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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.
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In this episode, Michelle what is expected for the real estate market in 2024.
From today’s episode, you will learn what time frames for look like for purchasing, what may cause delays, what types of properties we will see more of for sale, and what is the fastest growing demographic in the market is.
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In this episode, Michelle discusses her 10 non-negotiables for buying property.
In today’s episode, Michelle explores the various research you should be undertaking, the importance of working with a quality team, why due diligence is of the utmost importance, and the importance of getting your financials in order.
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In this episode, Michelle explores making an offer prior to auction and ensuring it is the right choice for you.
In today’s episode Michelle explores the reasons why buyers may want to buy prior to auction, why being scared of going to an auction isn’t a reason to want to make an offer prior to auction, understanding when it’s not a good idea to make an offer prior to auction, and the importance of being confident in your offer when making an offer prior to auction.
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In this episode, Michelle explores pre settlement inspections and their significance in the property buying process.
In today’s episode, you will learn the reasons behind the timing of the inspection in the buying process and the potential issues that can arise if done on the day of settlement, how buyers typically have the right to only one additional inspection between exchange and settlement and some advice around this, the importance of checking the inclusions listed on the front page of the contract during the pre settlement inspection, and recommendations of what to do when initially deciding to buy a property which can be essential if discrepancies or issues arise later.
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In this episode, Michelle chats with Ludwina Dautovic from The Room Xchange. Together they explore what The Room Xchange offers in the rental marketplace.
In today’s episode, you will learn how The Room Xchange works for both the homeowner and renter, the importance of having difficult conversations when starting out with home sharing, what are the benefits to using the Room Xchange and ways in which the rental market could be improved by showing compassion and empathy.
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In this episode, Michelle and James O’Brien from Shore Financial explore whether the media's portrayal of the mortgage cliff matches reality and discuss its implications on property owners.
From today’s episode, you will learn what is a "mortgage cliff" and whether it is a real concern or media hype, how changes in mortgage rates can affect property owners and investors, the dynamics of the property market, including the current demand for properties, the impact on property values, and the reasons why people choose to buy or sell property, and why varying predictions from economists about when interest rates will drop, highlight the ever-evolving nature of the property market.
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In this episode, Michelle chats with Daniel Leahy from Dwell Property Inspections about the importance of building and pest inspections.
In today’s episode, we discuss the Qualifications and Background of Building Inspectors here in NSW, the importance of due diligence when purchasing a property, including the need for an independent building and pest inspection, what does a building and pest inspection entail and why they’re an important step in the buying process, and why property maintenance, including roof and subfloor inspections is so important and how regular inspections and maintenance are crucial for preserving property value and avoiding unexpected repair costs.
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In this episode, Michelle explores the role of buyer's agents and highlights the qualities and responsibilities of buyer's agents in the property market.
From today’s episode, we understand the role of buyer's agents and discuss how this profession has gained popularity in the property buying landscape in recent years, the different pathways to becoming a buyer's agent, including the need for a license, which varies by state in Australia, the value of working with experienced professionals and the need for apprenticeships or mentorships to learn critical skills such as negotiation, property selection, and due diligence, and what the qualities and responsibilities of a buyer's agent are, including the ability to critically evaluate properties, read strata reports, appraise properties accurately, and provide value to clients by helping them make sound property investments.
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In this episode, Michelle chats with James O’Brien from Shore Financial about property valuations and how they can make or break property deals.
From today’s episode, we explore the existing flaws in property valuation and the subjective nature that often gives rise to disputes surrounding valuations in the lending process, why understanding the challenges posed by valuers unfamiliar with local markets and their rushed assessment process can impact valuations, what goes into detailed pricing research, and learn about the significant influence of valuations on property deals.
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From the publisher's feed
The Buy Your Side (BYS) podcast is developed with the aim to help buyers in the market who are looking to increase their knowledge, equalise the balance of power and gain the tools they need to make better property buying decisions.
The BYS podcast is guaranteed to give you lots of insight into the property market with our value packed episodes and over 25 years of knowledge & experience from BYS Host, Michelle May.
We’ll help you get yourself purchase ready and just as the title claims, we’re here Buy Your Side, to guide you every step of the way!

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