🏙️ Brookvale is changing — BIG time.

Think DY’s Meriton towers were huge? Brookie’s plans could be 4x bigger.

📊 What’s on the table:

• Centre Group (Westfield) pushing for 1,500+ new apartments across 8 buildings
• Tied to the Brookvale Structural Plan (retail, arts, industry + mixed-use zones)
• Height allowances designed around the B-Line bus hub at Warringah Mall
• Retail expansion + 5 levels of shopping upgrades
• Affordable housing component built in

DY’s Meriton shifted the game — not just apartments, but infrastructure, lifestyle + benchmarks in value. Expect Brookvale to follow suit.

Yes, traffic & planning will be hot debates. But history shows? Once built, people love it.

📲 Want full details? Text Brookvale or Brookie to 📞 0460 111 111 and get the structural plan straight to your phone.

#Brookvale #NorthernBeaches #NovakProperties #UrbanGrowth #SydneyProperty #RealEstateAustralia #DevelopmentUpdate #BrookieTransformation

🏡 Small changes, BIG returns.

If you're thinking about selling, don’t overthink it — the simplest tweaks often add the most value. Today on Real Talk, Lisa & Billy covered exactly what to focus on.

Here’s your cheat sheet:
✔️ Fresh paint & new carpet — instant facelift
✔️ Clean lighting & working globes
✔️ Declutter & scent matters (yes, candles help)
✔️ Curb appeal — mow, mulch, maybe a fresh coat
✔️ Bathrooms: regrout, new tapware, easy wins
✔️ Virtual styling: cost-effective + impressive

💡 And if your property is tenanted? Offer a rental rebate for tidy opens. Works wonders.

🏡 Bonus: Novak can project-manage all of this — trades, styling, access — at no extra cost.

If you're prepping to sell, THIS is your starting line. Don’t overspend — be strategic.

#RealTalkWeekly #NovakProperties #HomeSellingTips #StylingToSell #PropertyPrep #SydneyRealEstate #VirtualStyling #RealEstateAustralia #DYStyling #ListingTips

🎥 From PM to Sales — Real Talk with the Novak team 💬

Ever wondered what it’s really like to shift from property management into sales?

Tonight, Thomas & Harry open up about:
✅ The transition process
✅ How PM builds real estate fundamentals
✅ The toughest parts (hello, routine inspections 😅)
✅ And why sales isn’t just slick suits & signboards.

Whether you’re starting out or plotting your next move in real estate — this one’s for you.

👔💼 Real talk, no fluff.

#NovakProperties #RealTalkWeekly #RealEstateCareer #PropertyManagement #SalesJourney #BehindTheScenes #SydneyRealEstate #RealEstateLife #CareerGrowth

🏘️ PROPERTY IS CHEAP. Yep, we said it. And the data backs it.

📊 PropTrack's latest numbers reveal something wild: over 1,300 Aussie suburbs saw price growth this winter alone — and 316 of them grew by 10%+. 😲

In Sydney, suburbs like DY, Bondi & Bankstown are showing strong long-term trends. Over the past 10 years:

• 🟠 Bondi houses: $2M → $5M 💥
• 🔵 Bankstown: ~$900K → $1.5M
• 🟢 DY: $1.4M → $2.8M

Houses have doubled (again), but units haven’t — yet. That’s the opportunity. Especially where supply hasn’t ballooned.

👉 Bottom line: if it hasn’t doubled in 10 years, it might be ready to.

Thinking of getting in? This might just be the moment.

#PropertyBoom #RealEstateAustralia #SydneyMarket #DY #InvestmentProperty #UnitsVsHouses #AustralianProperty #PropertyTrends

🎄 14 Fridays to Christmas!
What does it mean for real estate on the Northern Beaches?

• Landlords: shape lease terms (8–10–12 mths) to avoid Xmas expiries; prep pool & fire compliance.
• Tenants: lock in security ahead of school catchments; get repairs sorted for holiday visitors (no sneaky Airbnb 🚫).
• Buyers/Sellers: ~6-week settlements = still time to move before the holidays.
• PMs/Agents: we’re OPEN through the season (public hols only). Opens Wed & Sat/Sun.

Sun, surf, and serious momentum—let’s plan it right.
#NorthernBeaches #PropertyManagement #SydneyRealEstate #TenantsTips #LandlordTips #Buyers #Sellers

🚨 220+ SALES in under 12 months – one building, one suburb, Frenchs Forest.

Warehouses + storage units selling like hotcakes 🔥
Why?
✅ Priced from $220k
✅ High clearances for mezzanines
✅ Low strata costs
✅ 6.5–7% yields
✅ Located next to 🇦🇺 Australia’s biggest Bunnings

Investor, tradie, or collector – this one’s for you.
Limited stock left. DM us or 📲 Text BUNNINGS to 0460 111 111
#CommercialProperty #NorthernBeaches #WarehouseForSale #StorageUnits #FrenchsForest #RealEstateWins

🚨 Buyers agents, we love you—but we don’t read your long emails. 😬
If you want cut-through, think: speed + convenience.

✅ WhatsApp briefs
✅ Quick video intros
✅ 10-word summaries
✅ Price-filtered info
✅ Occasional phone calls

Let’s make it easier to work together and serve clients better. 👏
Tag a buyer’s agent who needs to hear this! 💬👇
#RealEstateTips #BuyersAgent #RealEstateLife #AgentTalk #PropertyTips #SpeedMatters

🎉 First-home buyer win! At just 22, Paige secured her first property in DY for $629K — now renting for $650/week. With a 5% deposit & clever planning, she’s holding it for just $89 a week. 💥
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This studio’s a beauty: winter garden, secure parking, modern finishes & high rent return = winning formula. 🏠✨
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Let this be your sign. DM me if you're ready to get in the game! 💬
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📍 DY, Sydney
#FirstHomeBuyer #RealEstateSuccess #DYProperty #NorthernBeaches #StudioLiving #RentVsBuy

🗝️ Tenant screening — what REALLY gets you approved
It’s not just about who offers the most rent. Great PMs are matchmakers: right tenant, right home, low risk for everyone. Here’s what matters:
✅ Previous agent reference (the golden Q: “Would you rent to them again?”)
✅ Verified rental ledger + payslips + bank savings (affordability)
✅ Employer check (HR/payroll > a mate’s word)
✅ Details that match (ID ↔️ address ↔️ prior property)
👀 We’ll even glance at public socials for consistency.

🚩 Red flags:
• No agent ledger / can’t verify rental history
• Affordability doesn’t stack up (big rent, one income, no savings)
• Signs of covert subletting / too many occupants for the home

🌟 Green flags:
• Clean ledger • solid savings buffer • strong ref from a PM we trust

PMs guide the call (≈70%), owners decide (~30%). Ask for feedback if you miss out—there’s always another rental around the corner.

#propertymanagement #rentingtips #tenants #landlords #northernbeaches #novakproperties

🚀 Unpacking a unicorn on the Northern Beaches: residential + retail + office + warehouse… all in one purchase.
📍 DY/Collaroy border (near 21 Grams)
📐 ~650sqm | 3 lots | 7 tenants (leases in place)
💸 Approx. $220,000 p.a. blended income
🛍️ Retail | 🧑‍💼 Office | 🏠 Apartments | 🏭 Warehouse
🔧 Value-add angles: uplift residential rents with light refresh, potential granny flat over the warehouse (STCA), annual 3–5% reviews on most commercial leases.
📈 In commercial, more rent = more value (yield-driven).
🎥 Pre-portal first look—DM for details or a private walk-through.

#NorthernBeaches #CommercialRealEstate #MixedUse #PropertyInvestment #DY #Collaroy #Novak