Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

Our guest today is Jane McKniff - Account Manager for Direct Connect based in Adelaide. This week we discuss;

• The Block 2021 auction and the strange auction techniques on display
• The real estate market in Adelaide and what makes it so unique
• The importance of a service like Direct Connect, especially for clients moving interstate during a pandemic
• How direct connect can help busy agents
• A few predictions for the market as we edge towards Christmas
• The new trend of 'off market' selling and buying.

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au

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Our guest today is Jet Xavier aka The High Performance Guy, a sought after speaker, coach trainer and mentor who also focuses on helping Real Estate Industry professionals.

To participate in Jet's latest survey of the Real Estate industry click HERE.

For your chance to win a free copy of Jet's book Champions Cry Too - be one of the first people to email him via jet@jetxavier.com

Head to Jet's website HERE for more information.

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

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Our guest today is Lloyd Edge, Director of Aus Property Professionals. Lloyd is a Buyers Advocate, Property Strategist, author and podcaster.

We discuss;

• The fundamentals for real estate investment including the importance of building your own Dream Team of experts and advisors
• Recognising and communicating your goals
• Investing in property to secure your financial freedom
• What to look for in an investment property
• Tips for being a better neighbour and the importance of community, especially in lockdown.

To connect with Lloyd head to the Aus Property Professionals website HERE. Lloyd's book and podcast is called Positively Geared - details via the website.

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

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Our guest today is Scott Bremner, Senior State Sales Manager for Real Estate.com.au at the REA Group. Scott oversees sales in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia - he's also a huge Melbourne Demons fan and beyond excited for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. We chat about;

• A remarkable year for Realestate.com.au and how they've shaped their business according to the changing demands of the pandemic
• The focus on customers and consumers by Realestate.com.au
• The growing demand for data from buyers and potential sellers
• What makes a great potential employee
• Keeping work life balance in tact during lockdown
• The next few months in real estate and the need for potential sellers to just jump into the market and list their property and not hang out for the end of lockdown

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au

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Our guests today are LInda Johnson and Michelle Tucker from Spring Buyers Agency from the NSW Central Coast region.

Michelle and Linda talk about;

• The current market conditions on the Central Coast
• The ways in which they're able to assist buyers
• Buyer's fatigue and why buyers are turning to advocates to assist
• What's involved in getting an advocate to help with your property search
• Predictions about the Central Coast market in the next months

To connect with LInda and Michelle head to the Spring Buyers Agency website www.springbuyersagency.com.au HERE.

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au

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Our guest today is the Justin Butterworth CEO and Founder of Snug - the Sydney based online rental marketplace that's seeking to fundamentally change the Australian housing market by bringing property owners, renters and managers together in one easy to use portal.

We discuss;

• The Snug philosophy and what inspired its creation
• Trends in the rental market and how Snug fits in to the new rental landscape
• How Snug helps agents to keep their leasing costs down
• How the portal benefits renters and why it's helping them find better homes to live in
• The future of Fractional Ownership in the Australian housing market

To connect with Justin and the team at Snug - head to their website www.snug.com HERE.

Also mentioned in this episode the episode of the ABC podcast The Signal 'What if housing never becomes affordable?' - you can listen HERE.

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au

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Our guest this week is Michelle Stephens, one of the most respected and influential real estate experts in Victoria and number one across several states. Michelle is part of the team at OBrien in Carrum Downs.

Michelle was recently recognised as the number one sales agent by the REIV and the REIA for Victoria and Australia and won the Rate My Agent honours for Agent of the Year both Nationally and for Victoria.

Michelle shares her insights into;

• Building a great team and playing to your own personal strengths
• Focusing on your vendor and their wider needs when listing a property
• The importance of styling and property presentation

To connect with Michelle head to the OBrien website HERE.

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au

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Our guest this week James Lovell, Business Development Manager at Direct Connect. This week we chat about;

• The sentiment amongst property managers in Sydney with news of a four week extension to lockdown
• National Property Managers Day
• Advances in Property Technology and new ways of integrating technology into your business and how Direct Connect can help to incorporate it into your processes
• Direct Connect's support of The Pyjama Foundation - you'll find more information on their amazing work HERE.
• How James went from being a real estate newcomer and receptionist to his current role at Direct Connect.

To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au

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This week we discuss;

• Sydneysiders reaching out for guidance from Melbourne agents on how to deal with lockdown and restrictions. It's a great chance to embrace technical change especially in your busiess - plus rest and recharge as the 'sling shot effect' Melbourne experienced once lockdown ended last year are sure to be replicated in the NSW market.

• The new financial year and changes that might impact the real estate industry like first home buyer incentives and land tax. You can read an overview of the Victorian changes HERE.

• We discuss some of the sales stats for the first half of the year including record sales in NSW.

• We discuss Rebecca DiNuzzo's article for Realestate.com.au 'Tree-change Vendors Saddled with Huge Clean-Up Bill as Storm Losses Top $182million'. Check out the article HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

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Our guest this week is Antonia Mercorella - the CEO of REIQ, Queensland's peak body in real estate. We discuss;

• The drive behind the current real estate boom in Queensland
• The need for the industry to work with legislators and government on forward planning to ensure the future supply of affordable real estate and assist those wanting to downsize
• The pressures on agents and property managers in the current market
• the new rental reform legislation that has just been tabled in Queensland

For more information about the REIQ including training opportunities head to their website www.reiq.com HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au

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Our guest on the show this week is Ray Ellis, CEO of the First National Real Estate Network which has 400 offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Noumea.

In this wide ranging discussion we discuss;

• Ray's insights into the impact of the pandemic on work place practices, real estate professionals and their families
• The way Australia retreated into statehood when faced with the COVID crisis
• How the last 18 months has reinforced the value of the family home and how that has driven the market
• How our changing world can make your business better if you embrace new ways of getting your message out there
• Ray's best piece of advice for property managers and real estate agents to ensure the success of their business

To connect with Ray and the team at First National - head to their website www.firstnational.com.au

Subscribe to the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze for Red Energy HERE and for more details about Shaynna's charity Voice of Change head to www.voiceofchangeau.org.au

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

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This week we discuss the rapidly changing Melbourne market in light on new COVID restrictions coming into force from 6pm on Tuesday the 25th of May. Stav has some advice in the face of uncertainty - trust your process.

We also discuss some of the highlights of the recent Rise Conference in Melbourne and the latest trends in rentals in the CBD following an article in The Age by Racheal Dexter with the headline ‘I’d be crazy not to move’: Melbourne tenants upgrade as apartment rents fall to 2010 prices. You can read Racheal's article HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

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Our guest today is Kylie Walsh - Director and founder of REGROWTH.

Kylie opened her first Real Estate office when she was just 21 and since then she'd spent some two decades in both regional and metro markets - most recently as the GM of Di Jones Real Estate in Sydney.

A few months ago Kylie took the plunge to launch her new business REGROWTH - a coaching and consultancy service that partners with motivated businesses and teams (espcially those within the Real Estate sector) who are wanting to accelerate growth, promote authentic leadership and maximise their potential both at work and at home.

Kylie shares some wonderful insights including the 3 indicators that your business needs to change and the number one thing to consider to improve your customer experience.

To watch the amazing video about the Dungowan Station Retreats - click HERE.

To connect with Kylie and find out more about REGROWTH's retreats and other services - including the Mental Fitness online course on June 28th at 9.30am head to the website www.regrowthkyliewalsh.com HERE.

To connect with Stav email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

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Edward is the co-founder and Director of Smart House Australia who specialise in risk management and strategy consulting to the property management industry - their motto is protecting people, protecting property.

Smart House Australia have seen a huge spike in enquiries from Property Managers in the wake of the newly introduced reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act - and says the anxiety about the reforms among Property Managers is real.

We discusses some of the key services Smart House Australia offers from smoke alarm safety, gas appliance and electrical safety services to the mind boggling issue of Methamphetamine Testing a property and the potential impact a contaminated home can have on investors and occupants.

Edward also shares some of the wisdom he's gained in his years in Real Estate sales and provides a unique insight into the mindset Property Managers should embrace when dealing with the impact of the new legislation changes for their clients.

For more information about Smart House Australia or to get in touch with Edward - head to their website www.smarthouseaustralia.com.au HERE.

To ask the Under the Hammer team a question or give us feedback you can email podcasts@sen.com.au

For more information about the Rise Conference and the Real Care App - head to www.riseconference.com.au HERE.

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This week we're joined by Chris Hanley from the Rise Conference who's been part of developing the Real Care App - which is set to be a game changer for the Real Estate Industry.

For more information about the Rise Conference and the Real Care App - head to www.riseconference.com.au HERE.

You can purchase a virtual ticket for the Rise Conference HERE and participate from anywhere.

To see the launch video for the Real Care App head to Youtube HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

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This week we discuss another record week of sales including a hugely successful weekend of Auctions for Stav - one auction had 71 bids in 14 minutes which was a record! Plus we touch on some of the factors that might influcence the market in the coming months - including the reality check for Rental Providers (aka landlords) as new legislation governing rental properties comes into effect.

We'll also hear from Andrew Winter from Selling Houses Australia from the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze.

You can check out Stav's auction at 16 Bowman St in Aspendale on Youtube HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

Subscribe to the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze wherever you get your podcasts and listen to the Ep 17 - Saying Goodbye to Selling Houses Australia with Andrew Winter HERE.

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This week we discuss innovation in the property tech realm with Rhys Rogers Chief Executive of Before You Bid. For more information on Before You Bid - head to their website www.beforeyoubid.com.au

Tamara Abbott joins us from Obrien Real Estate Property Management to discuss the new Residential Tenancies Amendment Act and how these reforms will impact on investors, property managers, rental providers and tenants.

To connect with Tamara head to the Obrien website HERE.

To watch the Obrien Real Estate Youtube series about changes to the RTA - head to Youtube HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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This week our guest is Peter Gajanovic - Director and Liscened Conveyancer for Victorian Statewide Conveyancing. Peter share his insights into trends in conveyancing - including a huge rise in demand from buyers for appraisal of Section 32's and easily accessible building inspections.

Plus Peter runs us through some of the government incentives like stamp duty reductions that are spurring buyers on to purchase properties before the cut off dates.

Plus we discuss the options for buyers who find their newly purchased property isn't quite as clean and tidy and junk free as they may have inspected.

To connect with Peter phone (03) 8790 5488 or visit www.victorianstatewide.com.au

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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This week we discuss the impact of Melbourne's snap 'circuit breaker' 5 day lockdown on planned auctions, plus review some sales stats from the past week and for the year. . .demand is still incredibly strong around the country.

Our guest this week is Tom Turner from Raine and Horne in St Mary's in Sydney's West. Tom leads the property management team, as well as being a licenced strata manager and stock and station agent and he shares his insights on the rental market in the Western suburbs - plus a few tips for landlords and renters.

To connect with Tom head to the Raine and Horne website HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guest today is Rhett Dallwitz - founder and CEO of Listing Loop Group. To sign up for Listing Loop head to their website www.listingloop.com.au or call them on 1300 MY LOOP (1300 695 667).

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guests today are;

• Damian Larkin - Senior Sales Consultant from Ballarat Real Estate. You can connect with Damian HERE.
• Chris Land from E-Auctions. For more info about E-Auctions head to their website HERE.

To receive real time Auction updates from Obrien Real Estate - simply enter your details on the listing your interested on their website. www.obrienrealestate.com.au

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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This week we go 'Around the Grounds' to find out what's happening outside of Victoria, who's buying, what are they looking for and what the sentiment is regarding the market in the next few months.

Our guests today are;

• Phil Harris from Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. To connect with Phil head to www.harrisre.com.au
• Matthew King from McGrath Estate Agents in Sydney. To connect with Matthew head to www.mcgrath.com.au
• Chris Hanley from First National in Byron Bay. To connect with Chris head to www.byronbayfn.com.au

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guests today are Jessica Voysey and Karen Kelly from Keeki Property Styling. They transform properties into beautiful, marketable homes, ready for sale, rent or display.

To connect with the Keeki team head to their website www.keeki.com.au and follow them on facebook or Instagram.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guests today are Dean O'Brien and Darren Hutchins - founders of O'Brien Real Estate - who have just celebrated 10 years in business.

We discuss the latest sales figures and market activity - including an auction this week that saw 7 bidders lock horns for 45minutes before the hammer went down!

Plus Dean and Darren share their tips for sellers - is now the right time to list your property? And give buyers some very handy advice on how to best secure their dream home in the current market.

You can connect with Dean and Darren via the O'Brien website www.obrienrealestate.com.au

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Joining us today, Anastasia (part of Stav's team) other wise known as Anastasia from Gogglebox on Channel 10).

Plus from the Obrien Real Estate in Sydenham, licensed agent, director and auctioneer Alex Dacakis and his sales associate Marcus De Giusti.

You can connect with Alex Dacakis and Marcus De Giusti via the Obrien HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guest today is Michelle Stephens. Michelle is a consistently top performer and was awarded as the Number 1 agent in Australia by the REB in 2020.

Michelle shares her top tips for selling and the most important things to focus on to improve your sales. Plus we discuss the importance of having a supportive team and the worst mistake an agent can make.

You can connect with Michelle via email - michelle.stephens@obre.com.au or via the Obrien website HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guests today are Anastasia Howard from OBrien Real Estate in Rye and Rebekah Whittaker from OBrien Real Estate in Tecoma.

You can connect with Anastasia via her email anastasia.howard@obre.com.au and Rebekah via rebekah.whittaker@obre.com.au

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guest this week is Peter Clark from Clark Next RE who join the O'Brien brand and establish O'Brien Clark in Warragul and Drouin officially from 1 October. Peter talks us through heritage of his business and the journey of regional real estate through Covid-19.

The announcement that one on one inspections and appraisals were allowed again has been a MASSIVE one for the industry. Stav, Peter and Sam discuss the impact it will have as well as the role of technology through Covid-19 and it's place in the future of the industry.

To join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session at 6:30pm on Wed the 30th of September click HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guest today is Tanja Neven-Jones from O'Brien Real Estate Chelsea who takes us through the art of the virtual inspection, preparing vendors and buyers for the market now and post lockdown AND the silver lining to buying and selling in lockdown and the opportunities that exist within.

The extension of Stage 4 lockdown has created plenty of challenges and Stav and Tanja explain how they believe those challenges are best navigated. What will the market look like post lockdown and how to be ready for it. Also, we find out if there could be good news on the horizon in terms of in person inspections.

To join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session at 5pm on Wed the 16th of September click HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guest today is Chloe McAlister an Account Directors with Direct Connect. Chloe can't wait to get back on the road and visit her clients in regional areas and outside of Victoria and she shares her unique perspective on the industry with us.

The extension of Stage 4 lockdown was a huge blow to the real estate industry - but Stav's adamant that by focusing on what we CAN do until the easing of restrictions, not what we CAN'T we can prepare for what is predicted to be very busy post-lockdown period.

To join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session at 5pm on Wed the 16th of September click HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

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Our guest this week is Leah Calnan - the newly re-elected President of the real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). Leah brings a wealth of experience as a property manager to her role at the REIV and shares some insights into how the REIV has been able to assist its members in one of the most challenging periods in real estate history.

We discuss some of the issues facing agents at the moment - including changes to license requirements come October, the confusion over the DHHS's $3000 grants and the training opportunities available through the REIV as a registered training organisation.

For more information about joining or training with REIV - head to their website www.reiv.com.au

To join the OBrien 'Real Estate Zoom' session with Matteo Charles - click HERE.

For details on the OBrien 'Sell with Obrien to Win' promotion head to their website HERE.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

Our guest this week is Anthony Molinaro from O'Brien Real Estate in Blackburn. To get in touch with Anthony and the in Blackburn head to their website HERE or email anthony.molinaro@obrienrealestate.com.au.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To be part of the Fundraiser to help Dimitri Garbas get critical MS treatment in Russia - head to www.stopmsingwithme.com HERE.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE.

This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

Our guest this week is Helen Vassiliou from Direct Connect to talk about her experiences of working through COVID and how Direct Connect has been helping their referral partners (including many Real Estate Agencies) make moving easier.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE.

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Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

Our guest this week is Peter Gajanovic from Victorian Statewide Conveyancing. For more about Peter's work head to www.victorianstatewide.com.au.

We discuss some of the issues arising for people settling a property during COVID and give sellers and buyers a few tips to give them a headstart once lockdown lifts.

You can email Stav - stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE.

This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

We go through the latest stats including clearance rates from the weekend - which remain positive despite rapid changes in the market.

Stav and Jane are joined this week by Byron Kerr from O'Briens to talk about his latest observations in his bay-side market and give us some tips on those wanting to get into a highly sought after area.

To be part of OBrien's innovative online auctions - head to their Facebook page HERE.

To ask Stav a question email stavros@obrienrealestate.com.au

This podcast is produced by Stavro Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This week we discuss the impact that Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions have and will have on sellers and buyers, and how a buyer or vendor advocate can help you to sidestep some of the stress of selling or buying.

Moving house can be stressful - so this week we also chat with Helen Vassiliou and Craig Walsh from Direct Connect to find out how they can ease more of the moving stress for you. To get in touch with the Melbourne based team at Direct Connect visit their website HERE or give them a call on 1300 664 715.

You can contact Ben via email ben@ianreid.com.au and contact Claire via claire@ianreid.com.au or check out the Ian Reid website HERE.

You can download Ian Reid's free booklet Fatal Real Estate Traps Exposed - which you can download HERE.

This podcast is produced by Ben Reid and Claire Parkes and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This week we look at the latest nLockdown restrictions and how that is affecting the housing markets in Victoria.

Plus Ben Claire take us through some of the traps for buyers as outlined in the free booklet Fatal Real Estate Traps Exposed - which you can download HERE.

This podcast is made possible by our sponsors thanks to Red Energy. Moving is hard but switching your electricity and gas is easy. Call Red Energy on 131 806 or visit their website HERE.

You can contact Ben via email ben@ianreid.com.au and contact Claire via claire@ianreid.com.au or check out the Ian Reid website HERE.

This podcast is produced by Ben Reid and Claire Parkes and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This week we look at the sales stats from the weekend and discuss why we might be seeing more good quality stock coming onto the market in the past week or so.

Plus Ben Claire take us through some of the traps for vendors as outlined in the free booklet Fatal Real Estate Traps Exposed - which you can download HERE.

This podcast is made possible by our sponsors thanks to Red Energy. Moving is hard but switching your electricity and gas is easy. Call Red Energy on 131 806 or visit their website HERE.

You can contact Ben via email ben@ianreid.com.au and contact Claire via claire@ianreid.com.au or check out the Ian Reid website HERE.

This podcast is produced by Ben Reid and Claire Parkes and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This week we look at the big picture issues that effect real estate prices and highlight a few fundamentals you should consider when buying a property. Plus we discuss purchasing an investment property for Capital Growth versus Cash Flow reasons and some of the pros and cons to consider.

This podcast is made possible by our sponsors thanks to Red Energy. Moving is hard but switching your electricity and gas is easy. Call Red Energy on 131 806 or visit their website HERE.

You can contact Ben via email ben@ianreid.com.au and contact Claire via claire@ianreid.com.au or check out the Ian Reid website HERE.

This podcast is produced by Ben Reid and Claire Parkes and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This week we profile three locations that could offer investors value if they're looking outside of Melbourne - Newcomb, Ballarat and Mornington plus Ben and Claire share their tips for becoming a better negotiator.

This podcast is made possible by our sponsors thanks to Red Energy. Moving is hard but switching your electricity and gas is easy. Call Red Energy on 131 806 or visit their website HERE.

You can contact Ben via email ben@ianreid.com.au and contact Claire via claire@ianreid.com.au or check out the Ian Reid website HERE.

This podcast is produced by Ben Reid and Claire Parkes and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This week we discuss the details of the government's Home Builder Scheme, selling a property while it's still tenanted and buying off the plan.

This podcast is made possible by our sponsors thanks to Red Energy. Moving is hard but switching your electricity and gas is easy. Call Red Energy on 131 806 or visit their website HERE.

This podcast is produced by Ben Reid and Claire Parkes and engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This podcast is made possible by our sponsors thanks to Red Energy. Moving is hard but switching your electricity and gas is easy. Call Red Energy on 131 806 or visit their website HERE.

This week we look at why Melbourne is a great place to invest. What should potential investors factor in to their purchasing decision?

Plus we put a spotlight on Northcote, highlight some areas the present real value for buyers in the current climate and we discuss the reasons why some properties just don't seem to sell.

You can contact Ben via email ben@ianreid.com.au and contact Claire via claire@ianreid.com.au, phone 9430 0000 or visit their website https://vendoradvocacy.com.au/

Under the Hammer is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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This podcast is made possible by our sponsors thanks to Red Energy. Moving is hard but switching your electricity and gas is easy. Call Red Energy on 131 806 or visit their website HERE.

This week - what exactly does a vendor or buyer advocate do for their clients? We asses the current state of the market where in Melbourne available housing stock has hit a 30 year low and Claire and Ben share some great tips for buyers and sellers.

You can contact Ben via email ben@ianreid.com.au and contact Claire via claire@ianreid.com.au

Under the Hammer is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

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