Property Culture

Living overseas but dreaming of owning property back in Australia? Getting finance as an expat can feel like a whole different ball game, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we sit down with Steve Tully from Port Finance Group, a mortgage broker who specialises in helping expats secure funding for their Australian property goals. As an expat himself who has bought and sold several properties here, Steve knows first-hand the hurdles overseas buyers come up against. 

We chat about how lenders look at expat applications, what you’ll need to get your finance in order, common mistakes that can slow things down, and how to set yourself up to buy with confidence from the other side of the world. Whether you’re planning a move home, building an investment portfolio from abroad, or just curious about your options, this one’s packed with practical advice. 

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Buying and selling at the same time can be a juggling act. So which comes first, and how do you make it all work without the stress? In this week's Real Deals, we're sharing how we helped a client navigate both sides of the transaction. From securing her next home with a long settlement to managing the sale of her existing property through our vendor advocacy service, we managed to line everything up for a seamless move. We unpack the challenges of buying and selling simultaneously, including bridging finance, same-day settlements, banking hurdles, license agreements and a few traps worth avoiding. If you're thinking about upsizing but can't quite work out how to make the numbers and timing stack up, this one's for you! Book a call: https://calendly.com/prop-culture/30min Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prop___culture/ Check out our website: https://www.propculture.com.au/ Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter: https://www.propculture.com.au/newsletter This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.

In this episode, we sit down with Ruth Roberts to talk about the career behind it all, building a business, raising a family, becoming Melbourne’s most respected female auctioneer, creating a team people genuinely want to stay and grow with, and the systems, standards and leadership behind that longevity. 

With almost four decades in real estate, Ruth has built an incredible career as an agent, auctioneer, business owner and Director of Woodards Carnegie & Bentleigh. But what we admire most isn’t just what she’s achieved... it’s the way she’s built it. 

Ruth runs her own race, has built an incredible team around her and is someone we have looked up to in the industry for a very long time. 

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A Melbourne home renovation from purchase to move-in, what worked, what it cost and how the transformation added value.

In Part 2, we’re talking through the finished transformation: what worked, where she spent and saved, the decisions that made the biggest difference, and what she’d do differently next time.

After completely gutting the property, the renovation was surprisingly seamless! No major disasters, no renovation horror stories, just a fast transformation that has completely changed the home and added substantial value along the way.

We also chat about renovating without overcapitalising, making smart decisions for resale value, and the difference between spending money for yourself versus spending money to improve the property.

If you’re planning a home renovation, buying a property to renovate, or wondering which renovations actually add value, this episode is for you.

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Buying a property comes with a long list of people and services you could pay for, but which ones are actually worth the money?

In this episode, we work our way through the usual suspects: buyer’s advocates, legal eagles, mortgage brokers, building and pest inspectors and some you may not have considered.

We debate where it makes sense to spend the money, where you might be able to save, and which costs could potentially save you a whole lot more in the long run.

Some, simply no-brainers. Others depend entirely on the property and your circumstances, and of course there’s a few we can’t quite agree on. 

If you're buying, selling, renovating or investing, this episode will help you work out what’s actually worth paying for, and what you might be able to skip.

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Buying property might seem like a numbers game, but there’s a whole lot of interesting human behaviour and psychology going on behind the scenes.

In this episode, we unpack the emotions and behaviours that can influence even the most level-headed buyers, from FOMO and analysis paralysis to emotional attachment, auction adrenaline, overconfidence and the dreaded buyer’s remorse! 

We talk about how these behaviours show up in real life, the mistakes they can lead to, and how to recognise when your emotions might be making the decision for you.

If you’re currently buying, thinking about buying, or have ever wondered “OMG what the hell have I done!?” after a property decision, this one’s for you.

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Eight weeks after settling on her Camberwell property, Tabitha is deep in the midst of a complete renovation, and she’s sharing everything she’s learnt so far.

From minor plans to gutting the property completely, navigating decisions, unexpected lessons and the realities of renovating, this episode is a candid look at what it’s really like taking on a major reno.

Whether you’re thinking about doing works, currently mid-renovation, or have been through one yourself, there’s plenty to take away from this one. And with the renovation still underway, stay tuned for Part Two!

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This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives.