Melbourne property market data and what they are seeing on the ground as the spring selling season gets underway. House prices are still falling across much of Australia, but the pace of Melbourne's decline is slowing. At the same time, buyer activity, auction conditions, listings and rental prices are telling...

Does the tax advantage of a new build actually make it a better property investment? In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the impact of the 2026 Budget changes to negative gearing and examine whether investors should now favour new residential builds over established property. The discussion goes beyond tax deductions to compare the fundamentals that actually d...

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the August Melbourne property market update, looking at the latest conditions across interest rates, lending, prices and buyer demand. With the RBA holding the cash rate at 4.35%, Sky and Lindsay discuss what the decision means for property buyers and investors, why they are not yet convinced interest rate rises are over, an...

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay are joined by commercial property expert Patrick O’Callaghan from O& Co Group to unpack what investors need to know before moving from residential into commercial property. From industrial and medical assets to office and retail, Patrick explains how different commercial property types perform, why industrial is currently his p...

Published: 23 August 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay step away from market data and suburb rankings to unpack the people, language and theatre that make buying property in Melbourne such a unique experience. From Saturday inspection circuits and first home buyer family delegations to agent follow up calls, auction tactics and the familiar lines buyers...

Published: 16 Aug 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay reveal their top five Melbourne suburbs for one-bedroom units, comparing affordability, rental returns, vacancy rates, supply and resale potential. Using current suburb and unit data, they highlight the different investment profiles each suburb offers. The analysis shows why the cheapest property is not...

Published: 09 Aug 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay compare the major housing policies announced by the current Labor Government and the Liberal National Opposition ahead of the 2026 Victorian election. They break down how each party's policies could affect renters, first home buyers, investors, homeowners and developers, analysing the likely impact...

Published: 3 August 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky deliver the July Melbourne property market update, unpacking the latest market data and what it means for buyers and investors across Melbourne and regional Victoria. They break down the recent slowdown in property values, why Melbourne remains one of Australia's weakest capital city markets, and how...

Published: July 26, 2026 In this episode, Sky and Lindsay sit down for a relaxed but practical conversation about how they would enter the property market today if they were starting from scratch. They break the process down step by step, looking at what they would prioritise at different budget levels, where they would be willing to compromise, and how their approach would change as either an inv...

Published: 19 July 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Lindsay Hammer revisit one of the most debated topics in Melbourne property investing: apartments. While freestanding houses continue to be their preferred long-term investment, changing market conditions have prompted a fresh look at quality apartments as a cashflow strategy. With borrowing capacities...

Published: 13 July 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Lindsay Hammer explore one of the most compelling emerging concepts in Australian property: Bluefield development. As Australia continues to grapple with a housing shortage, they examine why large blocks in established suburbs could become some of the most valuable assets in a post-2026 Federal Budget e...

Published: 6 July 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Lindsay Hammer unpack the latest developments shaping Melbourne's property market and the broader Australian housing landscape. They explore the national housing slowdown, with Melbourne and Sydney continuing to lead the downturn while other capital cities remain more resilient. The discussion covers fal...

Published: 29 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky Hammer and Oisin Griffiths are joined by mortgage broker Scott Baker from Toast Finance to explore the psychology behind property decisions and why so many buyers become stuck during the purchasing process. They discuss how fear, uncertainty and decision fatigue can influence buyers, particularly in the wake of th...

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Published: 22 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay tackle some of the biggest myths, misconceptions and misleading advice circulating in the Australian property market. From building inspections and off market properties to rental yields, negative gearing and development projects, they separate fact from fiction and explain why many commonly repeated p...

Published: 15 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay are joined by Geelong buyer's agent Oisin Griffiths to break down the best value suburbs to buy in Geelong in 2026. With affordability pressures increasing and recent changes to property taxation impacting investor behaviour, they explore why Geelong continues to present compelling opportunities for bu...

Published: 8 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay deliver the May Melbourne market update and unpack the implications of the 2026 Federal Budget for property investors. They discuss the proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trust structures, exploring how these reforms may influence investor behaviour, property selection and portf...

Published: 1 June 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay take listeners behind the scenes of working with a buyer’s agent, featuring the winners of the recent Melbourne Property Podcast giveaway. The episode walks through the early stages of building a property portfolio, including defining a clear acquisition brief, suburb selection, strategy planning and ma...

Published: 25 May 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay break down how to identify under-market value properties and create equity early through smarter buying strategies. They explain why under-market value opportunities are rarely about finding a “cheap” property, and instead come down to understanding value better than the broader market. The episode expl...

Published: 18 May 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Sky and Lindsay break down the realities of short term rentals and Airbnb investing, including the costs, risks and regulations many buyers overlook. They unpack the true holding costs involved in running a short-term rental, from management fees and utilities through to insurance, owners' corporation fees, and gue...

Published: 13 May 2026 In this emergency episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky unpack the major property tax changes announced on 12 May in the 2026 Budget and what they could mean for Melbourne buyers, Australian property investors and renters. They break down the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, including the shift toward new residential buil...