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Selling a property sounds simple, and with homes turning over faster than ever, vendors are keen to list and get the best price they can while the market’s hot.
But selling can come with unexpected costs and roadblocks.
Sharing her expert advice on all things selling, Shelley Craft, host of The Block and licensed real estate agent, joins us this episode.
Then we dig into Domain’s annual First Home Buyer Report, released this week. It shows the time to save for a 20% deposit on an entry-priced home has soared six months in Sydney, Hobart and Darwin and by 9 months in Canberra - in just one year.
To unpack the results, and what it means for the broader market, is report author Dr Nicola Powell, senior research analyst at Domain.
00:36 I want to sell - now what?
15:40 Unpacking Domain’s First Home Buyer Report
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The market’s hot. We know this. But is it even possible to find a bargain when prices have been rising so rapidly and demand is so high?
In this episode of Propety Unpacked, Julie DeBondt-Barker, the founding director of Property Home Base, explains how to differentiate between a property bargain and a property lemon.
Then, to unpack the rising trend of Australians moving from bigger cities to smaller cities, Simon Kuestenmacher, the co-founder & director of research at The Demographics Group, joins us.
00:35 How to find a property bargain
13:30 Moving to smaller cities
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Every Australian loves to have a good stickybeak at homes of the rich and famous. The upper echelons of society are well-known for keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to transacting property.
Viewers are getting a chance to see Australia’s best homes, with a new show to rival Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing. Amazon Prime’s soon-to-be-released show Luxe Listings Sydney promises an insider look into the local prestige property market. Among the real estate professionals starring in the program is director and Co-founder of CohenHandler, Simon Cohen. He joins us in this week’s episode.
Then, Veronica Morgan, founder of the Home Buyer Academy, joins us to explain overcapitalising - and how to avoid it.
00:39 Inside Luxe Listing’s Sydney
10:45 How to avoid overcapitalising
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It seems property investing may be making a comeback: investor lending is on the rise for the first time in years and properties are still selling like hotcakes in today’s climate.
And, contrary to what we sometimes see in the media, you don’t need to be a mogul with 25 properties to be considered an investor. So where do you begin on this journey and what are the risks involved for the average person?
To unpack and explain the world of owning a portfolio, Founder and Managing Director of Empower Wealth Ben Kingsley chats with us on this week’s episode.
Then, Lifestyle Editor Ash Austen shares the best ways to fill your home with character.
00:39 Starting a property portfolio
17:10 How to add character to your home
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Is the hot property market here to stay, or are things starting to slow down?
After rapid price growth across nearly every part of the country this year, we’re starting to hear rustles in the wind that the property market may shift gears soon.
To discuss the year that we’ve had thus far, and what we’re likely to see through the next three to six months, we’re joined on this week’s episode by independent economist Saul Eslake.
Then, we explore one of the most unusual but intriguing home features in the country: the ACT’s energy efficiency rating, and whether other states should adopt it, with AllHomes Editor Josie Huynh.
00:40 Market update
17:10 What an Energy Efficiency Rating means
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Getting into the property market at the moment can feel near impossible for a lot of Australians, plus it’s causing some buyers to rush their purchase and nab whatever they can, before they know if they even like the neighbourhood.
One option that’s emerged is “rent with the option to buy” - certainly different to how the market usually works. It’s offered by Assemble Communities; and to explain, the managing director Kris Daff joins us this week.
Then, we chat about the federal budget and how it impacts the property and housing market, with Domain reporter Kate Burke and Domain deputy news editor Elizabeth Redman, who’ve pored over the budget papers.
00:43 What is rent-to-buy?
13:10 The federal budget and property
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Regardless of where you live, the weather’s changing - and in many cities, getting much cooler.
Many of us will turn up the heating but it may still feel pretty cold. In many cases Australian houses, even more modern ones, aren’t built for our extreme weather conditions.
So, apart from tearing down our home and starting again, what can be done? In some cases, retrofitting can help. Not only can it keep us warmer or cooler but it encourages better energy efficiency, which in turn saves money on bills.
Dr Trivess Moore from RMIT University, and a member of the Sustainable Building Innovation Laboratory, joins us to discuss retrofitting and how to do it.
Then, we hear how some toilets are becoming smarter than the average person from Lifestyle Producer Jessica Dale.
00:42 How to retrofit your home
18:08 The latest tech in toilets
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
It’s really easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying a property but what many buyers often forget is that it’s not just the price paid for said property that’s important to budget for.
There are all sorts of other associated costs with buying, and because lots of them aren’t particularly exciting, they can easily be overlooked - at the buyer’s peril.
To help prepare us prior to purchase, Domain Advice Editor Daniel Butkovich joins us this week.
We also get an update on the property market for apartments and what’s driving prices down in certain areas across the country with Elizabeth Redman, Domain’s Deputy News Editor.
00:42 Why are sellers copping losses of up to 40% in some cities?
14:05 The hidden costs of buying
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
The art of the deal is the cornerstone to property transacting. Negotiation is key - so how can you master it? Joining us on this episode is Nicole Jacobs, co-founder and managing director of Whitefox Advocacy, who shares her insider info on negotiating property purchases.
Also in this episode, Domain’s editorial director Adrian Lowe and national news editor Ellen Lutton join us to unpack the latest property price data with the release of Domain’s House Price Report for the March quarter this week.
00:38 - How to negotiate like a pro
13:55 - Domain’s latest House Price Report
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
The stress of buying a property can mean people slip up and make mistakes we wish we didn’t and hurt the hip pocket in the long term.
To share her expertise on what not to do when buying and shed some light on common mistakes, buyers’ advocate and qualified property investment adviser, Cate Bakos joins us on this episode.
Then, we chat with co-host of the My Millennial Property podcast Emily Wallace, about what's really happening holding young people back from entering the property market.
00:45 - The common property mistakes buyers make
16:00 - Unpacking the market for millennials
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
Trying to score a rental can be as nail biting as a job interview. From your application being flawless, to impressive references and trying to catch the eye of the agent, it’s tough out there.
In this episode, we chat to Sarah Elkordi, also known as The Rent Fairy, on how her business is helping tenants lock in the perfect property and provide that edge above the rest in such a competitive market.
Then, with the latest Domain Rent Report out, we unpack the results with Editorial Director Adrian Lowe.
00:30 - The rise of the renter’s advocate
11:30 - Unpacking the Domain Rent Report
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
Being able to work from home has quite literally changed the lives of some Australians and last year many of us packed up and moved to regional and coastal areas to get a slice of the slow life.
Before making the move was trendy, Sarah Berry, lifestyle health editor at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, made the jump to Byron and lasted four years, only to move back to the city during the pandemic. Sarah catches up with us to share the real ins and outs of a sea-change and why she has chosen to move back.
Then we chat to Domain lifestyle editor Ash Austen about what the data is showing us about who is making the move to the regions.
00:40 - I moved to Byron and then moved back to Sydney
15:45 - Why people are moving bush
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Victoria’s rental laws have been recently overhauled, with other changes around the country, and tenants can now comfortably make a home, with little touches like hanging a picture now allowed.
But is it enough, and should renters demand more? To chat us through these concerns, Executive Director and Founder of Better Renting, Joel Dignam joins us.
We also hear from Ash Austen, Domain’s Lifestyle Editor, about retail giant IKEA’s secrets to keeping shoppers coming back for more.
00:35 - Are renters getting a raw deal?
16:15 - Why are we so obsessed with IKEA?
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
The struggle for first-home buyers seems to be immense in today’s market, and many are looking for a leg up on the competition. Leveraging what you can, like hitting up the bank of mum and dad, can be what gets some across the line and into the property market.
To chat us through what exactly that means, the risks that come along with it and how to save for a deposit when mum and dad are not an option for you, Canstar Editor-at-Large, finance commentator and author of Ditch the Debt and Get Rich, Effie Zahos.
We also hear from Adrian Lowe, Domain’s Editorial Director, to unpack what government grants are available to first-home buyers across the country.
00:30 - The risks of using the bank of mum and dad
17:25 - The grants available to first-home buyers
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The property market seems to be particularly frenzied so far this year and the thought of bidding at an auction can bring up a range of emotions, from making some break out in a panicked sweat, to letting the thrill take over and making bids they cannot afford.
To help cope with the excitement of buying a home, in this episode, Domain’s money and advice editor Daniel Butkovich shares his expert tips for winning at an auction.
But first, while the market’s seemingly hot but serving the cold shoulder to certain buyers, podcast co-host and co-founder of Home Buyer Academy, Veronica Morgan, is here to chat through the current market and what it means for buyers and sellers in the year ahead.
00:35 - Are we in a ‘hot market’?
22:30 - Tips for winning at auction
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
In our final episode of the year, we take a look at how the way we live has changed due to COVID-19. Will the changes stick in the new year? Domain and Prestige Magazine editor Jen Melocco joins us to discuss.
We also explore how the cost of buying property is worsening in many of the capital cities at the most affordable end of the market.
To wrap things up, our resident prestige property expert Lucy Macken debriefs on some of the year’s biggest sales and stories.
00:41 - How COVID has changed the way we live
09:51 - Housing affordability
16:16 - A look back at the year that was for prestige property
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
There’s never a better time than the new year to set new goals and get your finances in order. Whether you’re saving for a deposit or wanting to shave down the cost of your rent, the new year is a good time to act.
In this episode, Domain’s money and advice editor Daniel Butkovich shares how to sort your finances and take the first steps towards those property dreams.
Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute’s program director for Household Finances, and independent economist Saul Eslake then join us to discuss stamp duty reform.
We also have Domain’s lifestyle editor Ashleigh Austen on to reveal what lifestyle trends could emerge in the new year.
00:46 - Achieving property goals for 2021
08:23 - Stamp duty reform
18:10 - 2021 lifestyle trends
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
School catchment areas are a key deciding factor for many buyers and can also impact property prices/impact the value of your home. Ellen Lutton, national news editor at Domain, joins us to unpack Domain’s latest School Zone Report which reveals the catchment areas seeing above average property price growth.
To read the complete report, visit: domain.com.au/research/school-zones-report/2020/
Also this week, independent economist Saul Eslake discusses the state of Tasmania’s property market, which has continued to see strong growth despite the coronavirus pandemic.
And to wrap up another season of The Block, associate editor of Domain Review Jemimah Clegg, chats about all the auction day action after a record-breaking result for the winning contestants Jimmy and Tam.
00:43 - Domain’s School Zone Report
08:28 - Tasmania’s property market
18:10 - The Block auction recap
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. -
Melbourne has welcomed back public auctions with open arms. One month since the restrictions were lifted, Melbourne Domain Magazine and Domain Review editor Emily Power unpacks how the market is tracking in the city and greater Victoria.
Also in this episode, we speak with Domain regular writer Jenny Brown who has been covering Australian design and architecture for decades, looking at why we are leaders in the field and where there’s room for improvement.
Finally, we move out of the house and onto the pavement to unpack the importance of walkability for creating liveable suburbs with Queensland Walks executive officer Anna Campbell.
00:49 - After restrictions, how is the Melbourne market faring?
08:57 - Why Australian architecture is state of the art on the world stage
17:22 - Importance of walkability in our suburbs
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Interest rates have been slashed to a new record low, with the Reserve Bank dropping the cash rate to 0.1 per cent at its November meeting. Jo Masters, chief economist for EY Oceania, helps us unpack what impact this could have on the property market.
This week we also hone in on the west coast where Perth has seen its sharpest rise in rental prices after eight years of stagnation. Property analyst and commentator Gavin Hegney joins us to share his insights.
To wrap things up, Daniel and Jade from The Block chat about their time on the show ahead of a fast-approaching auction day.
00:47 - The latest RBA interest rate cut and what it means for the market
09:42 - The Perth rental market
14:15 - Daniel & Jade from The Block
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The information in this post is general in nature and should not be considered personal or financial advice.You should always seek professional advice or assistance before making any financial decisions. Digital Home Loans Pty Ltd t/a Domain Loan Finder (ABN 39 619 694 156, Credit Representative 500208) is authorised by Auscred Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 164 638 171, Australian Credit Licence 442372). All applications are subject to assessment and lender approval. - Se mer
