Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

Apartments and Owners Corporations: know what you’re buying into

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 property - particularly issues that sit with the owners corporation, formally known as the body corporate.

Melbourne’s rental market recovery

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 Kilda and Brighton, to discuss the resurgent market, and what it means for rental providers and property investors.

Buying property in a cooling market

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 on value, rather than the competition. Jarrod explains how to optimise property purchases in a rebalancing market.

Building and pest inspections: An expert’s insight

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 investment property and provides valuable tips about problems worth solving and others to avoid.

An insider’s guide to real estate jargon

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 entertainment value, it’s important to understand the key industry lingo as you search and negotiate for a property.

A buyer’s market or a balanced market?

Melbourne isn’t swinging from a seller’s to a buyer’s market. But it is rebalancing. Let’s look at the factors behind the current trend, and how buyers and vendors alike can optimise their investment decisions as the market recalibrates.

The Ins and Outs of adding value to apartments

Upgrading an apartment can significantly increase how much prospective buyers and renters are willing to pay. But not all property improvements are considered equal. Find out the key areas of focus to maximise your time, spending and returns.

Melbourne apartments: under vs over capitalising

This is the second installment in our three part series, helping you successfully invest in Melbourne’s apartment market. We explain the difference between under versus over capitalising in your apartment and how it can either boost or detract from future sales and rental values.

The State of Melbourne’s Apartment Market

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 you expert advice to help you successfully invest in Melbourne’s apartment rental market. Guest: Jordan Telfer

Elections, policies and the property market

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 may have on the market this year.