The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties

🤔 Where did all the price guides go?

If you’ve been searching property online lately, you’ve probably noticed… more and more listings just say “Contact Agent”. Frustrating, right?

Here’s why guides sometimes “disappear”:
✔️ Vendor may not want a public guide
✔️ Market’s been too volatile to pin down early
✔️ Agents testing buyer feedback before setting a guide
✔️ Strict rules on underquoting mean guides must shift wi...

💰 Buying off the plan? Ever wondered if the developer gets to touch your hard-earned deposit?

The truth: No. Your 10% sits safely in a trust account (agent’s or solicitor’s) until settlement. ✅

Here’s what else you need to know:
✔️ If the project never gets delivered → you get your deposit back.
✔️ Deposit counts toward your final purchase price.
✔️ In some cases, the interest earned is shared.
✔️ On the Northern Bea...

🌊 Northern Beaches glory ✨

From horse rides through Maccas drive-thru 🐎🍟 to nights at Jet Club with sticky floors & $1 drinks 🍹… from swimming lessons in freezing rock pools 🏊‍♂️ to ice skating in Narrabeen ⛸️ — the Beaches gave us the best childhood memories.

It’s safe, family-friendly, and full of stories only locals will ever truly get.

👉 Growing up here wasn’t just about the beaches, it was about community, family & ...

🤯 Tried explaining ChatGPT to my family yesterday… and ended up showing them how it’s basically a personal assistant in your pocket.

Here’s what we use it for daily in real estate + life:
✔️ Polished emails & reports
✔️ Social media captions (tailored for each platform)
✔️ Editing photos (furniture removal, style changes)
✔️ Meeting notes + mind maps 🧠
✔️ Instant property cashflow analysis 💸
✔️ Learnin...

🏡💡 Where’s the next big property winner on the Northern Beaches?

Here’s our insider intel after 30+ years in the market:
✔️ Houses have already stretched their legs with growth 🚀
✔️ Units are now catching up – one, two & three-bedders are flying 🏢
✔️ Land tax is pushing investors away from houses 💸
✔️ Supply is the enemy of capital growth – choose suburbs with limited new stock.

👉 Right now, essential proper...

🌸 Spring market is here — but should you spring onto the market now or wait?

Here’s the inside scoop from the ground:
✔️ Stock levels = low (620 vs. 800 typical) 📉
✔️ Buyer demand = HOT 🔥 (thanks to recent rate cuts)
✔️ Less competition = better prices 💰

💡 Tip: Don’t overspend on renos. Fresh paint & tidy gardens go further than a new kitchen buyers may rip out anyway.

👉 This could be the sweet spot before stock ...

💡 Did you know? Buying a $650k property on the Northern Beaches could cost you as little as $70/week (after rent & tax benefits) 🏖️

🔑 Here’s how:
✔️ Rent offsets most of the loan
✔️ Negative gearing kicks in
✔️ First-home buyers save on stamp duty

It’s not about the headline price… it’s about the numbers you run. With the right tools, you’ll see owning is closer than you think.

Would you pay $70 a week to own a piec...

🎟️ Council parking permits – who gets them? Landlord or tenant? 🤔

Every August, it's sticker season on the Northern Beaches. With council rates come beach parking permits – and the great debate begins.

💡 Technically, the permits go to whoever pays the rates – usually the landlord. But in practice, many landlords choose to pass one to their tenant, especially if it helps sweeten a lease renewal.

📌 No legislation. No tribunal r...

📉 Rates are down — but should we really be celebrating?

Lower interest rates feel great in your pocket, but history tells us something important:
💡 Cuts often mean the economy needs a boost.
💡 House prices have surged over the decades when rates rise, then cooled when they fall.
💡 Units are lagging behind — which could mean they’re next in line for growth.

More control over your cash is good news — but keep an eye on ...

Join us, while we dive into why Warringah is the best place to live in NSW.

🏡 Warringah = #1 in NSW
From the family-friendly streets of Frenchs Forest to the vibrant beach life of DY, Warringah offers the perfect mix of community, convenience, and capital growth.

✅ Central location & easy commutes
✅ World-class amenities (biggest Bunnings in the Southern Hemisphere!)
✅ Thriving café & restaurant scene
✅ Diver...

💡 Turn your super into property 💡
With a self-managed super fund (SMSF) you can:
✅ Combine funds with up to 6 members
✅ Use leverage to buy property
✅ Pay just 15% tax while building your portfolio
✅ Pay zero tax on rental income & capital gains in retirement

From storage units to commercial offices — your super could be working harder for you. 📈

#SMSF #PropertyInvestment #WealthBuilding #SuperannuationTips

💰 $4.2 trillion — bigger than the Australian stock market.
That’s how much is sitting in Australian Super right now.

Most people don’t know what to do with it.
Some are using it to buy property.
Some have no plan at all.

It’s time to understand your super — it could be the biggest investment you’ll ever make.

#AustralianSuper #WealthBuilding #PropertyInvestment #FinancialFuture

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Wayne Hughes has been our business coach for 22 years — and in all that time, we’ve never seen him angry. Ever.

Through COVID, career pivots, and even near team mutinies, Wayne has been our anchor — listening, guiding, never missing a Thursday session, and always asking: “What’s your 2-year plan?”

His wisdom isn’t just about business — it’s about life. About mindset. About staying grounded when everything feels off balance.

Wayne does...

🏠 $1 Dream Home Plans – NSW Gov’s New Housing Initiative

The NSW Government is rolling out a Housing Pattern Book with 8 architect-designed plans you can buy for just $1(yes, really). It includes:
✔️ Detached homes
✔️ Duplexes
✔️ Terraces
✔️ Manor homes (4 dwellings in 1)

✅ Plans fast-track the DA process
✅ Save $20K+ on architect fees
✅ Available for 6 months—then $1,000 per plan

Ideal for R2 & R3 zoned b...

From Zero to 50+ Deals in 12 Months – Meet Josh Wapshott

Ever wondered what it’s like starting out in real estate?
Josh Wapshot jumped into the industry just over a year ago. With a background in finance and investment, he joined Novak with big ambition—and has delivered BIG results:
🏡 25 storage units
🏢 4 warehouses
🏘️ 8 apartments
📃 12+ leases

No sugar-coating: it was 7 days a week, full commitment. Josh did...

Is ChatGPT about to disrupt the real estate giants? 🧠💥
We recently tested ChatGPT with a simple prompt: "Find a 2-bedroom apartment in Dee Why under $1M."
And it delivered — fast, detailed, and free.

Compare that to the $3.6K+ it costs to list your home on major portals like realestate.com.au. Ouch.

What happens when more buyers and sellers realize AI can pull listings from trusted websites, social media, and agen...

🏠 NSW Landlords & Investors: Big Changes You Need to Know!

If you're planning major renovations and need vacant possession, new tenancy laws now require:
✔️ 60–90 days’ notice to tenants
✔️ Submission of detailed plans to NSW Fair Trading
✔️ Owners Corporation approval if you're in a strata

Failure to follow the process can cost you time and money—think weeks without rent or even legal consequences.

Greg fro...