Buy Your Side Podcast
Previously the co-host of the popular Sydney Property Insider podcast, Michelle continues to provide quality independant advice to buyers, with her very own
Buy Your Side podcast.
Michelle’s aim is for you to make better property buying decisions by providing tips and strategies to help you navigate the property market with confidence.
Listen via the episodes below or find us on iTunes, Spotify and the BYS website
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Ep. 57 State of the market February 2020
This week, we are continue our quarterly series on the “State of the Market”. Providing updates on what’s happening in the Sydney market in early 2020, what to expect when you’re inspecting and attending auctions, and things to look out for. Let us know what you think!
![Ep. 56 The Surry Hills Market with Jack McGhee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1606895114821-JS4Z3WZCRL7E5DKUU0QV/_174340---The-Surry-Hills-Market-with-Jack-McGhee---IG.png)
Ep. 56 The Surry Hills Market with Jack McGhee
Welcome to 2020 everyone! Here’s an episode we recorded a couple of months back that we’ve held on to until we’re ready to kick off the new year with a bang. We’re thrilled to interview Jack McGhee from Ray White, whom provided some great insight in to the Surry Hills market, as well as his personal auction strategy if he were to be a buyer. Well worth the listen!
![Ep. 55 Suburb Spotlight on Surry Hills](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1606877961119-4EUN4USN78DYYJLLP10B/_174340---Suburb-Spotlight-on-Surry-Hills---IG.jpg)
Ep. 55 Suburb Spotlight on Surry Hills
Here’s an episode we prepared a few months back and have had ready for a potential lull in the year. Some of the episode has aged well!
This week, we continue our suburb deep dive series on the Sydney Property Insider Podcast via our Suburb Spotlight! Today, we’re focussing on the central suburb of Surry Hills. We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport
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Ep.24 Housing affordability
Michelle shares some survey results and contrasts the way Sydney is tackling the issue to the way Singapore has looked to provide solutions to their own problems.
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Ep. 54 State of the Property Market
This week, we are trying a new quarterly series called “State of the Market”. Providing updates on what’s happening in the Sydney market, what to expect when you’re inspecting and attending auctions, and things to look out for. Let us know what you think!
![Ep. 53 Styling Tips for your Spring Campaign with Natalie Fryer](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1606874635903-9AMJ9LK5Y34TD46WIBM7/_199840---Styling-Tips-for-your-Spring-Campaign---Blog.png)
Ep. 53 Styling Tips for your Spring Campaign with Natalie Fryer
This week, we welcome back stylist extraordinaire, Natalie Fryer, to the podcast. She tells us what to do, what to look for, and tips and traps to watch to get ready for your spring campaign.
![Ep. 52 Getting your tenancy agreement right from the start with Jo Natoli](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1606873911828-1NI9386Q0Z3Z2I1FSQVE/_174294+-+Brighter+Finance+-+Podcast+-+Blog+-+IG+-+1080+x+1080px+-+1%281%29.png)
Ep. 52 Getting your tenancy agreement right from the start with Jo Natoli
This week, we speak with property manager Jo Natoli from The Rental Specialists. Jo discusses tenancy agreements and why it’s best to get those agreements right from the start, saving you time, tears, and money in the long run.
![Ep 51. The Maroubra market with Eitan Rubinstein](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1606870916857-D7VYEK9OEYEDM0X7589K/_174294+-+Brighter+Finance+-+Eitan+-+Podcast+-+Blog+-+IG+-+1080+x+1080px+-+1.png)
Ep 51. The Maroubra market with Eitan Rubinstein
This week, we have another great guest to help us learn more about the suburb of Maroubra. We talk about the Maroubra local market in 2019, the changes in marketing and campaigns to sell your property in today’s climate, and some anecdotes along the way with Eitan Rubinstein of McGrath Edgecliff.
![Ep. 50 Suburb Spotlight on Maroubra](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1610603451973-QZ143I2ATBU0QNKVVF1E/%23125027+-+IG+-+Suburb-Spotlight.jpg)
Ep. 50 Suburb Spotlight on Maroubra
This week, we continue our suburb deep dive series on the Sydney Property Insider Podcast via our Suburb Spotlight! Today, we’re focussing on the lovely beachside suburb of Maroubra.
We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport
![Ep. 49 Your First Investment Property Guide Part 3](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1616129003550-GW1IFTQF2TX0UAN6AXDD/_134223+-+Your+First+Investment_Part3+-+1080x1080.jpg)
Ep. 49 Your First Investment Property Guide Part 3
This week, Michelle and Marcus continue the last of a 3 part series on sourching your first investment property. Some case studies, examples and much more.
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Ep. 48 Your First Investment Property Guide Part 2
This week, Michelle and Marcus continue the 2nd of a 3 part series on sourcing your first investment property. What to look for, where to get help, and things to think about.
Ep. 47 A Recap of the 2019 Federal Election
This week, we take a look at the election results and how the coalition’s unexpected win may affect both property prices, as well as potential tax changes in the year ahead.
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Ep. 46 Your First Investment Property Guide Part 1
This week, Michelle and Marcus start the first of a 3 part series on sourcing your first investment property. What to look for, where to get help, and things to think about.
![Ep. 45 The Earlwood Market with Alexandra Stamatiou-Buda](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1616640193670-4FJFOLRO5JLYMZWMAQMA/_106280+-+The+Earlwood+Market+-+1080x1080.jpg)
Ep. 45 The Earlwood Market with Alexandra Stamatiou-Buda
This week, we’re thrilled to bring you our conversation with Alexandra Stamatiou-Buda. We talk about the Earlwood local market in 2019, the changes in marketing and campaigns to sell your property in today’s climate, and some anecdotes along the way.
![Ep. 44 Cost of renovating with Daniel Taylor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1616640851186-OQ071ZZHRJWY6NAHZQ1H/_104275+-+Brighter+Finance+-++Daniel+Taylor+-+Podcast+-+IG+-+1080+x+1080px+-+2+-+Rev.jpg)
Ep. 44 Cost of renovating with Daniel Taylor
This week, we are thrilled to have Daniel Taylor from the Planhouse speak with us about the cost of renovating. Daniel gives some specific examples, bathrooms, kitchens, asking neighbours for party wall consent, and loads more.
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Ep. 43 The DA process with Daniel Taylor
While different councils have different requirements, Daniel breaks down some of the important things to know prior to lodging your DA.
![Ep.42 Suburb Spotlight on Earlwood](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1616642081439-YT54JSPYWYN0RJKMS4P7/%2385263+-+Suburb+spotlight+on+Earlwood+-+IG.jpg)
Ep.42 Suburb Spotlight on Earlwood
We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport
![Ep.41 The Royal Commission and impacts on your home loan](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fac63887c80332018e9b6ba/1616642984960-IAH2RRMI7DSJLDJU2DPQ/_96457-IG-The-Royal-Commission.jpg)
Ep.41 The Royal Commission and impacts on your home loan
This week, we take an impromptu look at the fallout from the Banking Royal Commission and what it may mean for your home loan and lending going forward.
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Ep.40 Rental Reforms with Jo Natoli
This week, Michelle has a fascinating interview with property manager Jo Natoli from The Rental Specialists. Jo discusses rental reforms in the new year and what you need to know.
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Ep.39 What do all these types of insurances actually do?
We switch things up this week to answer a common question that we are asked from time to time “what on earth do all these different types of insurance do??”