Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

By Jarrod McCabeBusiness Investing

Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory episodes

October 07Expression of Interest and the Impact of Victoria’s New Disclosed Reserve Rules
Expressions of interest (EOIs) have always left buyers with more questions than answers, and they're about to become more common. Under Victoria's new disclosed reserve rules, many agents are steering vendors away from auction and toward EOIs.
Both methods now require the reserve to be disclosed. But knowing the reserve doesn't fix the real problem with an EOI: buyers still can't see the competing offers, the conditions attached to them, or how the process will play out.
In this episode, Jarrod explains what's changed and what buyers should ask before submitting an offer.
Why agents are favouring EOIs over auctions under the new rules
What auctions give buyers that EOIs don't – and why the disclosed reserve won't close that gap
The key questions to ask on contracts, competition, conditions, timing and the offer process
How to turn the answers into a strategy, whatever process the agent runs
17 min
September 23Melbourne's spring 2026 market: tough for buyers and sellers, but in very different ways
Spring is here, and so is the reality of what Melbourne's property market looks like at the pointy end of 2026. Clearance rates are down 10 per cent on last year. Auction numbers have dropped by more than half. Days on market are climbing. It's undeniably a buyer's market – but that doesn't make it easy.
Buyers have the pricing advantage but not the choice. Sellers face thin demand but discretionary vendors aren't playing. The result is a market that's tough for everyone, just in different ways.
In this episode, Jarrod breaks down what spring 2026 actually looks like from both sides of the transaction.
Why a 52 per cent drop in auction numbers means buyer's market doesn't equal easy market
How the premium and upgrader end is playing out differently from the first home buyer segment
Why buyers who find the right property need to negotiate hard but not overplay their hand
What sellers who need to transact should be doing around buyer profiling, method of sale and timing
A case study where being too cute at auction cost a buyer an extra $20,000
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19 min
September 09Melbourne Rental Market, Spring 2026: Shrinking Supply, Mounting Pressure
Melbourne's rental market hasn't generated the dramatic headlines of the sales market this year. But the dynamics beneath the surface matter – supply is tightening, build-to-rent isn't filling the gap where it's needed, and a fresh round of legislative changes is on the horizon.
In this episode, Wakelin’s Jordan Telfer joins Jarrod to unpack where Melbourne's rental market actually sits heading into spring.
Why median rents are up 5 to 7 per cent but the on-the-ground pressure feels stronger than the data suggests
How investor exits are gradually draining rental supply with no replacement in sight
What build-to-rent is actually delivering – and why it won't ease pressure at the affordable end
The legislative changes already in effect and what's coming from March 2027
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21 min
August 26Melbourne's Property Market in Winter 2026: What it Means for You Depends on Who You Are
Melbourne's winter market is softer than usual this year – clearance rates in the early 50s, buyer confidence subdued, and the federal budget's tax changes still rippling through. But a quiet market doesn't mean a static one. The dynamics are very different depending on where you sit.
In this episode, Jarrod breaks down what the current market means for five distinct groups – and why the right move for one could be exactly the wrong move for another.
Why upgraders are facing the most favourable conditions in years as the gap between selling and buying narrows
The case for investment property sellers to hold rather than sell into weakness
Where first home buyers are finding genuine value – and why construction costs reinforce the opportunity
How regional holiday home markets on both peninsulas have corrected beyond what's justified

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16 min
August 12Q & O: Your first home buyer questions answered
First home buyers have been the most active sector of Melbourne's property market through 2026 – but activity doesn't mean it's straightforward. The questions we're hearing from buyers entering the market for the first time are sharper than ever.
In this episode, Jordan Telfer and Brenton Potter tackle real-world queries from first home buyers across Melbourne and beyond.
How to pitch a pre-auction offer without overpaying or being dismissed
What to actually ask when an agent claims there's strong interest and wants your best offer
Whether the buyer's market narrative holds true at the first home buyer end of the market
How much to compromise to get into the market – and what should never be negotiable
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23 min
July 29‘Homevesting’: why your family home deserves an investment lens
The federal budget's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have reshaped the investment landscape. But one asset has emerged with its tax advantages fully intact – your family home.
With the principal place of residence still exempt from capital gains tax, the question for homeowners is no longer just "does my home suit my lifestyle?" It's whether your most significant asset is also working as a wealth creation tool.
In this episode, Jarrod introduces the concept of home vesting – applying an investment lens to how you buy, improve and hold your family home.
How to assess whether your current home has the growth characteristics that drive capital value
When renovation makes sense – and when it risks overcapitalising
The real cost comparison between renovating and moving
What to prioritise if you decide to upgrade – and the difference between a scarce asset and an anomalous one
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16 min
July 15Melbourne Property Update: The Forces Moving the Market
Since we published the 2026 Wakelin Melbourne Property Report early this year, the landscape has shifted materially. Negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) changes have been legislated. New state-level reforms are in play. And the confidence that was beginning to rebuild through 2025 has been tested from multiple directions at once.
In this episode, Jarrod surveys the forces now shaping Melbourne's market – what's been settled, what's still pending, and what the data is telling us about conditions on the ground.
What the confirmed negative gearing, CGT and super fund borrowing changes mean for investors now
Why proposed disclosed reserve laws could push sales toward less transparent processes
How clearance rates, supply and rents are tracking in mid-2026
Why a softer market creates a genuine opportunity for upgraders
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20 min
July 01The questions property buyers and sellers don't ask – but should
Most clients come to us with the obvious questions well prepared – what's my property worth, where should I buy, which agent should I use.
But some of the most consequential questions are the ones that never get asked.
In this episode, Jarrod walks through the questions and actions that buyers and sellers routinely overlook – and explains why the answers can make a material difference to the outcome.
How time limits on buying services can reveal whether your agent's motivations are aligned with yours
Why identifying your most likely buyer is the single question that unlocks every other selling decision
The owners' corporation habit that separates properties that hold their value from those that don't
Why spending your full budget isn't always the smartest move
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18 min
June 17Two Properties, Two Perspectives: Why Renters and Investors Want Different Things
A renter and an investor walk into the same property – and see completely different things. One wants comfort, condition and convenience. The other wants scarcity, growth potential and the ability to add value over time. More often than not, those priorities point in different directions.
In this episode, Jarrod and Jordan put this to the test with two real North Fitzroy properties – a recently renovated townhouse and a Victorian terrace – each assessed through both lenses.
Why the townhouse delivers everything a renter wants but hits a ceiling for investors
What makes the terrace a renter's compromise but an investor's opportunity
How scarcity value, value-add potential and owners' corporation constraints shape the investment case
The distinction between the best yield today and the best asset long-term
Images of both properties are available on the Wakelin blog at wakelin.com.au

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16 min
June 03Returning Home? What Expats Should Consider Before Buying Property
With Melbourne offering genuine value relative to other capitals and the family home sitting in an increasingly attractive tax position, it's no surprise that expat enquiry has been picking up. Uncertain times have a way of drawing people home.
But buying a family home from overseas – or immediately upon return – is a very different exercise from a standard purchase. The planning, the timing and the priorities all shift.
In this episode, Jarrod walks through the key considerations for expats looking to return to Melbourne and buy well.
Why your old map of Melbourne may no longer apply after years away
How to plan the timeline around accommodation, finance and schooling
Getting the property brief right so you don't outgrow the home within a few years
The options for buying remotely versus waiting until you're settled
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Investing in property makes sense. Investing in the right property takes knowledge.
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13 min

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