The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
NOVAK PROPERTIES CREW and PROPERTY LEGENDS in the industry share their experiences and knowledge. Hacks and tips to make you a smarter property GURU :) Learn with exclusive content, advice, insider info and HOT real estate industry PRO SECRETS. For sale, for lease, residential, commercial, buying off the plan, finance, mortgages, interest rates, first home buyer, investments - all topics covered. The untold real estate info you've been waiting for.
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EP. 1511 The secret tenant screening program that agents use
🗝️ Tenant screening — what REALLY gets you approvedIt’s not just about who offers the most rent. Great PMs are matchmakers: right tenant, right home, low risk for everyone. Here’s what matters:✅ Previous agent reference...
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EP. 1510 Attention All INVESTORS! Multi Use, Multi Income and Maximum Potential
🚀 Unpacking a unicorn on the Northern Beaches: residential + retail + office + warehouse… all in one purchase.📍 DY/Collaroy border (near 21 Grams)📐 ~650sqm | 3 lots | 7 tenants (leases in place)💸 Approx...
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EP. 1509 - #4 IN THE NATION!
🎉 #4 Real Estate Show in Australia — Thanks to YOU!What started as a little show for the Northern Beaches community has gone national… and now global! 🌏💬 Daily chats. Real topics. Bite-sized insights.💪 Over 1,5...
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NOVAK NEWS - BREAKING DOWN THE NEW ENTRY-LEVEL PRICES ON SYDNEY'S NORTHERN BEACHES
💥 New Entry-Level Prices on the Northern Beaches!House-hunting on Sydney’s Northern Beaches? Here’s what you need to know:🏠 Entry-level houses now start above $2M – properties under that are rare!🏡 Suburbs like
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EP. 1508 - DUMB THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR SUPERANNUATION
💰 Ever wondered what smart Aussies are doing with their super?We’ve seen people using superannuation to invest in property, from $200K storage units to million-dollar warehouses — and even retirees creating income streams by selling ...
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EP. 1507 DO SMART HOMES MAKE MONEY IN REAL ESTATE?
🏠⚡️ Smart homes: do they make you money?Short answer: usually no price premium… but big wins in convenience + fewer headaches.What helps when selling/renting:• Smart locks → easy code change between te...
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EP. 1506 – FIRST HOME BUYERS USING THEIR SUPERANNUATION AS A DEPOSIT TO BUY!!! WHAT WHAT!? 😲🏠 Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. 💥
🏠💥 Secret weapon for first-home buyers: use your super to save your deposit faster (legally).It’s the FHSS Scheme and here’s how it works:Salary-sacrifice extra into super → taxed at 15% (often much l...
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EP. 1505 REAL ESTATE ROOKIE ROAD TRIP
🚐 Real Estate Rookie Road TripThinking about jumping into real estate? Here’s what it really looks like with us:• Team road trip + hands-on training• Start in Property Management → graduate to Sales• Daily 9am...
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NOVAK NEWS - BIGGEST SHAKE-UP FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS IN YEARS! OCT 1ST BRINGS LOWER BARRIERS AND HIGHER CHANCES
🚨 The BIGGEST shake-up for first-home buyers in history starts 1 October 🚨Here’s what’s changing:✔️ Buy with just 5% deposit (no LMI)✔️ No income caps — even couples earning $250k+ can qualify✔️ Price caps lifted to
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EP. 1504 - NEW UNITS HITTING DEE WHY HARD
🏙️ Too many units in DY?We hear it all the time: “I don’t want to buy in Dee Why – there are just too many apartments.”But let’s look at the facts ⬇️✔️ DY has had apartments for 70 years. Most were built in the 60...
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EP. 1503 The Appliance Trap Every Landlord Should Avoid
⚡ Appliance traps landlords fall into ⚡Dishwashers. Ovens. Washing machines. Exhaust fans.Do you repair… or replace? 🤔Here’s the truth ⬇️✔️ Call-out + repair = $140–$200 just to diagnose (often ½ the cost of a new...
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EP. 1502 Navigating Challenging Driveways in Property Transactions
🚗💡 Does a steep driveway or battle-axe block hurt your property value?We just sold a home in Arthur Street — a stunning property with ocean views 🌊… but a tricky driveway.Here’s what we learnt:✔️ Hard access can rule ou...
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EP. 1501 - WHERE DID ALL THE PRICE GUIDES GO?
🤔 Where did all the price guides go?If you’ve been searching property online lately, you’ve probably noticed… more and more listings just say “Contact Agent”. Frustrating, right?Here’s why guides sometimes “disappear”:
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EP. 1500 - DEVELOPERS GETTING THEIR HANDS ON YOUR DEPOSIT WHEN BUYING OFF THE PLAN? TRUE OR FALSE?
💰 Buying off the plan? Ever wondered if the developer gets to touch your hard-earned deposit?The truth: No. Your 10% sits safely in a trust account (agent’s or solicitor’s) until settlement. ✅Here’s what else you need to kn...
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EP. 1499 Childhood Memories on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
🌊 Northern Beaches glory ✨From horse rides through Maccas drive-thru 🐎🍟 to nights at Jet Club with sticky floors & $1 drinks 🍹… from swimming lessons in freezing rock pools 🏊♂️ to ice skating in Narrabeen ⛸️ — the Beaches gave us th...
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EP. 1498 THE AGE OF AI, You Wouldn't Believe What We Use It For
🤯 Tried explaining ChatGPT to my family yesterday… and ended up showing them how it’s basically a personal assistant in your pocket.Here’s what we use it for daily in real estate + life:✔️ Polished emails & reports✔️ S...
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NOVAK NEWS - IS IT TIME TO SPRING ONTO THE MARKET?
🌸 Spring market is here — but should you spring onto the market now or wait?Here’s the inside scoop from the ground:✔️ Stock levels = low (620 vs. 800 typical) 📉✔️ Buyer demand = HOT 🔥 (thanks to recent rate cuts)✔️ ...
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EP. 1497 UNLOCKING PROPERTY GROWTH: WHERE THE NEXT GAINS ARE HIDDEN
🏡💡 Where’s the next big property winner on the Northern Beaches?Here’s our insider intel after 30+ years in the market:✔️ Houses have already stretched their legs with growth 🚀✔️ Units are now catching up – one, two &...
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EP. 1496 CAN YOU REALLY AFFORD A PROPERTY ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES FOR $63 PER WEEK?
💡 Did you know? Buying a $650k property on the Northern Beaches could cost you as little as $70/week (after rent & tax benefits) 🏖️🔑 Here’s how:✔️ Rent offsets most of the loan✔️ Negative gearing kicks in✔️ First-h...
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EP. 1495 “Tenant vs Landlord: Who Gets the Parking Permits?”
🎟️ Council parking permits – who gets them? Landlord or tenant? 🤔Every August, it's sticker season on the Northern Beaches. With council rates come beach parking permits – and the great debate begins.💡 Technically
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EP. 1494 Interest Rates come down, equals Bad news?
📉 Rates are down — but should we really be celebrating?Lower interest rates feel great in your pocket, but history tells us something important:💡 Cuts often mean the economy needs a boost.💡 House prices have surged over th...
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EP. 1493 GROW YOUR WEALTH: HOW BUYING PROPERTY IN AN SMSF COULD SUPERCHARGE YOUR FUTURE
💡 Turn your super into property 💡With a self-managed super fund (SMSF) you can:✅ Combine funds with up to 6 members✅ Use leverage to buy property✅ Pay just 15% tax while building your portfolio✅ Pay zero
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NOVAK NEWS - WARRINGAH TAKES THE CROWN: THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN NSW
Join us, while we dive into why Warringah is the best place to live in NSW.🏡 Warringah = #1 in NSWFrom the family-friendly streets of Frenchs Forest to the vibrant beach life of DY, Warringah offers the perfect mix of communit...
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EP. 1492 THE 50sqm SOLUTION: RETHINKING SPACE TO SOLVE AUSTRALIA'S HOUSING SHORTAGE
🏙️ Small is smart.Super funds and savvy investors are quietly snapping up under-50m² apartments — and they’re performing brilliantly.✅ Lower entry price✅ Strong rental yields✅ High demand from singles, couples...
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EP. 1491 Australia’s $4.2T giant – what’s next for your future?
💰 $4.2 trillion — bigger than the Australian stock market.That’s how much is sitting in Australian Super right now.Most people don’t know what to do with it.Some are using it to buy property.Some have no plan at...
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