Real Estate Right

Replay - Ep35: Intelligent Credit

James Green from Australian Mortgage and Duncan Tonkin from Villa Finance Group talk to about a new mortgage product called Intelligent Credit.

Replay - Ep31: Your Investment Checklist

Frank Valentic from Advantage Property talks about his 15-point investment check list. 

Replay episode 31 from 13th August 2020.

Replay - Ep10: The AirBNB Revolution

Kim Steel from Property Mums talks to us about how to make money on AirBNB.

Episode first launched 19th March 2020.

Episode 50: The Year That Was 2020!

In our final episode for the year, Real Estate Right podcast host and producer Sue Langeder wraps up 2020 with a recap of the highlights, the achievements, the guests and the interesting times that characterised 2020. 

Thank you to all our podcast guests who came on the show this year. To everyone who downloaded, subscribed and listened in. We appreciate your support.

 

 

 

 

Episode 49: Ross MacKinnon - Building a Sustainable Home

Covid-19 has made many people re-evaluate their family needs. It's shown us how to be flexible with work, how much we value spending time with family, and that the simple things like growing a veggie garden, enjoying the love of animals and helping each other is more important than an expensive home in the suburbs.  The positive with Covid-19 is that there has been a lack of cars on the road and people choosing to live more self-sufficient lives with food and plant swap stands popping up. The planet is becoming a healthier place to be. Today we talk about the benefits of building a sustainable home with Ross Mackinnon from Mackinnon Design and how he's designing homes that enable us to continue to give back to the planet. 

Ross Mackinnon has over 30 years experience in custom house design and construction in modern and heritage homes throughout Regional Victoria and Metro Melbourne. His focus now is on sustainable housing that's one with the landscape. He is passionate about building and design that will endure, both in terms of aesthetics and environmental impact. 

1. Adam from Frankston has recently fallen in love with the high country and wants to build a sustainable home, what is considered a sustainable home?

2. What's the difference between sustainable living and energy-efficient living?

3. What is the highest energy rating available, and how do we achieve it?

4. Why is it important to consider the design and construction of the home as being more sustainable than the additions we include like solar panels, water tanks, double glazing, insulation etc?

5. How cost effective is living off the grid?

    a) Is it more that you're doing  your duty for the environment, more so than your back pocket?

6. Do you have to be connected to city supplies (ie power, water or gas) if it's available, if you want to be completely self sufficient?

 

Contact Details

Ross Mackinnon can be contacted at Mackinnon Design on 0402 345 898 or

by email at: ross@mackinnondesign.com.au

 

 

Episode 48: Sophie Lyon - How To Appeal to A Landlord When You Really Want that Lease?

Inspecting a rental properties is frustrating. Most agents allow 10-15 minutes for you to view the property and then decide if it's good enough for you to apply. But there is always you and ten other applicants. Soon, you're running out of time to get out of your home, and you start to question why you aren't  succeeding in your applications. We're going to get you some great tips on how to appeal to your landlord when you really want that lease from the best, most experienced property manager in Melbourne, Sophie Lyon.

Sophie Lyon has worked in property management for more than 30 years, and is currently the Director and General Manager of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara. 

Across, what can only be described as a stand-out career, Sophie's on-going delivery of superior client service has seen her rise to positions of significant leadership in all aspects of property management. Sophie is also actively involved as a Director and the Vice President of the REIV and is an accredited trainer currently focusing on delivering training for the new Residential Tenancies Act coming in 2021.

1. What are the main criteria landlords use to choose a tenant?

2. What makes a tenant more appealing to a landlord?

3. How important is it to build up a relationship with your property manager or landlord?

    a). Forming that relationship with your property manager or landlord, can that help you secure another tenancy in the future with that property manager or landlord?

    b). What's the best way to form that relationship with you property manager or landlord?

4. Is there anything on the application you should write that could help you get the lease?

5. Can we offer 6 months rent up front, to sweeten the deal?

6. If you were a qualified tradesperson, or a handy DIY-er, and offered to do some maintenance on the property, would that help you get the lease?

7. What are some of the things that can reduce your chances of getting a lease?

8. Do you have any stories of success of how prospective tenants got the lease over someone who has similarly qualified?

 

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact Sophie for any of your property management needs, you can call her on (03) 9810 5053 or go to jelliscraig.com.au for more information. 

 

 

 

Episode 47: Kiani Mills - Buying Property Interstate - Knowing the Different Conveyancing Needs

With Covid-19 bombarding the globe in 2020, and Melbourne having one of the longest lock-down periods the world has seen, Melbourne has seen more people than usual seriously consider a move to family interstate or overseas.  As much as we think we know what is required for buying and selling of property in Victoria, there could be some small differences that could make or break your sale when buying interstate. Today, we are going to find out what are the legal differences when buying property interstate.

Founding owner of KLM Conveyancing, Kiani Mills has created a unique and successful conveyancing service with offices in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Kiani started her business 7 years ago while single-handedly raising 2 young children, building her reputation through drive, determination, trust and accountability to the business it is today. 'Member of the Year' at BNI, a global networking group in 2019, Kiani is here today to talk to us about buying property interstate, and how to understand the different conveyancing needs.

1. What are the biggest barriers people need to consider when buying interstate?

2. We have a listener question...Elizabeth bought an apartment in Queensland sight unseen, as an investment with great rental returns. When she went up to see it after she purchased it, the apartment wasn't quite what she thought it would be, and the returns weren't  there, with the agent going awol. How can buyers ensure they don't get caught either with shonky deals or uncertainty in the different states' legislation?

3. Who is the best person to go through an interstate contract of sale before you purchase a property interstate?

4. What are the main legal differences in buying property in Victoria compared with other states?

5. How do we know if there are any illegal building works on the property we are considering to buy?

Would it be best to not go ahead with the purchase if there are illegal building works, or does New     South Wales and Queensland deal with illegal works differently to that in Victoria?

6. What extra things do we need to consider legally when buying interstate?

7. Why are there so many differences between the states?

8. Do you have any interesting stories -  either goo or bad?

 

OFFERS:

15% off KLM Conveyancing services if you say you heard about KLM Conveyancing through Real Estate Right.

Public Speaking - A free guest appearance or training event/client information night.

Kiani can be contacted on 0439 999 010 and (03) 9448 8282

Email: kiani@klmconveyancing.com.au

 

 

 

Episode 46: David Johnston - The Pros and Cons of Buying Off the Plan for First Home Buyers

Buying off the plan is perfect for those who can visualise, want to secure a property but still have time to save more towards their home with a longer settlement, and know that there is a long term goal in place for your family's future. But it's not for everyone. Today, we will talk about the pros and cons of buying off the plan, especially for first home buyers.

David Johnston is the Founder and Managing Director of Propertyplanning.com.au, and the Co-Host of the podcast 'Thepropertyplanningbuyerprofessor.com.au' with Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos, and the author of multiple books. He believes in fiercely independent advice and his company provides what he calls 'Pure Planning'. Property Planning Australia is the first company in Australia to produce independent property advice without earning fees from buying or selling property, investments, insurance or super products. It truly is independent advice.

1. What are some of the pros and cons when it comes to:

    a) the actual house or dwelling?

    b) the time and timing

    c) the contract

    d) value for money and hidden costs

2. What are some of the pros and cons when it comes to:

    a) Capital growth

    b) Investment yield

    c) holding costs

 

OFFER:

Real Estate Right Listeners can download a free Ebook titled 'How to Succeed with Property to Create Your Ideal Lifestyle. The Three Steps to Success and Seven Critical Mistakes'.

Go to www.propertyplanning.com.au

David Johnston can be contacted at: (03) 9819 4088 

or by email: info@propertyplanning.com.au

 

 

 

Episode 45: Howe Tran - Choosing the Right Removalist for the Job

Moving house is stressful. The logistics for packing, timing, changing utilities, and even the emotional journey of packing up a lifetime worth of memories can be daunting to those who don't do it regularly. Today, we find out how to choose the right removalist to make the job as smooth as possible.

Having experienced more than 20 moves in the past 40 years, you could say Howe Tran has accumulated a lifetime of experience when it comes to hiring a removalist. His company, the removalist comparison platform, Findamover.com.au has helped hundreds of thousands of stressed Australians each year by allowing them to choose the right removalist for the job and relocate successfully, locally or interstate.

1. What type of removalists are there to help move our home?

2. How can I screen a removalist before choosing one?

3. If I want 2 movers and a truck, what is the going rate?

4. If I want all the bells and whistles - packing, pre-sale storage, fragile items, piano, what type of removals would be best suited for the job?

5. Once, I moved house literally around the corner, and the removalists suggested they do 3 smaller moves, rather than packing the truck to the brim. It ended up costing me twice what I expected to pay as they took about 13 hours. What hidden costs can blow out the cost of moving house?

6. Chris from Rosanna had a bottle of Grange Hermitage from his birth year and told the removalists that he would move it to his new home. He wrapped the bottle carefully in some blankets and put it on the back seat of his car. When he opened the car door at his new home, the blanket unravelled and the bottle fell to the ground, smashing the precious grange, leaving a stain on his new driveway. If Chris had allowed the removalists to move it, he would have been covered, but was never told. How do you know when your belongings are covered for damage, and when they are not?

     a). Why won't removalists take things like gas bottles from a BBQ, and other flammable objects?

7. What's the best type of service for someone needing to move interstate or overseas?

8. What type of moving company should we stand clear from?

9. Who do you turn to when you encounter a problem with a removalist?

10. How does 'Find A Mover' help people needing to move?

 

Contact:

If you would like to find our how Howe can help you with your next move, go to www.findamover.com.au or email: info@findamover.com.au or if you would like to be a registered moving company on findamover.com.au, you can gain more customers by being part of this successful comparison platform.

 

 

 

Episode 44: Chris Walsh - What's a Section 27 and How To Make the Most of It

Section 27's are a mystery to most who don't do real estate every day, and they are an important part of the buying and selling process. Today, we will find out why we need them, and how we can benefit from them.

Christine Walsh is a well respected member of the conveyancing fraternity. Her career spans more than 28 years in the legal profession, including 18 years in her own business. She's the Director of Walsh Conveyancing in Somerville, and prides herself on providing all of her clients with a supportive, informed, 'warm and fuzzy' conveyancing experience when people buy, sell and transfer real estate within the state of Victoria.

1. What is a section 27?

2. Why was a section 27 created?

3. Who is supposed to give us the section 27 to sign?

4. For a buyer, what advantages are there for us to sign a Section 27?

5. For a vendor, or seller, what are the advantages for vendors to sign a Section 27?

6. After both the vendor and the buyer have signed, how is the money then distributed to the agent and the vendor?

7. In what types of situations would it be best not to sign a Section 27?

 

If you would like to contact Christine to help with your property conveyancing needs, you can call her on: 5977 5111 or via email: chris@walshconveyancing.com.au