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.
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Ep 22. How will interest rates affect property prices
Interest rate rises - they’re the hot topic right now. In this episode, Michelle chats about the RBA rate rise, and what this means for the market…

Ep 21. Let’s talk Interest Rates
Interest Rate rises - they’re the hot topic right now. In this episode, Michelle chats with mortgage broker Micahel Chiel from Stonehouse Group who breaks down all of the hype…

Ep 20. Banks vs Brokers
Michelle chats with mortgage broker Micahel Chiel from Stonehouse Group who shares his tips for dealing with banks during the buying process.

Ep 19. Top Five things to do before speaking with a Broker
It’s important to prepare before getting a mortgage. In this episode, Michelle chats with mortgage broker Micahel Chiel from Stonehouse Group who shares his top 5 things to do before speaking with a broker.

Ep 18. The Risks With Buying Off The Plan
If you are thinking of buying something off the plan or a newly constructed property, Michelle explains some risks involved and what to look out for - so you can make informed decisions.

Ep 17. Should I Wait To Buy In Case Prices Drop?
It’s the burning question on every buyer's lips - Should I wait to buy in case prices drop?
Michelle explains the impacts of waiting for a bargain, and why buying now could be a better idea.

Ep 16. What Can A Buyers Agent Do For You?
In this episode, Michelle breaks down the 3 different ways that Buyers Agents will price themselves to the buyer…

Ep 15. What Do Buyers Agents Charge?
In this episode, Michelle breaks down the 3 different ways that Buyers Agents will price themselves to the buyer…

Ep 14. Property Market Trends for 2022
Looking ahead to 2022, Michelle dives into the emerging trends in the property market, and gives some insight into how to stay up to date with these trends.

Ep 13. Is It Worth Trying To Buy Before Christmas?
With Christmas approaching, Michelle takes a look at the benefits of keeping on top of the market during the festive season of 2021.

Ep 12. Creative Couplings with Daisy Ashworth - Mortgage Mates
This episode takes a look at how to pay your deposit, and the three most common options that are available for you.

Ep 11. How To Pay Your Deposit
This episode takes a look at how to pay your deposit, and the three most common options that are available for you.

Ep 10. 10 Hacks in 10 Minutes
This episode takes you through 10 property inspection hacks in 10 minutes to help you find a property even during the lockdown.

Ep 9. How Property Price Estimation Tools Work
Michelle explains the correlation between pre-approvals, bank valuations, and property price estimation tools. She also goes into depth about why you need to be cautious when making decisions before confirming the value of a property with your mortgage lender.

Ep 8. There’s No Such Thing As A Perfect Building
This episode is a continuation of strata reports and building maintenance. The importance of looking through building maintenance reports is the main focus to ensure you don’t get sprung with unaccounted maintenance down the track.

Ep 7. Buying Into The Community Of Strata
Strata reports are the topic for this episode. Michelle breaks down each section of strata reports from AGM records, maintenance history and financial information such as insurance.

Ep 6. What Off-Market Really Means
In this episode Michelle takes a deep dive into the off-market section of the property market, as well as what to watch out for when dealing with selling agents.

Ep 5. All About Online Auctions
In light of the recent lockdown in Sydney, this is a special episode focused on online auctions. Michelle explores the nuances of online auctions and how to be prepared to reach a desirable outcome.

Ep 4. Inspection Hacks
This episode is focussed on property inspections and takes a deep dive into what to look for when considering a property.

Ep 3. Are you Auction Ready?
This episode covers the ins and outs of auctions, and what you can do to be prepared for success!