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EP. 1704 - DEPOSIT BONDS EXPLAINED: BUY NOW, PAY YOUR DEPOSIT LATER…
🏡 Buying a property doesn't have to be stressful.The right preparation and the right team can make all the difference. Here's what you need to know about deposit bondsand making your property journey smoother:✨ Ke...
EP. 1703 - CAN YOU LIVE IN YOUR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?
🏭 Can you live in a warehouse? It's not as simple as you might think...✨ Key takeaways:🔹 Brookvale's industrial precinct is being revitalised with modern commercial buildings.🔹 Upgrading older warehouses helps...
EP. 1702 - GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF RENT PRICES – SOLUTION OR A BIGGER PROBLEM?
🏘️ Is government policy pushing investors away from residential property?Policy changes, rent controls and tax reforms are reshaping the investment landscape. While some investors are looking towards commercial property, one thing...
EP. 1701 - IS YOUR HOUSE ACTUALLY A DEVELOPMENT SITE? HOW TO FIND OUT
🏗️ Could your property be worth more as a development site?It starts with knowing three things:📍 Your property's zoning📏 Your land size & FSR (Floor Space Ratio)🏙️ What can actually be built on the...
NOVAK NEWS - DOUBLE THE VALUE? or DOUBLE THE TROUBLE? THE TRUTH ABOUT SUB DIVIDING
🏗️ The best developments don't happen by chance—they happen by strategy.One Beacon Hill project is a perfect example:🏡 Bought for around $2M🔨 Transformed into an upper & lower duplex💰 Upstairs sold for
EP. 1700 COULD REAL ESTATE BE YOUR NEXT CAREER?
🏡 Thinking about a career in real estate?The best advice? Just do it. 🚀Success doesn't happen overnight. Be prepared to learn, stay resilient, and embrace the ups and downs. The people who succeed are the ones who keep show...
EP. 1699 THE BEST TIME TO BUY? WHEN OTHERS ARE WAITING
🏡 Time in the market beats timing the market.If you're financially and emotionally ready, focus less on picking the "perfect" moment and more on buying the right property. 📈Markets move, prices fluctuate, but property has a...
EP. 1698 DA VS Private Certification
🏢🚀 Starting a business is hard enough—approvals shouldn't make it harder.For many commercial tenants, change-of-use approvals can take months ⏳, delaying openings and adding uncertainty. A more streamlined process could help small busine...
EP. 1697 - WHY ARE MY STRATA LEVIES SO EXPENSIVE?
💰 Why have strata levies increased so much?Many buyers see higher strata fees and immediately think they're paying too much. But here's what those levies actually cover:🏢 Building insurance🧹 Cleaning & maintenance
EP. 1696 NEW AML LAWS: WHAT EVERY PROPERTY BUYER & SELLER MUST KNOW
🚨 Big changes for property sellers from 1 July.If you're selling property, you'll now need to complete an identity verification process before your property can be sold.This isn't just about showing your driver's licence. T...
EP. 1695 TREAT THE JANITOR AS YOU WOULD THE CEO**
Sometimes your smallest opportunity becomes your biggest success.A $250/week office lease turned into 100+ transactions, multiple development sales, and relationships that continue to create opportunities years later.The lesson? D...
EP. 1694 Inside the rentals engine room: every role explained
The best property management teams aren't built overnight. 💙Behind every smooth tenancy is an incredible team—from our property managers and front-of-house legends to our trusted trades who've been looking after our clients for de...
EP. 1693 History Doesn’t Repeat Perfectly, But it Often Rhymes
Every property cycle has had its ups and downs—but one thing has remained remarkably consistent: the market has always recovered and gone on to surpass its previous peak. 📈Rather than trying to perfectly time the bottom, focus on ...
EP. 1692 - TOO YOUNG? OR TOO OLD? FOR REAL ESTATE ...
🚀 Too old? Too young? Neither.Success in real estate isn't about your age—it's about your commitment.Whether you're starting at 15 or 48, every stage of life brings strengths. Youth brings energy and time to b...
NOVAK NEWS - RENT UP, PRICES DOWN - WHO'S CONFUSED???
🏡 Property is a long-term game.Headlines come and go. Interest rates rise and fall. Markets shift.But one thing has remained remarkably consistent over the decades: property rewards those who stay in the market, not thos...
EP. 1691 - THE EVOLUTION OF A PROPERTY BUYER.... FROM FIRST HOME BUYER TO RETIREE
🏡 Property isn't a ladder… it's a life cycle.Most people don't buy one home and stay forever.📍 Average hold period for a Sydney unit: 11 years🏡 Average hold period for a Sydney house: 13–14 yearsOve...
EP. 1690 IT'S COMMERCIALS TIME TO SHINE!
🏢 Is Commercial Property Having a Moment?The latest budget may have changed the conversation around property investing. While residential investors face new hurdles, commercial property has remained largely untouched—and buyers ar...
EP. 1689 Visitor car space wars… when Karen picks on Darryn
🚗 Using the visitor parking? It could cost you.Visitor parking is exactly that — for visitors. Regularly using these spaces as your own could result in fines of up to $1,100, with repeat breaches attracting even high...
EP. 1688 Yesterday's Superannuation Changes,Skyrockets Rents!
🏡 More roadblocks. Fewer incentives.This week’s property discussion centred on one big question:If we want more homes, where are the incentives to build and invest?With changes affecting residential property i...
EP. 1687 - REAL ESTATE ROULETTE ... WHEN TO MAKE YOUR BET ?
🏡 Thinking of upgrading your home? The current market might be working in your favour.Many people focus on selling for less, but forget they're also ...
NOVAK NEWS - Post Investor Night Breakdown
🏡 Biggest takeaway from our recent investor night? Get a valuation done before July 2027.With proposed capital gains tax changes, the value of your property at the time of the rule change could have a major impact on your future tax posi...
EP. 1686 HOW TO HALVE YOUR RENT OVER NIGHT!
💰 Got a spare room or unused space? It could be worth more than you think.We're seeing people earn $25,000+ a year simply by renting out a spare bedroom. Others are bringing extra income into their businesses by finding creative ways to ...
EP. 1685 WATERPROOFING WARS!!! N SLEEPLESS STRATA NIGHTS
💧 Waterproofing doesn't have to be a deal breaker.Many Sydney apartment blocks will face waterproofing repairs at some stage. The key is understanding the cost, not fearing it.🏢 Repairs are often part of a building's lifecycle...
EP. 1684 No balconies, no worries
🏢 Do balconies really add value? 🤔For years, a balcony was a must-have feature. But are buyers, tenants and investors starting to think differently?💰 Balcony waterproofing can lead to expensive strata repairs🏗️ Planter boxes a...
EP. 1683 The $13 Billion Supa Switch
💰 What are people really doing with their super right now?We're having more conversations than ever about superannuation, self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and how Australians are investing for the future.🏠 Property in super📈 I...