Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

Melbourne’s Spring property season is upon us and many vendors will be gearing-up for their sales campaigns.  It’s typically a time when market activity is at its most lively and buyers are out in force - so often it’s a good time to sell for vendors.

But, even in the most frenzied of Spring markets, a badly run sales campaign can see the strongest of properties fall flat. 

Jarrod uncovers 6 common mistakes that can ruin sales campaigns and sink property prices, to ensure your listing shines and delivers its optimum sales price. 

Interest rates, uncertain market dynamics and the initial specter of rental caps have seen many investors left pondering the future viability of their property investments.

Some of the questions we’ve been fielding include whether to retain or sell a property. If the decision is to sell, what renovations are worthwhile? Likewise, if they continue to hold, what works need to be carried out for rentals and longer term capital growth?

Jarrod looks at considerations that should be taken into account when deciding if, when and how to renovate your property, from both a sales and rental perspective.

Time is an important resource within property investment, just as it is throughout all aspects of our life.

In the third edition of our Reminiscing with Richard series, Jarrod and Richard explain why the key to successful property investment is all about time spent in the market, rather than getting caught up trying to time the market. 

Time is such a valuable and irreplaceable resource. Using it wisely has a profound impact on how you create financial independence and security for the future.

One of the most important decisions when planning a sales campaign is deciding on the method of sale. 

Jarrod McCabe looks at the most typical methods, from auctions through to off-market sales. What’s the best approach for you when it comes time to sell your property?

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There are strong signals that the property market is moving into recovery mode, and a lot sooner than many people were anticipating at the start of the year.

CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) is 1.0% higher over the past three months, indicating that the housing market has moved through an inflection point after the sharp declines of 2022.

In Melbourne, prices in some of the city's more expensive suburbs have been rising, which is pertinent, given historically a lift in affluent areas signals a broader market shift is afoot.

Jarrod looks at what’s driving the recovery and how investors should approach the period ahead.

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Property and law intersect regularly, so it pays to know key legal issues that may impact your investment decisions.

One such area is restrictive covenants. These are private treaties or written agreements between landowners that limit the way land can be used and developed.

Many were introduced in the early part of last century, but can cause unsuspecting property investors a great deal of pain in the present day.

For expert advice on avoiding such pitfalls, Jarrod spoke to one of Melbourne's best property lawyers, Justin Lawrence from Henderson & Ball law firm.

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Attracting buyers as part of a traditional sales campaign involves planning, time and resources. But what happens when a potential buyer approaches you out of the blue? We are regularly contacted by people seeking advice on this exact situation. Jarrod outlines the different scenarios and how to respond to get the best outcome.

Our latest episode in the Reminiscing with Richard series picks up where we left off, where we discussed the five key principles surrounding property investment - capital growth, income, personal control, adding value, and tax advantages.

Now that the fundamental principles are understood, Wakelin founder Richard Wakelin explores the key considerations for buyers when searching, assessing and purchasing a property.

Ensure your investment decisions are based on robust foundations - helping to deliver strong returns and wealth creating opportunities for the long term.

What makes a suburb the location of choice for an investor? It's a question we're always asked at Wakelin Property Advisory, and with good reason. 

While it’s an obvious query, the answer is complex and must take into account a myriad of factors.  

Jarrod looks at the keys to searching for, assessing and purchasing a top quality investment property.

Property advice and theories can come from all directions. 

Some are sound and should be considered, while others, albeit, well meaning should be taken with a grain of salt - typically from relatives or friends at a Sunday afternoon barbecue. 

Wakelin Property Advisor, Jordan Telfer joins Jarrod McCabe to unpack some of the more common property misunderstandings and misconceptions that can lead people astray.