Off the back of some interesting market insights last weekend, Sam and Chayse explore what that means for buyers in the Brisbane market both now and into the future. 

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Joining Chayse on the podcast this week is special guest, Patrick Ivey of Harcourts Property Centre.

Pat shares his thoughts on the state of the market, how the industry has changed over the past decade and how buyers can get ahead from an agent’s perspective. 

This week on Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Chayse take a deeper dive into the July market data and what it means for buyers currently searching for their next property. 

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Sam took over the hosting duties for the podcast this week and was joined by a special Taking Back Saturday guest, fellow buyers agent, Josh Sawyer of PMC Property Buyers. Josh is a southside property expert and a very experienced and knowledgeable BA so it was a great opportunity to hear his advice for buyers and thoughts on the market in general. 

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In this week’s TBS podcast, Chayse and Sam talk about one of the most important things separating buyers from non-buyers and that is confidence. Through purposeful research and preparation, any buyer can build confidence, offer in accordance and actually buy.

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In this weeks podcast, Sam and Chayse talk through the importance of looking beyond the beautifully curated marketing photos when assessing a property listed for sale. 

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This week Sam and Chayse dive into the often complex world of off-market properties and how to best uncover and navigate these opportunities with selling agents. 

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There’s more to buying well than just stalking realestate.com.au each night and waiting for new property alerts. This week Sam and Chayse walk through how to start (or restart) your property search. House hunting is hard work (key word being work). Take 20 minutes to hear everything a buyer can do to put themselves at the front of the queue for their dream home.

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Thankfully most episodes of TBS are NOT about property data, but this one certainly is. Sam and Chayse discuss the market so far for 2024, how much Brisbane has grown, and stress the importance of understanding key market data and how it plays into smart real estate decisions. They talk through the opportunity cost of not paying that little bit extra (if you can afford it) and what the recent Stage 3 tax changes might mean for different segments of the market leading into the second half of 2024.

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•⁠ ⁠Brisbane's property market continues to grow (and will continue to grow)

•⁠ ⁠What the hardest and easiest markets to buy in Brisbane are

•⁠ ⁠Insights on how recent changes to tax brackets can affect borrowing capacity and purchasing power

•⁠ ⁠Market predictions for the next 6 months

•⁠ ⁠How to not rush, but make fast, clear decisions

This week Sam and Chayse answer audience and follower questions. They talk through the critical aspects of buying a home in Brisbane and emphasise the importance of preparation, knowing what to look for, and setting realistic expectations.

They share experience and insights on identifying the right property, managing negotiations, and understanding past, present and future market trends; and also answer questions on broader market conditions, challenging interactions with real estate agents and what to expect in terms of house pricing and interest rates in the near future.

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