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When it comes to real estate the funny thing is everyone has an opinion, but not everyone should be giving advice!  In today’s post, I’m talking all things BAD REAL ESTATE advice – how to identify it, where it can come from and how to avoid it! The kicker is it can come from anywhere […]

Today I’m covering my top tips on how to buy your first home faster. Firstly, let’s establish that it’s never a good idea to rush into buying your first home for whatever reason – whether it’s generational expectations from your parents, all your friends are buying properties, or you feel societal pressure that it’s the […]

Your burning questions answered! 🔥 I love answering listener questions, and in my opinion, there’s no such thing as a silly question when it comes to property.  What’s most important is to ask the questions in the first place rather than stay silent and potentially lose out on valuable information or make a mistake out […]

Ready to sharpen your critical eye when it comes to comparing properties? Read this before you take any auction result at face value. In this post I share 6 things you should be aware of when it comes to auction results Property is an incredibly dynamic market. At any point in time there are a finite […]

If the term “negotiation” conjures up anxiety and tense boardroom, suit-wearing vibes, this blog post is for you as I’ll be covering 4 simple tips for effective negotiation (even if you’ve never negotiated anything before in your life!). In short, a negotiation includes both parties at either end trying to seek the best possible price […]

If you’re in the market to buy your first home you’ve probably heard the term “off-market” but what does it actually mean and how is it relevant to your property-buying journey?  In this post, I’ll clear up any confusion you may have between a pre-market and off-market (and what difference it makes!) and why a […]

I’m sharing with you the 3 common mistakes I often see first-home buyers make Mistakes are part of life, but ideally, when it comes to property we want to avoid (or at least minimise) mistakes, because they can be costly – both financially and emotionally  Mistake 1 – Not having the right property ‘squad’  The […]

Who doesn’t love a bargain, right? But when it comes to buying a property under market value or “for a steal”, it’s important to understand why the property is selling relatively cheaply and what the knock-on effect can be for capital growth and future tenant prospects.  In this post, you’ll learn just a few reasons […]

Emotional buyers, surprise rock-ups (people who have never seen the property until auction day), parents of first home buyers who get competitive or people who simply get carried away in the heat of the moment can all result in a sale price going far beyond everyone’s expectations – and these are situations that we can’t […]