Taking Back Saturday

In this episode of Taking Back Saturday, Sam is joined by a very special guest, Jessica Hardwick, an acclaimed architect with over 20 years of experience designing sustainable and beautiful homes in Brisbane.

Jessica brings expert insight into what makes for good Brisbane-centric design as well as, the essential aspects of buying an existing home—like understanding light, aspect, and breezes—and discussing how to make the most of Brisbane's unique climate.

From flood risks and how to handle them, to the big debate of architect vs. draftsman, Jessica shares her wealth of knowledge to help listeners make informed decisions.

Tune in for practical advice, real talk, and all things design for Brisbane homebuyers!

With ex-tropical cyclone Alfred now in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead at what the next few months may have in store for buyers.

In this week's podcast, Sam & Chayse answer your questions from Instagram - 

• What will happen to the market after the cyclone? 

• Will interest rates come down again?

• How much more are flood free properties worth now?

• What do you need to have prepared for working with a buyer's agent 

• What does a seller/agent legally need to disclose?

• How to spot flood damage? 

• Why wont sellers accept subject to sale?

• Is buying a block of units to rent out and then sell individually one day a good investment? 

• Is it ok to ‘round up’ when an address is on the border of a more prestigious suburb? 

• How do I approach a multiple offer?

Welcome to the final part of the Taking Back Saturday how-to buyer series with happy buyers club's Chayse and Sam.

You've had an offer agreed, the contracts are signed but there's still plenty of work to be done to land the plane and get you into your new property.

In this episode, Chayse and Sam will step you through everything you need to make "admin week" a success and ensure it's smooth sailing right through to settlement (and beyond!)

Join Sam on Taking Back Saturday this week as he chats with Matt Srama, one of Australia’s top buyers agents, who transitioned from a successful NRL career to helping clients navigate the real estate market.

Sam and Matt dive into the Gold Coast's booming property scene, the common mistakes buyers make, and Matt’s expert strategies for negotiation and winning at auction.

Whether you're new to the market or looking to level up your buying game, Matt shares valuable advice to help you get ahead in 2025 —from securing that dream property to managing the limbo between contract and settlement.

Enjoy the pod and thanks Matt - we'll make Broncos fan out of you yet :p

In this episode, Sam & Chayse dive into the often fear-inducing world of auctions.

Whether you're a first-time bidder or a seasoned pro, they cover all the key tips to best understand auctions, auction campaigns and auction terms, as well as, setting your budget and strategy to help you navigate the fast-paced environment with confidence.

Tune in and listen to part 6 of the new Taking Back Saturday buyer series. One not to be missed.

This is part 5 of the Taking Back Saturday buyer series featuring your favourite buyers agent duo, Sam and Chayse.

You've seen it, you like it, now it's time to buy it.

This is the part where it all gets very real so understanding how to make offers that actually get accepted will give you an advantage over everyone else in the market.

The time has come to get off the phone or laptop and actually get out and inspect some properties. In part 4 of the buyer how-to series, Sam and Chayse run through, step by step, how they inspect properties for their clients.

Open homes are all over and done with pretty quickly so make the most of your time at property by knowing what you should be looking out for and why. This is a must listen before any Saturday out in the market. Enjoy!

Part 3 of the new Taking Back Saturday buyer series is all about real estate agents. If you're buying property, there is a fair chance you'll need to speak to at least one, if not many of them.

So in this week's podcast, Chayse and Sam discuss:

- Which agents you need to speak to

- What you need to tell them about your search

- What questions you need to ask

- How to get an agents support

Listen in and become the best buyer in your market

New year, new you?

Same us though - Sam and Chayse breaking down what we are seeing in the Brisbane real estate market for January 2025.

Follow along for a big year ahead.

Like we always say, before you fall in love with a great house, fall in love with a great mortgage broker so joining Chayse on this week's podcast is the mortgage broker we love the most, Justin Dickinson from HoLo.

It's hard to buy what you want, without the money so in part two of this buyer series, Justin and Chayse talk through all things pre-approvals and home loans.

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