The Perth Property Show

Adrian Johnson is back in the studio to shed some light on the cost factors involved in a development over and above a standard build. Stormwater, retaining, margins... Did you know site works can cost an extra $100,000 than usual? Ben Barber then talks Hamersley, one of the City of Stirling's family strongholds. Don't expect a range of subdivision options in this suburb - its all about the 700sqm...

After an extremely insightful intro session, we invited Michael Lazzaro right back into the studio this week to outline his Top Tips for building your dream home.  We then sit down with Brad Triplett to walk through the surprisingly under-searched suburb of Perth. Did you know Perth extends far beyond the CBD when it comes to real estate and territory?

This morning, we chat with Adrian Johnson, Development Consultant at Summit Projects. Adrian discusses the unique costs, risks, and timeframes of the industry as opposed to building a regular home. We then delve into the cultural and historical suburb of North Perth with #1 agent, Nik Zounis. With over 100 years of housing, commerce, and immigration in the suburb, lifestyles in 2020 are diverse an...

This morning, for the first time we sit down with Michael Lazzaro, one of WA's most-respected Owner-Occupier Building Consultants to have an open and frank conversation about the house-and-land industry as a whole, the risks, the costs, and the market right now. Michael's analysis and tips are refreshingly useful! We then head to one of Perth's most bluechip suburbs, Coolbinia. This super-protecte...

This week we have our subdivision expert, Dave Gilbert, from Strategic Surveying in to lay out part 2 of our subdivision series - Subdivision Costs. We run through all of the stakeholder costs from start to finish.  We then have Subiaco's #1 agent, Niki Peinke, in to discuss this controversial suburb, where the rezoning debacle is at, and what the futures holds.

Our built form specialist, Luke Parker of OP Properties, is back in the studio to roll out the second part of the apartments series focussing on the design and DA stage. We outline all of the required consultants, what they might cost, and the overall process for getting a development approved. We then have 5-time #1 agent, Devon Kelly, in the hot seat again to talk us through the massive changes...

This week Trent opens up the enquiries email and answers his favourite 8 questions that have come through recently. We are talking market analysis, property staging, finance, foreign investment, guarantors, mining towns and more!

After the great feedback on the solar panel session, this week we got Brad Stinson back in the studio to follow up on the second string to his bow - air conditioning! We talk all things tech and the future of this space. Michael Hallam & Carl Casilli, #1 Agents in Churchlands, then join Trent Fleskens for a chat on this super sough-after suburb. How much pull does the high school have on demand?

This morning we step it up another notch as we start Part 1 of a 5-part series on apartment development. In contrast to our subdivision and small-scale development series, our built form apartment development series will focus on the process of researching, planning, selling, building, and settling our largest form of development in WA. We welcome Luke Parker from OP Properties to help us along wi...

This week we are talking about solar technology and how the onset of battery tech will change the way we value and design our homes. Brad Stinson of Stinson Air & Solar shares some history and also an explanation on the economics of solar installation in 2020. We then focus on North Beach with #1 agent, Phil Pope, who has been living in the suburb for 30 years. As more and more mega-mansions pop u...

This week we ramp up the technical ability and start with an introduction to subdivision. There is only one person Trent goes to for all of his expertise and that is his very own superstar, David Gilbert, Development Manager at Strategic Surveying. This episode is the first of a series delving into the world of subdivision. We then sit down with Jared Rayner, Brentwood's #1 agent by volume sold. H...

This week we dive deep into the realms and future of home automation with our tech expert, Andrew Vaughan. Ever considered telling your home you will arrive in 10 minutes, asking them to open the garage, unlock the door, turn the aircon on, boil a pot of coffee, and play your favourite music for your arrival? Get ready for the future! We also have Stella Mclean, Joondalup's #1 agent, in to discuss...

This week marks the debut of a new subject matter expert, our very own Brooke Walker, Senior Settlement Agent at Strategic Settlements. She runs us through the purpose and value proposition of a settlement agent, and why we all need one when buying, selling, and more... Perth Property Show veteran, Devon Kelly, is back in the studio again, being #1 agent for yet another suburb - Kewdale! What sets...

This week we have our top expert, Brendon Ptolomey running us through the pros and cons of buying off-the-plan, how the banks treat it, when its a good idea, and when its a bad idea. We also chat about how the new Stamp Duty Concession will affect the apartment market.  Michael Jennings is also back in the studio to run us through his second suburb, Alfred Cove, where he is also #1 by volume sold....

Emma Thorpe, our Property Management Guru, is back in the chair again to discuss an important but often overlooked factor of renting - tenancy checks. What's involved? What information is required? And how do we make sure we aren't signing on a dud? Jenny Gauci is also in the hot seat for the second time to discuss another suburb she is #1 in - Bateman. This small riverside beauty is a real family...

Our final episode of the year features our country towns and a deeper look into what is making their markets tick (or not!). We have some great stories and insights to share here, with Brendon Ptolomey the man most qualified to deliver them.

Ever wondered what home security tech looks like in 2019? Andrew Vaughan from Intelligent Home is back in the studio to talk about apps, CCTV, and sensors.  Julie Cross is then in the hot seat for a first chat about the golf course estate, Connolly. Have you considered this family stronghold?

Ever wondered whether it would be worth putting furniture in your rental? Will it return you a higher yield over time? We have Emma Thorpe in the studio giving us the stats and facts. Can you guess the correct answer? Matt McWaters, Wembley Downs' #1 agent, is then in the hot seat to discuss what makes his suburb one of the only suburbs to have a higher median sales price today compared to 2015.

Ever tried getting a loan without a PAYG income? It's not as straightforward as you might think. Sam Carrello, WA's #1 broker is back in the studio to discuss.  We then move on to WA's most populous suburb - Canning Vale. Have you been assessing the merits of moving into this family stronghold in before the market starts to pick up again?

Welcome to our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY episode! Trent and the team behind the scenes want to extend a big thank you to everyone for listening in each and every week. This show's DNA is built on WA experts providing information about WA property topics, and the growing support we have received since episode 1 a year ago has been astonishing. For this episode, we thought it prudent to look back on the ye...

Today's episode features our Tax Man, Carlo Bordi, to explain the most complex topic we've focussed on in the last 12 months - The GST Margin Scheme. We break down how it works, why it exists, and when it is applicable. Will this hit you on your next investment? We then have one of the most in-depth, impressive suburb spotlights we've had when we sit down with Michael Jennings to chat about his ho...

Today's episode sees our tech guru, Andrew Vaughan, back in the hot seat in what has to be one of our most enjoyable episodes, chatting everything about audio visual tech in the home in 2019. Can you guess what a fully equipped home cinema can cost these days? Shobana Patrick then pops in for a chat about the tiny and tightly-held south-of-the-river suburb of Attadale, where the homes are big, the...

Emma Thorpe, head property manager at Mark Hay Realty, steps into the studio for the first time to discuss the value of landlord insurance. When do we need it? Who from? What does it cost? Mr. Belmont himself, Devon Kelly, is back in the studio to chat about Cloverdale, the price points, and what this little suburb has to offer. 

We have just ticked over into November, which means if you haven't already lodged your tax return on your own, you now need to engage a qualified tax accountant to assist you without the ATO sending your a nasty penalty. Trent sits down with his favourite accountant in WA, Carlo Bordi, to chat about what a tax return for a property investor looks like in 2019. Matthew Jones then steps into the stu...

Sam Carrello is back in the studio discussing the merits of fixing or staying variable, given the record-breaking low rates we are currently all enjoying.  Nigel Aldridge then steps into the studio to chat about Kalamunda, some history, and what the future holds for this hills suburb.