The NSW Property Show with Svetlana Thorpe

Lately I have been working with lots of first home buyers and every single one of them have asked me what they should be aware of when buying their first property, where they should start and what to do first. So, I've decided to record this episode and share with you my knowledge of working with hundreds of first home buyers and provide you with information and tips in order to be ready for your first purchase. There is a lot to consider before making one of your biggest decisions of your life. Where do you want to buy a property, should you buy a unit or a house. Should you engage a solicitor or a conveyancer? How do you go about organising property inspections? And what about finance? Should I speak to a bank or a mortgage broker? And how soon?

I will be addressing all of these questions in this episode so if you are planning to buy a property in the near future, this is the episode you don't want to miss. Listen to the episode now on all your favourite platforms.

For more information head to www.thorpeconveyancing.com.au

After a well needed break over Christmas, I'm kicking off season 2 of the NSW Property Show with Svetlana Thorpe podcast with an interview with Kathy Euers.

Kathy is a mortgage broker and a director of The Ink Wealth. Kathy has an amazing understanding of financial services industry and she has been helping her clients with their dream of owning a property for over 15 years.

I started our talk with the question that she gets asked all the time. You guessed it right. What's the difference between a mortgage broker and a direct lender and why should you choose a mortgage broker. We talked about what is involved in obtaining a loan approval from a bank, what information you need to provide to the bank and how she determines what type of lender is best suited to a client. We talked about when is the best time to approach a mortgage broker if you are thinking of buying a property. We discussed what is a security guarantor from parents and what are the ramifications for them. We also talked about credit rating and what information bank can see on your file that may impact your loan.

Kathy is very passionate about finance and she explains everything very clearly. She is an expert on loans and if you would like to learn more about what to do when you want to buy a home, you can read it in her Home Buying Guide.

Click on the link https://inkwealth.com.au/home-buying-guide/ or find more information about Kathy on www.inkwealth.com.au

Last week I celebrated serving 1,000 clients in my business. It's a huge milestone, not only from the numbers point of view but also from things that I have learnt along the way. So, I've decided to record this podcast episode where I'm reflecting on my journey and talk about things that I have learnt from working with 1,000 clients. I hope you will find this episode interesting and you will be able to relate and learn a thing or two. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

In this week's episode, I'm talking to Julie Crockett who is a buyer's agent and CEO of Australian Property Investment Solutions, a buyer's agency, which she established in 2010. Julie is also a Property Investment Course creator and a Podcast host.

Julie talks us through her personal journey, how she went from being a full time teacher to being a property investor, which eventually lead her to starting her own business that helps people to create wealth through investing in residential property Australia wide. In 2020 Julie realised that she would like to reach out and help more people to realise their property investment dreams and "The Millionaire Property Investor Program" was created. Julie's vision for her investment course is to help 500 people each year to learn all the steps required to successfully and confidently buy their own investment property and then learn how to build an investment portfolio.

Julie talks about practical and tangible tips that you can implement into your next investment property purchase. Julie discusses how to find a good and reliable buyer's agent, what to look out for when engaging a buyer's agent, how to find a suitable investment property and how to decide what your investment strategy should be.

Did you like this episode? Let me know in the comments, what did you take away from this episode.

Get in touch with Julie here:

www.juliecrockett.com.au

www.apisolutions.com.au

Do you know what is involved in the sale of your property? Can you sell the property yourself or do you need to engage a real estate agent? How do you choose a real estate agent? And how do you prepare your property for sale?

If you have been asking yourself these questions and have struggled to find an answer then listen to this episode of The NSW Property Show with Svetlana Thorpe, which is all about How to Prepare your House for Sale.

In this episode I'm talking with Jane and James Garwood of Garwoods Estate Agents about what is involved in the process, whether you should tackle any maintenance issues, when you should engage an agent and whether there is a right time when you should put your property on the market (spoiler alert, it's a myth and an experienced agent will sell your property at anytime of the year, you don't have to wait for spring time), the cost involved in selling your property and mistakes people make when it comes to sale of their property.

So, sit back, relax and put your headphones on and learn from the experts.

Buying a property is very exciting and probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. And if you have to attend an auction in order to buy your dream property, this excitement can turn into a stressful and sometimes even an unpleasant experience.

You may have heard many horror stories from your friends or read about them in newspapers. Auctions are very competitive and everyone wants to win the property. You do not want to be a part of bidding frenzy and have your emotions dictate what to do. At an auction, your head should rule over your heart. How do you achieve it so that your emotions do not get the better of you? Here are my ten tips on what to do so that your auction experience does not leave a sour taste in your mouth.

Hope you find these tips useful.

Buying a property in the current market can be a real challenge and for some people it can be a struggle. There are so many issues that you need to consider in order to be successful in purchasing your dream property. You need to have money of course. But even if you have money, you realise that you are competing with other, equally motivated buyers who want to buy the same property as you. So, how do you make sure your name ends up on the contract?

In this week's episode I get to chat to Cameron Porter, a buyer's agent from Porters House. We discussed what a buyer's agent does as not many people are familiar with their role in the purchase process. We talked about how to make a buyer's offer stand out from the crowd and make it irresistible to the seller. Cameron also talked about mistakes that he sees other buyers do, particularly first time home buyers. This episode is full of tips so whether you are new to the property market or are a seasonal investor, I'm sure you will learn so much from this conversation.

Cameron has more than 17 years experience in the property market and he has assisted his clients to secure the perfect property. He and his team take care of every aspect of the property purchasing process, from researching the market, organising property inspections, negotiating with the agents to successfully securing the deal.

You can find Cameron here: https://portershouse.com.au or https://www.instagram.com/cambuyersagent

Welcome to the NSW Property Show. I am Svetlana Thorpe and I am so excited to bringing you this new podcast all about buying and selling properties in NSW.

The podcast is a combination of solo episodes from me, your local conveyancer and interviews with experts in their field.

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