Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

One of the most important decisions when planning a sales campaign is deciding on the method of sale.  Jarrod McCabe looks at the most typical methods, from auctions through to off-market sales. What’s the best approach for you when it comes time to sell your property? Please rate our podcast and leave a review if you can. 

There are strong signals that the property market is moving into recovery mode, and a lot sooner than many people were anticipating at the start of the year. CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) is 1.0% higher over the past three months, indicating that the housing market has moved through an inflection point after the sharp declines of 2022. In Melbourne, prices in some of the city's more...

Property and law intersect regularly, so it pays to know key legal issues that may impact your investment decisions. One such area is restrictive covenants. These are private treaties or written agreements between landowners that limit the way land can be used and developed. Many were introduced in the early part of last century, but can cause unsuspecting property investors a great deal of pain i...

Attracting buyers as part of a traditional sales campaign involves planning, time and resources. But what happens when a potential buyer approaches you out of the blue? We are regularly contacted by people seeking advice on this exact situation. Jarrod outlines the different scenarios and how to respond to get the best outcome.

Our latest episode in the Reminiscing with Richard series picks up where we left off, where we discussed the five key principles surrounding property investment - capital growth, income, personal control, adding value, and tax advantages.   Now that the fundamental principles are understood, Wakelin founder Richard Wakelin explores the key considerations for buyers when searching, assessing and pu...

What makes a suburb the location of choice for an investor? It's a question we're always asked at Wakelin Property Advisory, and with good reason.  While it’s an obvious query, the answer is complex and must take into account a myriad of factors.   Jarrod looks at the keys to searching for, assessing and purchasing a top quality investment property.

Property advice and theories can come from all directions.  Some are sound and should be considered, while others, albeit, well meaning should be taken with a grain of salt - typically from relatives or friends at a Sunday afternoon barbecue.  Wakelin Property Advisor, Jordan Telfer joins Jarrod McCabe to unpack some of the more common property misunderstandings and misconceptions that can lead pe...

At Wakelin Property Advisory, we’re fortunate to have more than half a century of property investment experience, which forms the bedrock of our knowledge, expertise and client services today. This comes by way of Richard Wakelin, our founder, who has been a pioneering force across Australia’s property investment landscape over the decades. We’ll be bringing you Richard’s insights as part of a num...

We’re now starting to see the Melbourne market stabilise after the volatility caused by the sharp and ongoing interest rate rises over the last year. Given there is solid competition for good quality properties, but also reduced competition for compromised properties, many vendors and agents are considering selling a property before auction. Jarrod looks at the positives and negatives of purchasin...

The prestige property market can be a world unto itself, often running at different angles than broader market trends. One of Melbourne’s most notable prestige areas is the beachside suburb of Brighton and the wider Bayside area. So what makes this area so in demand, what are people willing to pay, how has the market performed in relation to the broader property downturn, and where is it headed in...

Whilst the broader property market has softened over the last 12 months, Domain’s School Zone report shows houses within public school catchment areas have vastly outperformed their respective suburbs, with values rising 10 times faster in some cases. At face value that obviously makes a compelling case for investing in school zones, but as always in property, the dynamics need to be understood an...

Jarrod breaks down the regional property market’s rise and fall, the path forward, and the options going forward.

Jarrod breaks down Wakelin’s 2023 Property Market Report, taking you through the five major issues shaping Melbourne real estate investment in the year ahead. To download the full report visit https://wakelin.com.au/wakelin-report-melbournes-2023-property-market/

The summer vacation is over, but should you buy that holiday home?  Jarrod is joined by Wakelin’s founder, Richard Wakelin, as they take you through the major considerations to weigh up before buying a holiday home.

Wakelin Property Advisory’s, Brenton Potter joins me to discuss the inner west’s rise up the Melbourne property market ranks.

Jarrod McCabe answers the audience’s burning property questions, in this Question and Opinion episode, to help optimise your next property investment decisions.

Jarrod McCabe talks to Stuart Wemyss from ProSolution Private Clients, to discuss the key factors first time buyers should consider when deciding whether to purchase a home to occupy, or a pure investment.

Jarrod McCabe with guest Jordan Telfer, look at how to identify a top-performing property manager that will help your real estate investment grow.

Jarrod McCabe takes you through the best strategies to build equity in your property, so you can make it work for you.

Jarrod McCabe takes you through the pros and cons of buying an investment property where you live.

Jarrod McCabe takes you through the techniques of the trade to help you succeed when the bidding cools and a home is passed in at auction.

Jarrod McCabe caught up with Veronica Morgan, principal of Good Deeds Property Buyers and co-host of Location, Location, Location Australia & Relocation Australia, to chat through the latest trends driving the harbour city’s property market this Spring.

Wakelin’s 2022 Spring Property Report, offers expert insights into investor sentiment for Melbourne’s busy auction period and provides you with the confidence to execute successful investment decisions this Spring.

The key to prevent wasting time and missed opportunities is being able to inspect properties both efficiently and diligently. So, let’s pinpoint what to look for at open for inspections.

Over the years we’ve had many clients ask whether or not they should retain a former home as an investment property. So let’s provide some cut through, and drill down on the pros and cons of holding on to a home when you move out.