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🏙️ Brookvale is changing — BIG time.

Think DY’s Meriton towers were huge? Brookie’s plans could be 4x bigger.

📊 What’s on the table:

• Centre Group (Westfield) pushing for 1,500+ new apartments across 8 buildings
• Tied to the Brookvale Structural Plan (retail, arts, industry + mixed-use zones)
• Height allowances designed around the B-Line bus hub at Warringah Mall
• Retail expansion + 5 levels of shopping upgrades
• Affordable housing compo...

🎥 From PM to Sales — Real Talk with the Novak team 💬

Ever wondered what it’s really like to shift from property management into sales?

Tonight, Thomas & Harry open up about:
✅ The transition process
✅ How PM builds real estate fundamentals
✅ The toughest parts (hello, routine inspections 😅)
✅ And why sales isn’t just slick suits & signboards.

Whether you’re starting out or plotting your next move in real est...

🏡 Small changes, BIG returns.

If you're thinking about selling, don’t overthink it — the simplest tweaks often add the most value. Today on Real Talk, Lisa & Billy covered exactly what to focus on.

Here’s your cheat sheet:
✔️ Fresh paint & new carpet — instant facelift
✔️ Clean lighting & working globes
✔️ Declutter & scent matters (yes, candles help)
✔️ Curb appeal — mow, mulch, maybe a fresh co...

🏘️ PROPERTY IS CHEAP. Yep, we said it. And the data backs it.

📊 PropTrack's latest numbers reveal something wild: over 1,300 Aussie suburbs saw price growth this winter alone — and 316 of them grew by 10%+. 😲

In Sydney, suburbs like DY, Bondi & Bankstown are showing strong long-term trends. Over the past 10 years:

• 🟠 Bondi houses: $2M → $5M 💥
• 🔵 Bankstown: ~$900K → $1.5M
• 🟢 DY: $1.4M → $2.8M

Houses have doubled (aga...

🎄 14 Fridays to Christmas!
What does it mean for real estate on the Northern Beaches?

• Landlords: shape lease terms (8–10–12 mths) to avoid Xmas expiries; prep pool & fire compliance.
• Tenants: lock in security ahead of school catchments; get repairs sorted for holiday visitors (no sneaky Airbnb 🚫).
• Buyers/Sellers: ~6-week settlements = still time to move before the holidays.
• PMs/Agents: we’re OPEN throug...

🚨 220+ SALES in under 12 months – one building, one suburb, Frenchs Forest.

Warehouses + storage units selling like hotcakes 🔥
Why?
✅ Priced from $220k
✅ High clearances for mezzanines
✅ Low strata costs
✅ 6.5–7% yields
✅ Located next to 🇦🇺 Australia’s biggest Bunnings

Investor, tradie, or collector – this one’s for you.
Limited stock left. DM us or 📲 Text BUNNINGS to 0460 111 111
#CommercialPrope...

🚨 Buyers agents, we love you—but we don’t read your long emails. 😬
If you want cut-through, think: speed + convenience.

✅ WhatsApp briefs
✅ Quick video intros
✅ 10-word summaries
✅ Price-filtered info
✅ Occasional phone calls

Let’s make it easier to work together and serve clients better. 👏
Tag a buyer’s agent who needs to hear this! 💬👇
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🎉 First-home buyer win! At just 22, Paige secured her first property in DY for $629K — now renting for $650/week. With a 5% deposit & clever planning, she’s holding it for just $89 a week. 💥
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This studio’s a beauty: winter garden, secure parking, modern finishes & high rent return = winning formula. 🏠✨
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Let this be your sign. DM me if you're ready to get in the game! 💬
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📍 DY, Sydney
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🗝️ Tenant screening — what REALLY gets you approved
It’s not just about who offers the most rent. Great PMs are matchmakers: right tenant, right home, low risk for everyone. Here’s what matters:
✅ Previous agent reference (the golden Q: “Would you rent to them again?”)
✅ Verified rental ledger + payslips + bank savings (affordability)
✅ Employer check (HR/payroll > a mate’s word)
✅ Details that match (ID ↔️ ...

🚀 Unpacking a unicorn on the Northern Beaches: residential + retail + office + warehouse… all in one purchase.
📍 DY/Collaroy border (near 21 Grams)
📐 ~650sqm | 3 lots | 7 tenants (leases in place)
💸 Approx. $220,000 p.a. blended income
🛍️ Retail | 🧑‍💼 Office | 🏠 Apartments | 🏭 Warehouse
🔧 Value-add angles: uplift residential rents with light refresh, potential granny flat over the warehouse (STCA), ann...

💥 New Entry-Level Prices on the Northern Beaches!

House-hunting on Sydney’s Northern Beaches? Here’s what you need to know:
🏠 Entry-level houses now start above $2M – properties under that are rare!
🏡 Suburbs like Narraweena & Beacon Hill offer the best value with potential to add equity.
🏢 Entry-level apartments (2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car) are now $900K–$1M+, especially in DY.
🚀 A recent resale jumped from $885K...

🎉 #4 Real Estate Show in Australia — Thanks to YOU!

What started as a little show for the Northern Beaches community has gone national… and now global! 🌏

💬 Daily chats. Real topics. Bite-sized insights.
💪 Over 1,500 shows. 7 years. 6 days a week.
📈 #4 in the country for top real estate podcasts.

We’re not a once-a-week production.
We’re LIVE every day — talking to buyers, sellers, investors, tenants — sharing what we ...

💰 Ever wondered what smart Aussies are doing with their super?
We’ve seen people using superannuation to invest in property, from $200K storage units to million-dollar warehouses — and even retirees creating income streams by selling them off gradually.
Your super could be working harder for you.
📊 $4.4 TRILLION is sitting in super — second only to property in Australia.
🤯 Super can borrow money, and it doesn’t t...

🏠⚡️ Smart homes: do they make you money?
Short answer: usually no price premium… but big wins in convenience + fewer headaches.

What helps when selling/renting:
• Smart locks → easy code change between tenancies 🔐
• Leak sensors (laundry/kitchen) → early alerts, less damage 💧
• Doorbell/cameras → practical security ✅
• Motion lights / timers → labour-saving, set-and-forget 💡

What doesn’t move price: full-blown...

🏠💥 Secret weapon for first-home buyers: use your super to save your deposit faster (legally).
It’s the FHSS Scheme and here’s how it works:

1. Salary-sacrifice extra into super → taxed at 15% (often much lower than your normal tax).
2. You can contribute up to $15k/yr (lifetime $50k cap).
3. When you’re ready, withdraw your eligible contributions (generally 85% of concessional + 100% of non-concessional) + earnings for your deposit.
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🚐 Real Estate Rookie Road Trip
Thinking about jumping into real estate? Here’s what it really looks like with us:

• Team road trip + hands-on training
• Start in Property Management → graduate to Sales
• Daily 9am huddle, 50 calls/day, real clients, real deals
• Mentors who’ve done it for decades (and rookies smashing it in year 1)
• No uni degree required—work ethic > ATAR

From HSC grads to career-changers, t...

🚨 The BIGGEST shake-up for first-home buyers in history starts 1 October 🚨

Here’s what’s changing:
✔️ Buy with just 5% deposit (no LMI)
✔️ No income caps — even couples earning $250k+ can qualify
✔️ Price caps lifted to $1.5m in Sydney 🏡
✔️ Simpler, national scheme — easier to access

💡 Example: A $1.5m property = $75k deposit. That’s it.

This is game-changing for buyers on the Northern Beaches (and across Sydney) w...

🏙️ Too many units in DY?
We hear it all the time: “I don’t want to buy in Dee Why – there are just too many apartments.”

But let’s look at the facts ⬇️
✔️ DY has had apartments for 70 years. Most were built in the 60s/70s (≈8,600).
✔️ In the last 10 years, only ≈700 new ones were added.
✔️ Compare that to Mascot: 2k → 32k in ~15 years 😳
✔️ New and old stock don’t compete — they attract totally different buyers....

⚡ Appliance traps landlords fall into ⚡

Dishwashers. Ovens. Washing machines. Exhaust fans.
Do you repair… or replace? 🤔

Here’s the truth ⬇️
✔️ Call-out + repair = $140–$200 just to diagnose (often ½ the cost of a new unit)
✔️ Then wait weeks for parts = unhappy tenants 😡
✔️ If you’ve had 8–10 years from an appliance, you’ve done well
✔️ Replace = new warranty + happy tenants + tax-deductible 📝

👉 Stick to cheap...