Ever wondered how the magic happens behind high-stakes real estate deals? Meet Karem Lakiss, co-founder of Mayfair Real Estate, as he takes us on his remarkable journey from working in his family's service station business and with Emirates to becoming a real estate powerhouse. Karim also dives deep into how social media has revolutionized the real estate landscape. 

Get ready to hear about some jaw-dropping real estate transactions, including a scenario where a $16 million home is purchased for a buyer's daughter. Learn the true importance of property styling and how professional stylists can turn a home into a buyer's dream.

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Is the Australian property market on the brink of a major shift, or are we just seeing temporary hiccups? Join us on this episode of the Finance Show with Joe as we uncover the latest trends in housing values across major capital cities. CoreLogic’s recent data reveals a cooling off in housing values, presenting both opportunities and challenges. First-time buyers might find some relief in more affordable prices, while property investors could face a bumpy road ahead. We’ll break down how rising living costs and high interest rates are playing a pivotal role in shaping these trends.

We then zoom in on the dramatic shifts within Sydney and Melbourne's property markets. For example, a Blacktown couple who enjoyed a staggering 20% gain in just six months. However, this growth is not uniform citywide. Wealthier areas like Cronulla and Miranda are showing signs of stabilization or even potential dips. Plus, with broader economic issues like stagnant wages and construction company bankruptcies, we question the sustainability of these markets. We also touch on the seasonal nature of property trends and the possibility of a market boom later in the year.

Lastly, we tackle the critical question of whether current market trends are genuine shifts or just temporary fluctuations. With the end of the financial year in sight, the focus is shifting towards refinancing over new property purchases. We emphasize the strategic importance of accessing equity now to facilitate future investments. Balancing immediate financial prudence with long-term investment goals becomes paramount in these uncertain times. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis that offers invaluable insights for first-time buyers, seasoned investors, and everyone in between.

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Is it too expensive to have a child in 2024? Fertility rates have plummeted in Australia's capital cities i.e. where most people live. The leading theory is that things are simply too expensive to consider a child with rental payments and mortgage repayments reaching record highs and the significant cost of childcare services. 

Elsewhere, the Crowdstrike outage bricked over 8.5 million computers worldwide affecting services like banks. Millions of people couldn't access their own money thanks to many banks' insistence on a digital only service. This outage has many questioning whether a digital only economy is the right decision. 

Western Australian renters will be celebrating after new laws were passed allowing them more freedom to make small changes to their homes and keep pets all with the approval of their landlords. 

All this and more on the latest Finance Show with Joe. 

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Foreign buyers acitivty is on the rise in Australia by 27% in 2022/23. Foreign buyers were responsible for $1.9 billion worth of property sales in the last financial year, but does that spell disaster for Aussie buyers? Yes and no. 

Most property sales were under $1 million AUD and given that foreign buyers cannot hold onto property indefinitely, it seems to be adding to local housing shortages, but is far from the main driving force.

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You should be buying in regional Australia right now if you're interested in an investment. Why? Well, the boys spoke to special guest, Emmanuel Michael, a buyers agent who has seen some explosive growth in regional Australia, particularly in Western Australia. 

In fact, it's not just the regions with great prices for entry and potential for growth, but Perth too. The WA capital has now become the most affordable capital city in Australia but there are some restrictions for investors. 

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Is there a conspiracy around property prices? Probably not, but its certainly starting to feel that way. Anyway, what this episode about other than conspiracies? The boys provide a market update for May/June in which Joe explains that banks and lenders are loosening lending laws to help borrowers during the cost of living crisis. Alongside this, borrowers are consolidating their debt in droves. You've got three guesses as to why.

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Can Australia truly become a renewable energy superpower?  Joe and Michael break down a few winners and losers from the 2024/25 Federal Budget. It isn't the groundbreaking budget some were hoping for, in fact, little is changing, but what doesn't make people overly happy or overly upset is a success? Right? Let us know your thoughts below. 

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Joe and Michael are talking about immigration. Oh boy... 

This isn't about race, so if that's what you're here for, you're not welcome. This is about how immigration policies are affecting the economy and contributing to the cost of living crisis.

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In this episode, Joe and Michael get into how much you have to earn to buy a property in each Australian capital city in order not to feel financial stress. Additionally, they discuss which jobs allow you to do that easily. Spoilers, there aren't many. 

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In this week's episode of the Finance Show with Joe, the boys chat about where you might consider buying outside of Sydney and Melbourne, tips for getting ahead, and whether government incentives are helping people get out of financial funks. 

This podcast is intended to provide general information (and hopefully entertainment) only and the contents of which do not purport to provide personal financial advice. You should consider seeking independent financial advice. 

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