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…
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.
Melbourne’s rental market has seen a dramatic turnaround over the last 18 months to two years. Jarrod is joined by Rebecca Berry, Head of Property Management at Belle Property St…
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…
Listen Now Some real estate industry terminology can be dry and administrative, while other phrases – particularly those used by agents can be a little less factual, albeit amusing. Regardless of its…
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…
Listen Now While Melbourne’s apartment market hasn’t seen the same levels of capital growth compared to the housing market in recent years, we’ve still seen some strong results for well appointed apartments…
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 to Podcast
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…
Listen Now Victorian property investors have the Federal and State elections to contend with this year, so let’s explore how elections have impacted the market in the past, and the impact they…
Listen Now Melbourne’s 2022 Property Report part 2: Learn how to protect and even capitalise on any interest rate rises, make the most of Melbourne’s rebounding rental market, and understand potential price…
Listen Now Melbourne’s 2022 Property Report has been designed to provide key insights into the trends, opportunities and outlook in the year ahead. Listen to me talk you through it to ensure…
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…
Listen Now While a single auction bid may take seconds, it’s a moment that can unlock long term financial rewards for years to come. Let’s drill down on the auction bidding process,…
Listen Now Buyers often start off the purchasing process with an ideal property in mind, however like most things in life, ideals often have to give way to practicalities. After a number…
Listen Now Off-market properties provide valuable and unique opportunities for those in the know. However, given its nature, it’s an area that can seem a little mysterious for many property investors. So…
Listen Now The Statement of Information was introduced in 2017 as a measure to provide greater transparency and prevent under quoting. Unfortunately in the time since, agents have developed workarounds and exploited…
Listen Now Expressions of interest campaigns have been increasing in popularity throughout the uncertainty of the pandemic. While expressions of interest can provide vendors with greater surety, they can be daunting for…
Listen Now Victoria’s tentative roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdowns, and the advent of one-on-one inspections, are set to revive property market activity. However, those preparing to buy or sell in the coming…
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…
Listen Now Strong market demand has seen the perennial debate over underquoting rear its head again. Buyers say vendor reserve prices are not conveyed transparently, while agents argue purchasers don’t disclose their…
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…
Listen Now Understanding the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of a particular suburb, and how that plays into broader market expectations and demand is critical when investing in property. Each suburb is governed by…
Listen Now COVID-19 is likely to be an ongoing threat until vaccination numbers increase, which means snap lockdowns remain an unwelcome potential in the months to come. Property investment decisions must remain…
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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The iconic and unique characteristics heritage homes can offer, often result in strong demand, and in turn can make for a fantastic long term investment. However, there are often costly…
Listen Now There’s been unease amongst a number of property investors in relation to Victoria’s new rental law changes. However, the new rules also present property investors with an opportunity – one…
Listen Now Despite popular opinion, Spring isn’t always the optimum time to sell. Every property, vendor and buyer is unique, so when timing sales campaigns, it’s vital calendar considerations, personal circumstances and…
Listen Now For many, buying property at auction is the biggest investment decision they will make in their lives. It’s important to realise that every auction is distinct; featuring a different property,…
Listen Now The Melbourne property market is experiencing a surge in demand, awakening for the enforced hibernation of 2020. Further fuelling the market activity is the host of property purchasing incentives on…
Listen Now Melbourne’s property market has held up remarkably well considering the immense challenges presented by COVID-19. The underlying market fundamentals driving growth in early 2020 were pushed into hibernation by extended…
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