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real Talk episode 54: Are women taking over the property industry?

1 month ago | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

PodcastsReal TalkWomen are increasingly taking a leading role in property decisions - from the initial research to the purchase phase. But just how much influence do they have? We chat with Cate Bakos, property investment advisor and buyers agent, and Karuna Mazzocchi, CEO of the Coronis Group, about the shifts they've seen in the last few decades, their hopes for the future of the industry, and why and how more women are driving property decisions.
real Talk episode 50: No price guide? Why buyers are scrolling past properties

Nov 11, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

A lot goes into pricing a home - so why are many listed without a price tag? And why do some states have to be transparent on price, while others don't? Alice Piper chats with Melina Cruickshank, Chief Product & Audience officer at REA Group, and Thomas McGlynn, CEO, BresicWhitney about whether they think pricing transparency needs a shake up, and how REA Group is working hard to shape and educate the market around pricing transparency.
real Talk episode 49: Who can actually afford to buy a house in 2024?

Oct 28, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

There has never been a worse time to try and enter the property market, with housing affordability at its worst level - ever. But how did we get here? Who is affected the most? And what does the future look like for the next generation of home hunters? Alice Piper chats with Paul Ryan, Senior Economist at PropTrack, and Dean O'Brien, Corporate Director, O'Brien Real Estate to break down the 2024 PropTrack Housing Affordability Report, and discuss where to from here.
The Slimming, Skimming Shapewear Pieces You Need in Your Life

Oct 7, 2024 | sistersletter.com | Harriette Cole |Real Talk

Do you wear shapewear daily, on special occasions, or not at all? Share your thoughts in the comments below. When I was growing up, I remember watching my mother get dressed in the morning. Almost always she first reached for a whole-piece undergarment—what was called a girdle at the time. This foundation set the stage for everything to come. It was smooth. She trusted that it would hold in just the right places and ensure that clothing would glide over her body just so.
real Talk episode 47: Which is a better investment - residential or commercial?

Sep 30, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

PodcastsReal TalkFrom capital growth to rental yield, there are many things to consider before investing - but is it residential or commercial that will make you more money over time? Alice Piper chats with Senior Economist at Proptrack, Anne Flaherty, and Josh Almond from Mortgage Choice Brighton to analyse the data and settle the debate for good - which is a better investment?
real Talk episode 46: From print to pixels - where to next for buyers and sellers?

Sep 16, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

From newspaper ads to scrolling on an app, the way we search for property has changed a lot in the last few decades – and with that real estate agents and realestate.com.au’s offering. Alice Piper speaks with Kul Singh, Chief Customer Officer at REA Group, and Dan White, Managing Director at Ray White Group to discuss just how the real estate environment is forcing everyone to shift the way they interact with property, and how consumers can work with agents to their advantage.
real Talk episode 45: Buying new is booming - almost 1 in 3 buyers are buying and building new

Sep 2, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

Nearly one in three Australian homebuyers, or around 31%, opted to buy or build new in 2023 - but what's causing this desire for new builds? And can this help make a dent in Australia's housing shortage?
real Talk episode 44: FOMO, FOBO & FOOP - how to move past your fears

Aug 19, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

Moving is inherently emotional - whether you're buying, renting or selling. But what about when our emotions hold us back from making a choice? Alice Piper chats with Buyers Agent, Veronica Morgan, and Director of MCGrath Lane Cover and Hunters Hill, John Paranchi, to look at why property is more psychological than you think, and how to overcome the fear to keep moving on your property journey.
real Talk episode 43: the evolution of Aussie home design - and where to next?

Aug 5, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

From toilets out the back to moveable walls - housing, both in form and function - has come a long way in the last century. Alice Piper chat's with Emily Wood, Executive General Manager Development at Frasers Property, and Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at UTS & host of Grand Designs Australia, around the changing attitudes of Australians' and how it's affected the way we want to live.
real Talk episode 42: Looking to buy? How to make an offer they can't refuse

Jul 22, 2024 | realestate.com.au | Real Talk |Matt Bell

PodcastsReal TalkYou often only get one shot to make an offer on a property - so how do you get it right? Alice Piper chats with Tanja Neven-Jones, Director, Jellis Craig Kingston and Sarah Street, Group Sales Director, Highland about what exactly goes into it. Learn about the factors to consider and strategy to use, along with what will actually get a sellers attention.