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EP. 1675 Worst landlord of the year awards!!! and the winner is???
š Thinking of managing your rental property yourself?What starts as āsaving moneyā can quickly turn into late-night calls, awkward conversations and costly mistakes. šš¬A professional property manager creates healthy boundaries bet...
EP. 1674 - AI Meets Finance: What We Learned In One Hour
š¤š” 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
š” 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 investmentāit just means you haven't held it long enough.Ignore the d...
NOVAK NEWS - HESITANT BUYERS - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??
š” 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
š” 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. š°ā Peace of mindā Better decision-makingā Fewer surpri...
EP. 1671 Honest Agents Sell. Nice Agents Donāt.
š¤ Tough conversations build trust.The best agents don't hide behind texts or emails. They go face-to-face, tell the truth, and help clients move forward.š« Stop sugarcoating.šÆ Be direct.šø Eat the frog.The conversatio...
EP. 1670: Add Water, And Watch Your Bond Go Down The Sink
šØ Floods, leaks, mould & water damageā¦ itās a race against time ā°A few simple habits can save you THOUSANDS in property damage šš§ Use a dehumidifier in winterš§ Open windows daily for airflowš§ Donāt run dryers all day w...
EP. 1669 Yield Stacking Property In The Northern Beaches
With recent changes to rental loss deductions, cash flow and yield are becoming more important than ever. As demand for high-yielding properties grows, prices may rise and returns could compress ā making smart investment decisions critical....
EP. 1668 - IS THE MARKET COOKED? WE ASKED 6000 REAL ESTATE AGENTS...
šāāļø Fresh haircut, fresh market update!Despite the headlines, interest rates arenāt whatās slowing the marketābuyer confidence is. šThe reality? Stock levels remain low š”, sellers are still selling for life reasons (not panic), a...
NOVAK NEWS ā¦6000 real estate agents walk into a conference & hereās what happened?
š¤ Wrapping up an incredible few days at Australiaās biggest real estate conference.A huge congratulations to John McGrath and the entire team for delivering an event of this calibre year after year. The energy, insights, connections, and...
EP. 1667 - HOW AI IS CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE OF SMALL BUSINESSES
š¤ AI was the hot topic at this year's biggest real estate conference.The message? AI isn't replacing agentsāit's helping them work smarter. šFrom copywriting and lead nurturing to virtual staging and admin tasks, agents are saving...
EP. 1666 BURGIOāS BEGINNING AT NOVAK
From making coffees at reception ā to building a successful real estate career.Michael Burgioās advice is simple:ā Start where you canā Learn every part of the businessā Outwork the competitionā Think long termH...
EP. 1665 RESIDENTIAL BONDS ā¦.THING OF THE PAST????
š° Moving rentals can mean having thousands tied up in bonds at once.Should there be a better system? š¤ Bond guarantees, easier transfers, or even a ā Gold Star Tenant ā program for renters with a great track record?What do you thi...
EP. 1664 Leasing Activity Explodes!
š Commercial leasing on the Northern Beaches is picking up!š¢ Properties that sat vacant for months are now leasing.š Demand for quality commercial space is growing.ā” Limited supply + increased tenant activity = positive signs for...
EP. 1663 - The special levy discount?ā¦
Donāt let a special levy scare you away from the right property šš”Most strata reports have something going on ā thatās normal. Smart buyers see opportunity, negotiate well, and sometimes even get the vendor to cover the levy š°
REAL TALK WEEKLY - ONE WEEK AFTER THE BUDGET: THE REAL MARKET REACTION
Property has survived every market shift ā and it always bounces back šš”Post-budget, weāre already seeing stronger buyer confidence, busier open homes, and more focus on cash flow & high-yield investments šThe market is moving...
EP. 1662 - THE SILENT 20% CUT TO EVERY INVESTOR'S LOAN
š” Waiting to ātime the marketā perfectly? That could cost you more than you think.A lot of buyers are focused on picking the exact bottom of the marketā¦ but no one rings a bell when it happens. šMeanwhile:š Borrowing capacitie...
EP. 1661 AUTO VAL YOUR PROPERTY, HEARTBREAK?
šØ Thinking about using an online property appraisal tool?Be careful what you trade for that āfree estimate.ā šMany platforms collect your details and sell them as leads to real estate agents ā sometimes for thousands of dollars.<...
EP. 1660 SUCKED IN LANDLORDS !!! YOU CANNOT EXIT YOUR TENANTS?
š Being a landlord isnāt what it used to beā¦Longer NCAT wait times ā³More rental reforms šStricter rules āļøHigher costs šNo wonder fewer investors are entering the market šInteresting times ahead for both landlor...
EP. 1659 False, Misleading And Deceptive Conduct Now Aloud?
šØ āThe issue isnāt investorsā¦ the issue is supply.āBig takeaways from the budget discussion with Mark Novak & Josh Wapshott ššļø Developers arenāt building because many projects simply donāt stack up anymore.Heavy complianc...
EP. 1658 - VENDOR SAYS "WE'LL JUST WAIT"... WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
šØ The 3 most dangerous words in real estate?āWe will wait.ā šIn todayās market, hesitation can be expensive.If your property has been sitting on the market for months, it doesnāt always mean it wonāt sell ā but it DOES mean th...
NOVAK NEWS - BUDGET BOMBSHELL : THE END OF NEGATIVE GEARING?
šØ BIG CHANGES are coming to the property market šØOn Real Talk Weekly, Josh & Vedan unpacked the budget bombshell everyoneās talking aboutā¦ the possible end of negative gearing šHereās what could happen:š Investors may pull...
EP. 1657 - GOODBYE NEGATIVE GEARING. HELLO CGT. BRACE FOR WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Property markets move on confidence.And when confidence gets shaken, the ripple effects can hit everyone:š” Buyersš¢ Investorsš° Rentersš The broader economyOne thing is certain ā rental pressure remains a major issue...
EP. 1656 ā¦Sharp Agents, Fake Competition: The One-Buyer Hustle
āOne buyer market.ā šA property can change fast between now and Saturday.The best agents know:ā¢ Itās not always about priceā¢ Buyer psychology mattersā¢ Urgency beats pressureā¢ Great dialogue wins dealsAnd if ...
EP. 1655 The 5-7 Year Tenant Rule Every Landlord Needs to Know
Property tip + a little heart šTenancies typically turn around the 2ā3 year mark, with 5ā6 years being the full cycle. But hereās the key ā give your investment a ābirthdayā every 5ā7 years šEven newer homes need love. A refresh c...