MRE UNCUT

In lead up to Mother’s Day we’re joined by our Brand & Marketing Lead, Sinead Petropoulos and Residential Sales Executive, Talisa Paris who share their experiences with juggling working and parenthood, and how this plays out in their roles at MRE. Our hosts Steve Fitzsimon and Peter Hooymans, discuss what prompted the introduction of paid paternity leave at MRE and why this is not the industry...

Did you know that rental enquiry increases 250% between January 1st and Easter each year? That's why we call it the peak season. This week, we dive into the highs and lows of the season that’s been. From market trends to success stories, we're unpacking it all. We discuss the changing demographics and preferences of renters that are reshaping the rental landscape as we know it. And we look at how...

MRE has always taken a tenant-first approach to real estate. The tenant experience is something we focus on. It’s a no-brainer really, happy tenants make happy landlords. And we can’t forget, today’s tenants become tomorrow’s landlords. Renters are facing pressure right now. Rising rents, long lines at inspections and a battle to get their application accepted. The way we see it, it’s not hard to...

The average age of the MRE employee is young. And this is by design. Some call it the fountain of youth, we say opportunity beckons. While our long-termers are our lifeblood with an average tenure of 12 years, they are supported by energy and innovation our younger team provides. Our training and processes are world-class so we can deliver a growth experience to our team and WOW service to our cli...

In 2021 Consumer Affairs Victoria introduced a set of minimum standards which rental providers (landlords) must ensure their property meets on or before the day a renter moves in. They cover 14 different aspects of the property, from kitchens and bathrooms through to windows and bins. Our hosts Steve Fitzsimon and Peter Hooymans are joined by two of MRE’s Business Development Managers, Kelly Levin...

We’ve covered the challenges presented by Melbourne’s rental crisis but where do the opportunities lie? In today’s episode, our hosts Peter Hooymans and Stephen Fitzsimon are joined by one of MRE’s talented Business Development Managers, Memphis Middleton to explore where and how the best rental yields are achieved. Plus, we discuss how to uncover the unicorn opportunities where rental yield is hi...

If you search 'renting in Melbourne' on TikTok today you'll pull up footage of open for inspections overrun with renters, all vying for the same properties. There's a well-documented rental crisis in Melbourne. In this episode of MRE Uncut, we’ll arm you, the renter, with tips and tricks to put you ahead of the pack. Our hosts Peter Hooymans and Steve Fitzsimon are joined by MRE’s Team Leader, Liv...

It’s no surprise that long term property investors continue leaving the Melbourne market in droves. They’re fed up with regulations and restrictions imposed by an out of touch government, and getting hit with hefty land tax bills is proving to be the final nail in the coffin. A litany of regulations and extra costs imposed on rental providers in the last few years is going to send our rental marke...

Our hosts Peter Hooymans and Steve Fitzsimon will look at everything relating to real estate, renting and living in Melbourne. Our mission is to equip property owners, renters and buyers with the tips and tricks we’ve gathered over 30 years in the industry. Plus, we’ll impart our wisdom on real estate professionals along the way. Each episode, we bring together leading figures from our team and co...