For many Australians, property investment is a major financial decision that often brings significant stress. In this episode, we unpack the mental and practical challenges investors face and provide strategies…
Listen Now Investing in property makes sense, investing in the right property takes knowledge. Welcome to the Rewarding Property Decisions podcast.
Join me, Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory, for expert insights into the fundamentals, trends and opportunities to help you create long term wealth through smart property decisions.
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Latest Episode
Jarrod is joined by Brenton Potter, Wakelin’s Manager of Property Advisory, to answer the most frequently asked client questions.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How long should I expect it to take for you to find me a property?
- Bricks versus weatherboard, what’s the better option?
- When buying an apartment, is there a preference for a particular level?
- How do you handle negotiations?
- Do you have access to off-market properties?
- What happens if you have two clients on any one property?
- As an investor, should I buy a renovated property, or should I buy something that’s unrenovated and then add value to the property?
Previous Episodes
Poor growth over the past two to three years, a decline in investor activity, and limited buyer numbers has seen popular sentiment on Melbourne’s property market sour in recent times.…
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Listen Now We are well and truly heading towards the Spring auction market for 2024. So, who better to provide some insider insights, than a third-generation auctioneer, Director of Marshall White, Port…
Listen Now With Melbourne property prices remaining subdued, the gap between rental costs and mortgage repayments has narrowed, which means first-time buyers, particularly renters, are finding homeownership more attractive and attainable. This…
Listen Now The property investment landscape is overflowing with opinions and commentary, some helpful, some a distraction and some downright misleading. At Rewarding Property Decisions, our mission is to cut through the…
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Listen Now With special guest, Mark McCrindle Each generation’s economic and social experience is different, and goes a long way to shaping their property investment journey. However, most agree their first property…
Listen Now Technology advancements have transformed the real estate sector over the past quarter-century. While there is no doubt new technology has provided greater information, access, and convenience for both buyers and…
Listen Now Interest rates tempered the Melbourne property market in 2023, but the anticipated easing of rates later this year could revive buyer confidence and spark increased market activity and competition. Stuart…
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Listen Now Melbourne’s rental market is running hot. Early 2024 has seen huge numbers at open for inspections, leading to significant rent increases for owners. This surge, while typical from mid-January to…
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Listen Now With Jarrod’s background in valuations, he has always been fascinated by property price movements. Particularly the complex interplay of factors influencing their directions, both up and down. Over the years,…
Listen Now Buying a property is one of the biggest decisions of your lifetime. There’s a multitude of crucial practical and financial considerations to navigate prior to purchasing a property. But what…
Listen Now As Spring selling season heads further into November, and the festive season draws closer, many buyers who haven’t locked in a property will begin to ask whether they should hold…
Listen Now While every Spring sees Melbourne’s property market activity intensify, each year’s selling season has particular dynamics shaping the state of play between buyers and sellers. Jarrod spoke to one of…
Listen Now We’re now entering the heart of Melbourne’s Spring property market – when buyer competition is usually at its most fierce. This upward shift can often wrong foot buyers, who fail…
Listen Now As cost of living pressures escalate, home ownership becomes increasingly challenging, and the rental supply dwindles, fierce political, social, and industry debate has intensified – unfairly pitting renters against property…
Listen Now Melbourne’s Spring property season is upon us and many vendors will be gearing-up for their sales campaigns. It’s typically a time when market activity is at its most lively and…
Listen Now Interest rates, uncertain market dynamics and the initial specter of rental caps have seen many investors left pondering the future viability of their property investments. Some of the questions we’ve…
Listen Now Time is an important resource within property investment, just as it is throughout all aspects of our life. In the third edition of our Reminiscing with Richard series, Jarrod and…
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Listen Now Property and law intersect regularly, so it pays to know key legal issues that may impact your investment decisions. One such area is restrictive covenants. These are private treaties or…
Listen Now Attracting buyers as part of a traditional sales campaign involves planning, time and resources. But what happens when a potential buyer approaches you out of the blue? We are regularly…
Listen Now Our latest episode in the Reminiscing with Richard series picks up where we left off, where we discussed the five key principles surrounding property investment – capital growth, income, personal…
Listen Now What makes a suburb the location of choice for an investor? It’s a question we’re always asked at Wakelin Property Advisory, and with good reason. While it’s an obvious query,…
Listen Now Property advice and theories can come from all directions. Some are sound and should be considered, while others, albeit, well meaning should be taken with a grain of salt –…
Listen Now There are strong signals that the property market is moving into recovery mode, and a lot sooner than many people were anticipating at the start of the year. CoreLogic’s national…
Listen Now At Wakelin Property Advisory, we’re fortunate to have more than half a century of property investment experience, which forms the bedrock of our knowledge, expertise and client services today. This…
Listen Now We’re now starting to see the Melbourne market stabilise after the volatility caused by the sharp and ongoing interest rate rises over the last year. Given there is solid competition…
Listen Now The prestige property market can be a world unto itself, often running at different angles than broader market trends. One of Melbourne’s most notable prestige areas is the beachside suburb…
Listen Now Whilst the broader property market has softened over the last 12 months, Domain’s School Zone report shows houses within public school catchment areas have vastly outperformed their respective suburbs, with…
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Listen Now Jarrod breaks down Wakelin’s 2023 Property Market Report, taking you through the five major issues shaping Melbourne real estate investment in the year ahead.
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Listen Now Jarrod McCabe answers the audience’s burning property questions, in this Question and Opinion episode, to help optimise your next property investment decisions.
Listen Now Jarrod McCabe talks to Stuart Wemyss from ProSolution Private Clients, to discuss the key factors first time buyers should consider when deciding whether to purchase a home to occupy, or…
Listen Now Jarrod McCabe with guest Jordan Telfer, look at how to identify a top-performing property manager that will help your real estate investment grow.
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Listen Now Wakelin’s 2022 Spring Property Report, offers expert insights into investor sentiment for Melbourne’s busy auction period and provides you with the confidence to execute successful investment decisions this Spring.
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Listen Now Over the years we’ve had many clients ask whether or not they should retain a former home as an investment property. So let’s provide some cut through, and drill down…
Listen Now When considering a prospective apartment, most buyers quite rightly focus on identifying potential upgrades and faults within the dwelling. What is also critical is the less controllable elements of the…
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Listen Now After the skyrocketing prices last year – a new peak was reached – and the Melbourne market has now moved into the adjustment phase. Thus allowing for a greater focus…
Listen Now Jarrod speaks with Peter Alexander, Director and lead inspector at Safehome Building Inspections in Melbourne. He takes us through the critical importance of building and pest inspections when purchasing an…
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Listen Now Over the last two years, we’ve seen stellar market growth across Australia’s property sector. However, towards the end of 2021, and certainly into this year, the trend has started to…
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Listen Now With an influx of modern apartments onto Melbourne’s property market in recent years, livability expectations for both buyers and renters has increased significantly.
Listen Now There are signs that Melbourne’s rental apartment market is currently undervalued and is set for intensified growth. Today we bring you the first installment in our three part series, providing…
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Listen Now Between them, Wakelin Property Advisory Founder, Richard Wakelin and Director, Jarrod McCabe have purchased hundreds upon hundreds of Melbourne homes over the decades. Let’s take a trip down memory lane…
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Listen Now Fear of missing out (FOMO) amid strong market demand once lockdowns ease means buyers may gloss over potential red flags that must be identified and evaluated before purchasing a property.…
Listen Now When COVID-19 restrictions eventually ease, we can expect a fast rising market, just as we saw following last year’s protracted lockdown in Melbourne. How do you accurately assess a property’s…
Listen Now Residential property investment is a business venture and requires a rational and objective state of mind. Unfortunately, given the aspirational nature of property, emotions often bleed into investment decisions. Understand…
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Listen Now Winter is certainly upon us in Melbourne, which typically sees many people’s property investment activity head into hibernation. However, savvy investors looking to transact property must remain attentive, especially this…
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Listen Now A functional and aesthetically pleasing floorplan is a key attribute of a high growth property asset. It’s vital to understand the most common types of floor plan on the market…
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