Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

This week we dive into the unasked question of when to sell your property, a solution for the national rental crisis, and the challenges of investor lending. Property specialist accountant Jeremy Iannuzzelli kicks things off by helping you consider the question of ‘when do you need to think about selling your property?’ Ludwina Dautovic from The Room Xchange then joins us to reveal a surprisingly...

How can Australia's ageing population free up much needed cash for cost of living, retirement and lifestyle goals? Mark MacDuffie and Michael Blythe believe downsizing is a key solution. Financial stress compounds in later years, as retirement comes in to focus and lifestyle needs and goals change. Throw in a pandemic, rising interest rates and volatile markets, it's easy to see why older Australi...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on April 26, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. Recent data reveals that 1.62 million Australian households are looking to downsize their homes over the next 5 years, but what type of properties are they looking for and how do they navigate the financial roadblocks to make this transition? Mark...

This week’s show dives into buyers agent selection, blockchain property transformation, and where best to invest a million dollars.  Well-known property personality Veronica Morgan kicks things off by questioning the pros and cons of FIFO (Fly in & Fly Out) Buyers Agent’s versus local area experts. We then go international & digital with Jurgen Poelzl to explore how you can bridge incremen...

Should Airbnb be part of your property investment strategy? And if so, how do you succeed? Author and 'Superhost' Juls Rollnik explains. Juls is author of the award winning book Secrets of a Superhost: How to become an Airbnb Rockstar and an inaugural member of the Airbnb Plus group. She is also a property developer, property investor and recently completed her first owner-builder project. A set o...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on April 4, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. The gender pay gap, maternity leave and relationship breakdowns are leaving a third of women with no retirement savings so what can they do about it? A new book ‘The Female Investor’ has just been published to solve this and co-author Nicola McDouga...

We kick off another big year with a big show that’s powered by big Property ‘P’s! Show founder Kevin Turner kicks things off by completing our 8-part special Auction summer series with Cate Bakos by revealing common misconceptions about auctions. Pete Wargent then joins Bushy Martin to uncover the impacts that strong population growth is going to have on the future of property. Mickael Roger from...

As we wrap up the Property WEALTH series, we cover the important Health checks in the property purchase process. This is the seventh and final episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth. We answer the big questions raised in our previous episode (T - Treatment) during our discussion of property purchase principles.  We...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on March 2, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. In the current hot property market, how can you leap the queue and access off market properties? Property Negotiator Scott Aggett from Hello Haus joins us to share his secrets on how you can access 40% more off-market and pre market properties.  Rea...

We have told you that before you go to bid on an auction you should always be familiar with the methods of the auctioneer who will be conducting the auction at the property you want to buy.  Cate Bakos – buyers Agent in Melbourne – shares the things you should be watching for.  RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, your home for property investment insights, inspiration, and stor...

We're now at the Treatment stage of your property journey, where you're finally ready to invest ... based on your property purchase principles. This is the sixth episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth, and we'll continue our 'talk on Treatment' when we wrap up the series next episode.  Now you get to implement and...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on March 1, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. When it comes to opinions on property it seems like everyone’s an expert - but who can you trust? Lloyd Edge from Aus Property Professionals questions the true cost of free property advice.   RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, y...

It is always better to learn from the mistakes of others especially when it comes to bidding at an auction.  For instance – do you know why it is not a good idea to discuss budget with your partner during the auction or why it is not a good idea to heckle the auctioneer.  Buyers Agent Cate Bakos has learnt the hard way and she shares her experiences. RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast...

Even the smartest, most talented people reach the ceiling of their own limitations. So how do you break through your own barriers in property investment? You need to leverage your elite team and the resources available to you.  This is the fifth episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth. In this episode, we talk about...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on February 7, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. Many investors continue to get caught up in FOMO chasing property rewards without considering the risks, so to add some balance to the equation, successful active investor turned Buyers Agent Rasti Vaibhav from Get RARE Properties join us.  Realt...

If you have been to an auction and noticed how confident some buyers are when they bid, it is probably because they have done it before and know what they are doing or they have been to the Cate Bakos school of bidding.  Cate is a buyers agent in Melbourne and this is what she does. RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, your home for property investment insights, inspiration, and...

What is your property investment strategy? You're now ready to focus on your Approach, what we like to call your 'Start:egy GPS'. This is the fourth episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth. As a property investor, do you go for capital growth or focus on cash flow? Do you buy homes, units, apartments or townhouses?...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on November 30, 2021, but is still just as relevant today. In order to lease your property quickly and achieve the highest rent with the best tenants, Lauren Robinson from Rental Results reveals how you need to market your rental property to achieve the best rent, with the best tenants in the quickest t...

If you are serious about buying a property at auction, there are ways you can secure the property before auction day but is it a good idea and is it worthwhile?  Cate Bakos is a buyers agent based in Melbourne.  Cate shares the pros and cons of making an offer in the lead up to an auction. RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, your home for property investment insights, inspirati...

The examination stage is an important step in your property investment journey, where you understand your investment capacity and capability. This is the third episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth. Discover what you can do and what you are comfortable with from an investment perspective, bridging the gap between...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on November 9, 2021, but is still just as relevant today. If you’re a property investor who’s unable to grow your portfolio quickly due to the inability to access equity easily, fast and affordably, then you’re going to love part 2 of Bushy’s chat with Godfrey Dinh who expands on the benefits of new inn...

Cate Bakos is a buyers agent based in Melbourne.  Melbourne is recognised as the property auction capital of the country.  You need to be prepared because believe me the agents will be and they will make sure the sellers are prepared as well.  So what should you do as a bidder and potential buyer do ahead of the auction day.  Cate Bakos is a buyers agent based in Melbourne and she has some key thi...

Finding your 'WHY' is the first and critical step in your property investment journey. This is the second episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth. Finding your why is about getting crystal clear about your ideal lifestyle and exactly how you want to live your life – in other words, what are you doing with who, when...

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on October 12, 2021, but is still just as relevant today. The cheapest solution is not always the best.  Can 2 cheap properties be better than one more expensive property?  That is the question Bushy asks buyers agent Josh Masters. You might guess his answer, but Bushy also asks Is there a budget that i...

You don’t have to be all at sea when you are preparing to go to an auction to bid and hopefully buy the perfect property for the family or as an investment to fit into your portfolio.  There are some key things you can uncover from the agent before the day of auction but sometimes it is knowing what to ask.  Cate Bakos is a buyers agent based in Melbourne and this week she details the questions to...