Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

What makes a suburb the location of choice for an investor?

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, the answer is complex and must take into account a myriad of factors.  

Jarrod looks at the keys to searching for, assessing and purchasing a top quality investment property.

‘My wife’s brother-in-law’s cousin said…’ Questionable property advice

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 - typically from relatives or friends at a Sunday afternoon barbecue. 

Wakelin Property Advisor, Jordan Telfer joins Jarrod McCabe to unpack some of the more common property misunderstandings and misconceptions that can lead people astray.

Reminiscing with Richard: The founding principles of Wakelin Property Advisory

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 comes by way of Richard Wakelin, our founder, who has been a pioneering force across Australia’s property investment landscape over the decades.

We’ll be bringing you Richard’s insights as part of a number of upcoming podcasts sprinkled throughout the series .

In our first of these specials, Richard takes us through the founding principles that inspired him to establish Wakelin Property Advisory, and how they can be applied to your property investment decisions today.

Buying before auction - a sound strategy or gamble?

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 for good quality properties, but also reduced competition for compromised properties, many vendors and agents are considering selling a property before auction.

Jarrod looks at the positives and negatives of purchasing a property before auction, as well as the key considerations before choosing to go down this route.

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Melbourne’s prestige property market with guest Joel Fredman

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 of Brighton and the wider Bayside area.

So what makes this area so in demand, what are people willing to pay, how has the market performed in relation to the broader property downturn, and where is it headed in the year ahead?

To find out, Jarrod sat down with agent Joel Fredman, founder of Fredman Property Group, who specialises in prestige property from $3 to $30 million across Brighton and Bayside.

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The impact of premium school zones on property values

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 values rising 10 times faster in some cases.

At face value that obviously makes a compelling case for investing in school zones, but as always in property, the dynamics need to be understood and applied at a more micro level.

Jarrod breaks down the dynamics at play when buying in one of Melbourne’s premium school zones.

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Is the appeal fading for regional property markets?

Jarrod breaks down the regional property market’s rise and fall, the path forward, and the options going forward.

Melbourne’s 2023 Property Market Report

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. To download the full report visit https://wakelin.com.au/wakelin-report-melbournes-2023-property-market/

Is a holiday home a good investment?

The summer vacation is over, but should you buy that holiday home?  Jarrod is joined by Wakelin’s founder, Richard Wakelin, as they take you through the major considerations to weigh up before buying a holiday home.

The growing appeal of Melbourne’s inner west

Wakelin Property Advisory’s, Brenton Potter joins me to discuss the inner west’s rise up the Melbourne property market ranks.