The Property Pendulum

The Property Pendulum

Which way is the property market swinging - and how do you make the most of it? The Property Pendulum takes you through buying and selling strategies, market trends and investment opportunities in the ever-changing Australian property market. Hosted by Fear & Greed’s Michael Thompson and Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, the property marketplace trusted by millions of Australians every year to buy, sell and rent - this is the podcast for people who love real estate, and want to know how to make the market work for them.

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December 4, 2024 18 mins

Buying and selling property is full of little challenges - things that could be streamlined to make research easier, bidding at auction easier, downsizing or upsizing easier. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together the list of seven ways to improve the property market in Australia - if only they had a magic wand.

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What's hot in property right now? Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the latest trends, from indoor smokers to infrared spas. Can the features of a home be too niche? By embracing these trends, can sellers get a premium for their property?  Plus a look at the features that have officially gone out of style.

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Spring selling season is drawing to a close - and buyers are finding themselves with the upper hand.

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Ewan Morton from Morton Real Estate to look at what's selling and who's buying, and the best advice for both sellers and buyers looking to make the most of the market right now.

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November 12, 2024 15 mins

What's your price range? What do you think the property is worth? What's your best offer? Buyers can be hit by any one (or sometimes all) of these questions during the search for the right property. 

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson discuss what the questions mean, how to answer them, and why it pays to be prepared.

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Property listings are full of secret codes - words and phrases that can signal a bargain, as long as you know what to look for. 

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together a list of the words that tell astute buyers a lot more than you might think.

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October 30, 2024 18 mins

The Domain House Price Report for the September quarter revealed that property prices are still breaking records… but for buyers, there are some very promising signs.

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, to look at which cities are booming, which ones are not, and how buyers can use this information t...

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When potential buyers inspect a home, they need to see themselves living there. So in the interest of getting the best price, there are a few things vendors need to remove before the first inspection - and some of them may come as a surprise.

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through the seven items to remove from your home when selling.

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Buying beer and champagne for agents, writing letters to vendors: some homebuyers will go to great lengths to secure the property they want. 

And with more properties on the market - and fewer buyers - now could be the perfect time to nab your next home. 

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the strategies that work, and the ones you should definitely avoid.

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There are few things more frustrating for buyers than property listings that don't include a price. The words 'expressions of interest' or 'price on application' are guaranteed to get the blood pressure rising. 

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at why prices are left off listings, how buyers and sellers can each use it to their advantage, and what a lack of transpa...

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Renovating is expensive - but some rooms offer better bang for their buck. Here's how much you should look to spend, depending on whether you're renovating to sell, renovating to keep as an investment, or renovating to live in.

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through some of the tips to maximise the value in your property, and avoid overcapitalising.

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September 25, 2024 20 mins

Auctions can be a very confronting part of the homebuying process. Should you open the bidding? Do you stand right in front of the auctioneer, or at the back of the crowd? How big are your bid increments? What happens if the property passes in?

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together the ultimate guide to bidding at auction, with strategies that change depending o...

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Found the perfect property? Before you make your next move, follow this checklist to give yourself the best chance of success.

Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through the four things every home buyer needs to know before making an offer.

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