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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...
EP. 1682 - AUCTION CLEARANCE RATES: THE DA VINCI CODE OF REAL ESTATE? 🏡 🔐
🏡 Is the market turning? 👀Auction clearance rates get all the attention, but they're only part of the story.📉 Stock levels⏱️ Days on market💰 Sale prices vs price guides🙋 Buyer confidence🔨 Auction bidder numbers...
NOVAK NEWS - THE BIGGEST MISTAKE SELLERS ARE MAKING RIGHT NOW...
🏡 Selling soon? Don’t make these costly mistakes.A tenant in the property doesn’t mean you can’t present it beautifully. Sometimes a professional clean, extra storage, or even a small rental rebate can completely transform how a home sho...
EP. 1681 - ONLY 30 SEATS LEFT: PROPERTY UNLOCKED 2026
🏡 Property owners, investors and buyers — are you up to speed on the latest changes?The market is shifting, sentiment is changing, and the decisions you make today could have a big impact tomorrow.📊 Land tax💰 First home buyer ...
EP. 1680 BELL AT THE BOTTOM…..DINGA LING A LING
📉 Bad sentiment. Fewer buyers. Better opportunities.When confidence drops, competition drops too. Buyers who were searching 3–6 months ago are now seeing lower price guides, longer days on market, and more room to negotiate.🏡 The ...
EP. 1679 Open Homes: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
🏡 Open homes aren't always as simple as they seem!From tiny shower spaces and unexpected pet smells to common myths about theft, there’s a lot that renters, landlords, and buyers don't always consider.✅ Virtual inspections can hel...
EP. 1678 You Cant Ask The Boss That!!!
"If my kids watch this in 20 years, I hope they remember one thing: I was always doing my best with what I knew and what I had. 💙I've never spent much time looking left or right at what others are doing. A lesson I learned early on was t...
EP 1677 - THE PROPERTY MARKET IS SET TO GO UP?
🏡 The property fundamentals haven't changed.✔️ Australia still has a housing supply shortage.✔️ Population growth continues to outpace new housing construction.✔️ Rental demand remains incredibly strong.✔️ Buyer activity is i...
EP. 1676 THE END OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS ARRIVED???
🏡 Thinking about buying property right now?A few key takeaways from today's market:✅ Great opportunities exist for buyers who are willing to make offers.✅ Most sellers aren't under financial pressure and won't accept extreme l...
EP. 1675 Worst landlord of the year awards!!! and the winner is???
🏠 Thinking of managing your rental property yourself?What starts as “saving money” can quickly turn into late-night calls, awkward conversations and costly mistakes. 📞😬A professional property manager creates healthy boundaries bet...
EP. 1674 - AI Meets Finance: What We Learned In One Hour
🤖🏡 Could AI help you make smarter property decisions?By analysing 40 years of Northern Beaches property data, AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude can help investors understand capital growth, leverage, cash flow and long-term returns in min...
EP. 1673 THE MARKET DROPPED... THE BUYERS FROZE
🏡 Property is a long-term game.If you bought at the peak in 2022 and are selling today, you may not see the result you hoped for. But that doesn't make it a bad investment—it just means you haven't held it long enough.Ignore the d...
NOVAK NEWS - HESITANT BUYERS - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??
🏡 Waiting for the "perfect" time to buy? You could be waiting too long.Buyer activity on the Northern Beaches remains strong, and quality properties are still attracting attention. While no one can predict the market, history shows that ...
EP. 1672 BUILDING INSPECTION: ESSENTIAL OR OVERRATED
🏡 Building inspections: Essential or overrated?When you're spending $1M+ on a property, a small investment in a building or strata report can save you thousands later. 💰✅ Peace of mind✅ Better decision-making✅ Fewer surpri...