Renovation expert, Justine Bennett tells us how you go about renovating a strata property. 

So where do you start, do you need council or strata approval & what are the restrictions? We discuss logistics like getting materials in & out, restricted working hours & dealing with tenants & neighbours. 

Plus, we uncover a whole bunch of pitfalls including:

• Knowing that buying a renovated apartment comes risks.

• What reno is a value add & what is overcapitalising?

• Unexpected ways to unlock untapped potential.

• Why the location of plumbing matters big time.

• Concrete cancer & water issues that wreak havoc in apartments.

• How to buy ownership of common space to increase your property value.

If you are thinking of buying a property & having a go at a renovation you must listen to this episode first.

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We love talking to people who make sense of property data & we’re delighted to meet such a bright, young, talent in property market commentary, Eliza Owen. Eliza is a residential property analyst at Domain & she joins us to explain:

• What the median price is & when it's useful.
• Why recent sales data can be very misleading.
• How big entities influence the property market.
• Why having equity in your home is so powerful. 
• Why we need to think about alternative retirement strategies.
• What happens when your mortgage outlasts the structural integrity of your building.

It’s a great episode packed with market insights, we hope you enjoy it! If you want more you can listen to her TEDxYouth talk on property affordability.

WEBSITE LINKS:Good Deeds Blog: Proof Sydney's house prices have stopped falling

Ep 37: Frank Gelber - How to understand the most cyclical property mkt in the world

Ep 25: Amanda Farmer - What hidden dangers can lurk in brand new apartments

Ep 10: Michael Ferrier - How to ensure you are protected by your B&P/Strata Report

GUEST INFORMATION: 

Eliza Owen - TEDxYouth@Sydney

Domain Research 

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Ed Fernon, CEO of UKO, joins us to explain co-living. We’ve seen co-working spaces take off & now people are saying that they’ll start living in a similar way.

So, what exactly is co-living, how does it work & is it only something millennials would be interested in? Or is it something you should invest in?

Here’s what you’ll learn from our chat with Ed: 

• The ins & outs of this type of accommodation.
• Why millennials are embracing the co-living model. 
• Why amenity, walkability, convenience & community matters.
• Why there is a whole new pool of renters on the hunt for co-living.
• The loneliness epidemic, how people's mental health is driven by the quality of their relationships.
• What co-living looks like as an investment & what it costs.

We hope you enjoy exploring the possibilities of co-living. Let us know what you think! 

ED FERNON WEBSITE:

UKO: Co-living

WEBSITE LINKS:

BLOG: Sydney house prices have stopped falling

Ep 37 - Frank Gleder, Understanding the most cyclical markets in the world

Ep 25: Amanda Farmer, The dangers of new apartments

Ep 10: Michael Ferrier, How to be sure you're protected by your B&P inspection/Strata report 

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Catriona Burgess is Strategy Director at the Frost Collective. Cat’s worked on Australia's largest urban renewal projects including Central Park, Green Square, Key Quarter, Darwin Waterfront & Australian Technology Park, as well as international projects in China, Korea, & Auckland.

We discussed a designer's role including:

• Why designers look to market buildings to connect with your emotion.
• Social media strategies that cost you money by targeting social proof & subconscious decision making.
• The theatrical & engaging world of display suites - is the glossy brochure finally dead?
• How buying in 1st & 2nd stages of a development can impact growth.
• Will AI transform the way people buy property?
• Sustainability - what housing model should we live in & how efficient is it for our city? 
• Visionary things happening on the fringe of Sydney.

Once again, we gain a greater understanding of how the psychological & emotional side of us is targeted in a property transaction. 

WEBSITE LINKS:Catriona Burgess - Frost Collective

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Andrew Price, Managing Partner of EY Sydney a global financial advisory business has qualifications in economics, applied finance and investment and he knows about the merits of renting versus buying. We look at the myths around:

• The rent vs. buy debate - what is best?

• How State Government incentives leads to silly choices.

• Why we need to build sustainable housing for families.

• The changing trend around what young families want to live in and where.

• The important psychological & emotional value of owning your own home.

• Why you shouldn’t take on too much debt at the wrong time.

• Tips on suburb selection, asset selection and timing the market.

We come at this episode from a number of different angles & hope you enjoy it!  GUEST WEBSITE:Andrew Price - EY Sydney

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Cameron Kusher, CoreLogic’s Head of Research for Australia & leading commentator on housing market conditions & trends chats about:

• Why you shouldn’t assume ALL property doubles every 7-10 years!
• Settlement risk - what is it & how it can be avoided?
• Pain & Gain Report- the impact of a property market slow down.
• What are some of the weaknesses in Australian property data?
• What is the most riskiest data to take in isolation?
• Why access to finance is impacting the property market.
• Weaknesses of a Hedonic Housing Price Index
• What are the strongest areas in the Brisbane market?

This epic data journey explains the impact of economic & demographic trends & analyses residential property throughout the country.

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Demographics is a study of who we are, where we live, what defines us. The numbers tell a story. Demographer & futurist, Mark McCrindle is an award winning social researcher, bestselling author, and influential thought leader. 

Mark shares his understanding of key social trends & we find out:

• Are Gen Z & Alpha likely to own property in Sydney & Melbourne?
• The unintended consequence of parents supporting kids & creating a financial dependance mindset.
• Migration - why are we so hung up on the numbers?
• Are our urban centers able to sustain population growth?
• Key factors that boost infrastructure & our economy.
• City planning & the importance of getting it right the first time!
• Why developers need to listen up & start building for young families.

WEBSITE LINKS: 

Fools & Forecasters Report

Infographics - Mark Mccrindle Publications

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Listen very carefully, as in this episode you will hear all about the signs that show when a bubble is about to burst!

Warren Hogan, Industry Professor at UTS Business School & Chief Economic Advisor of The Executive Connection, shares:

• Are we heading into a recession?
• What are the big levers that impact the property market?
• What impact does the property market have on the rest of our economy?
• What is inflation & what makes it go up? 
• What you need to know about debt & how to service it. 
• New technologies & fast tracking, is it harming our ability to make good decisions?
• What are the signs in a cycle that shows a bubble is about to burst!

It’s a great episode packed full of insights, we hope you enjoy it!

GUEST DETAILS:Warren Hogan - LinkedIn

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Veronica & Chris discuss the impat AI is starting to have on the property industry & changes that are afoot. They cover: 

• Will AI replace real estate agents & mortgage brokers?
• Can AI manage you through the rollercoaster of a property purchase?
• The issue of trust in the real estate industry & why it is so important.
• What will happen to our negotiation capability with AI?
• Who is getting paid for what? Kick backs you need to know about!
• Should we be worried about AI & will it hurt our hip pockets?
• Don’t assume technology or disruption to our industry is going to be a better solution.

WEBSITE LINKS:

Home Buyer Academy - 3 videos on property pricing 

Chris Bates - Wealthful

Veronica Morgan - Good Deeds Property Buyers

Related Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBnDWSvaQ1I&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv8gvXPwWjY

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Roger is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investment Management. Roger brings more than two decades of investment & financial market experience & he shares interesting insights on financial markets.

Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll learn from listening:

• How to identify the 3 phases to a boom in the market.

• Why a focus on the calibre of any asset is so important.

• How to apply the principles of value investing to a property purchase.

• What happens to prices when population growth in Australia is underestimated.

• Why access to credit & interest rates are the ultimate driver of asset price.

• When you know what something is worth, you know when you are paying too much!

• What is the impact on property prices with a slow down in construction?

We cover a lot of ground in this episode, we know you’ll enjoy listening!

GUEST WEBSITE:https://rogermontgomery.com/

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