Property Culture

Calling all first home buyers!!!  Before you commit to a property purchase, you better watch outtttt for these classic first home buyer hazards. We walk you through the typical issues that can occur when you fail to plan, research and run your due diligence like a pro. Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prop___culture/   Check out...

Will Unkles is the director of 40 Forty Finance and he's got the HOTTEST finance tips you’ve ever heard! He explains why paying rent on time helps first-time buyers get loans, why paying off a HECS debt can be better than using savings for a home deposit, and why he wants to hear from you 3 months earlier than you think.     Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagr...

The hottest topic in real estate since 1901…. Which we feel is often a classic case of buzz words in conjunction with a general lack of understanding.  Most buyers are unaware of what goes on behind closed doors, and why quote ranges are the way they are and why they can often be wayyy off!  Listen in for some insider insights into agent quotes, and why they can be so damn wrong…. It’s not always...

Steve Rose has been designing homes and commercial buildings for over 20 years. He’s also treasured friend and trusted advisor to the Prop Culture team. On this week’s ep, Steve shares his insider’s tips on renovations. As he explains, it’s all about starting with the right property, rather than trying to retrofit the dream. It’s the kind of thing you’d only know after doing 20 years of boutique r...

Submitting a pre auction offer, or being asked to respond to a competing buyer's acceptable offer pre auction is one of the most daunting negotiations a buyer can face.  There are a number of ways in which agents can choose to navigate the process and almost all of them can be seriously scary!  In this episode of the Prop Culture Podcast, we discuss the ways in which property can be purchased pre...

Right-sizing our client out of their big family home and into the next project is the topic of discussion in this episode of the Prop Culture Podcast! How we helped them from start to finish secure their ideal home after just 10 days on the market and in exclusive negotiations! If you’ve been wondering exactly what the hell we do… check out Case Study Pt. 1 for all the inside goss.     Book a call...

If you’re planning a big reno and perhaps even staging a smaller one before you get stuck into the main event, listen in for Sam’s hot tips based on her major 2-stage renovation.  How to choose the right team for the job, insights into how you can stop the budget creep and ensuring you’re prepared with all the right info before you start!   Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Foll...

After recently completing a renovation on an investment property set to hit the short term rental market, Tabitha discloses her biggest lessons learnt through the process.  From plumbing costs to paint colours, building inspections and vinyl flooring! We’re doing the groundwork so you don’t have to, listen in before you start ripping up your carpets!   Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-cultur...

You’ve finally secured your dream property, you’ve popped bottles and posted the obligatory sold sign pic to insta… now what!? Final inspections are a necessary part of the purchasing process, often done a few days pre settlement where the excitement of the takeover is peaking.  But there’s a few more things to consider than whether or not your fridge will fit….   Book a call: https://calendly.com...

Melbourne rents have skyrocketed over the last 12 months and vacancy rates have hit an all time low of 1.2%... We are seeing competition on rentals like we’ve never seen before and renters prepared to offer over and above advertised prices… This all comes as the state government’s land tax changes take effect (among other changes for landlords!) with up to 380,000 Vic property owners becoming liab...

After more than 15 years working in the fast paced mayhem of the Melbourne property market, we’ve certainly learnt a few lessons along the way….  From young inner city selling agents to business owners and buyers advocates, we cover our embarrassing moments and learning curves through the ups and downs of the wild wild west (aka Melbourne real estate!).   Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-cul...

Put simply, as vendor’s advocates we take the pain and guesswork out of selling property.  Using our years of experience in the industry to project manage the property sale, from start to finish. Ensuring our vendors needs are being met and the best possible price achieved. Most people will only sell one or two properties in their lifetime… Making one of the biggest financial decisions of your lif...

The age old question that can often send buyers on a wild goose chase for an illusive dream home that quite literally doesn't exist….. Within the suburbs they’re looking in that is!  Whether you’ve got one, two or three kids running around - on the way - or part of a pipeline dream, a job that just might send you to Timbuktu in 2026 or an ageing set of in-laws you’ll need to be on call for the nex...

In an auction centric market like Melbourne, buyers often wonder why vendors would choose to sell off market?  We inspect about 30 - 40% of property options for our clients off market. Worrying about what the vendor could possibly be hiding rather than focusing on the opportunity at hand can get in the way for buyers not used to the process.  In this episode we cover off on our top 5 reasons Melbo...

Possibly our favourite topic here at Prop Culture… Why sit around and wait for the market to determine the worth of your property when you can add your own value through minor updates and renovations!  We discuss how we guide vendors to spend a dollar to make three pre-sale to ensure they’re maximising their end result and where to spend money once you’ve purchased a property to ensure you’re not...

SOI, EOI, ROW, OSP…. that’s just the beginning!  There’s a lot to be across when you’re trying to get a grip on the real estate industry. Some of which you may have never heard of before!  In this episode we cover some of the basic property lingo you need to understand so you look like you actually know wtf is going on!   Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagram:...

If the thought of bidding at auction or negotiating with an agent takes your anxious tendencies from casual cute to full blown panic attack then this episode is for you.  There are many ways in which to secure a property, some of which are highly unregulated which makes them next to impossible to navigate for buyers new to the game.  Here we run through the most common ways you’re likely to come a...

You’ve fallen in love with ‘the one’ and you’re contemplating a building & pest inspection because your parents think you should… and they’re not wrong!!  A key moment in our due diligence phase pre purchase is the building & pest inspection. In this episode we’re talking major and minor defects using real life case studies.  Rising damp, leaky bathrooms, asbestos, site drainage and roofing issues...

You’ve found your dream property, now you need to make sure it’s not a lemon!! Listen up for our top 4 things to check BEFORE purchasing a property. We’re talking zoning, planning applications and contract checks, covenants and body corporates, oh my! We also run you through how to value the property, so you’ll know exactly what you’re buying and how much you think it’s worth. Protecting your inve...

Working out what you want to buy and where can be a sticking point for many buyers. Not getting this step right is the number one contributing factor to sitting in the market for 6 months or more. Join us as we talk through how to work out exactly what you’re looking for and where.    Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prop___cult...

Understanding why you want to purchase property will help steer your search in the right direction of what to buy and where. It’s something we work through with our clients at length before we’ve even stepped foot inside a property. It’s one of the reasons why we’re able to get them into their new home or investment before you can say underbidder!    Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/...

Working as residential sales agents in Melbourne shaped these two property advocates into buying and selling machines. Watching young buyers get it wrong and end up losing money on their purchases made them hyper aware of how critical it is to get the right real estate advice from the start. Now they’re focused on helping their clients kill the property game and have fun doing it!   Book a call: h...