Buy Your Side

In this episode, Michelle draw parallels between the world of dating and the property market. While it might seem like a strange comparison, Michelle uncovers some surprising similarities that can help you navigate buying with a bit more insight.You'll learn how property photos can be just as misleading as dating app profiles, why lighting in photos might reveal more than you think, the importance of viewing multiple properties before making a decision, trusting the right people and the dangers of making an impulsive purchase after missing out on other properties.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here.Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle dives into the often frustrating question, “Why don’t agents disclose the selling price of a property?” You will learn who can request to keep a property's sale price confidential, reasons why the property's sale price is kept undisclosed, why privacy is so important when it comes to real estate,. different tactics some agents use to manage market expectations, and different ways you can find out these undisclosed sales prices yourself!Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here.Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle discusses the process of how sales reserves are set and the common misconceptions surrounding price guides and reserves in property auctions.In today’s episode, you will learn how price guides are determined, and by whom, the legal obligations a sales agent has when offers are made and rejected, how auction reserves are set, and by whom, and why you shouldn’t pay attention to how much a property sells above the reserve price.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here.Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of setting your limit for an auction.In today’s episode, you will learn how to stop over committing in the heat of the moment, the importance of researching comparable sales, how to assess the competition, and how to emotionally prepare yourself for an auction.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here.Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle discusses the rise of the bank of Mum and Dad.In today’s episode, you will learn why clear expectations need to be set, why open and honest communication is crucial, the importance of professional guidance, and about the legal and financial considerations.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here.Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of understanding strata by-laws.In today’s episode, you will learn why you need to read the by-laws prior to purchasing, how reading the by-laws can save you money, where to find the by-laws, and what strata can restrict you from doing.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here. Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle discusses how ignorance may be sabotaging your property search. In today’s episode, you will learn how your limiting beliefs may be leaving you stuck, the importance of basing property decisions on facts and figures, how to make informed compromises, and what alternative financial solutions can be explored.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here. Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle discusses whether you should renovate before selling and what to consider.In today’s episode, you will learn how advice from real estate agents can help, the importance of doing your own research into the current market, what online portal can give you valuable information to help with your decision and how, and why using a reputable solicitor when you sell is crucial.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here. Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle chats with Helen Ruprecht, a Buy Your Side podcast listener, about her journey from being a long-time renter to buying her own home.In today’s episode, you will hear about the significant challenges Helen faced in saving for a property deposit and how she achieved her goal, the importance of adjusting expectations when searching for a home, what motivated Helen to pursue home ownership, and the importance of finding a reliable broker.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here. Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au

In this episode, Michelle chats with Allyson Bailie from HOPE Investment. Together they discuss how HOPE Investment came about and how they assist with housing affordability.In today’s episode, you will learn how Hope Housing addresses housing affordability for essential workers, what their plan for the future is, how their shared equity model assists the homebuyers, and why HOPE Housing emphasises on education for buyers.Love the Buy Your Side podcast? Please give us a review, we'd love to know what you think.Full show notes to the episode can be found here. Don’t forget to connect with us across:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInIf you have any burning property questions at all please send an email to hello@buyyourside.com.au