Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Adam for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest this week is John Rombotis. Former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy, Port Adelaide and Richmond in the AFL. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Adam for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Adam for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guests this week are the winners of 'The Block' 2023 - Steph & Gian. Taking home a mammoth $1.75 million, they delve into their most enjoyable moments on the series, how to maximise the value of your property and their unique 'Japandi' style. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Adam for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. This week on the podcast our guest is Shaynna Blaze - interior designer, judge on The Block, star of Country Home Rescue and so much more. We discuss the current real estate climate and the Spring selling season The importance of styling a property and 'selling the dream' The need to put soul and warmth back into styling Flipping properties and whether it's still possible to flip quickly and still make a good return The changes that will result from recent State and Federal Housing reforms The Granny Flat or second dwelling option that may help boost the supply of homes Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest this week is AFL legend and media identity Matthew Richardson. We delve into Richo's early years growing up in Tassie, the best investing advice he ever got when he became a professional footballer and the advice he would give young players today. Richo shares the story behind buying his home in Northcote in 2019 - a deal that almost didn't happen. . .he tells us why. Plus we find out more about Richo's family life (are there any budding AFLW players in the Richardson household?) and his tips for the 2023 finals season. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest today is John Foong - Chief Revenue Officer at Domain. To quote The Property Tribune John has an ‘impressively long resume and a passport to match, he’s worked for some of the world’s largest technology companies and has been stationed across Europe, Africa, and most recently the United States'. John returned home to Australia after his most recent role at Uber in California to join Australia’s leading real estate listing platform – Domain. We discuss John's experience working for Google and Uber and the culture of the Silicone Valley tech world and which philosophies he's brought to his role at Domain. John shares some property investing advice, including that passed on to him by his family including his real estate agent Dad and we try and get John to make a few market predictions. We discuss the way that tech companies and platforms like Domain can play a role in connecting people to solve economic challenges like the current supply and demand issues in the Australian property market. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest on the show this week is Fred Harrison the CEO of Ritchies. Ritchies is the largest independent supermarket chain in Australia and their focus on supporting the local community is at the core of the business. Fred inspires us with the story of his rise to CEO, we delve into his family and upbringing which helped establish his remarkable work ethic, his first ventures into real estate, the current cost of living crisis and his advice for anyone trying to step onto the first rung of the property ladder. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. Our guest this week is Andrew Bogut who along with being part of Australian Basketball royalty - is a keen real estate investor with commercial and residential interests around Australia. We discuss; The Sydney Kings and their search for a new coach Andrew's basic principals of Real Estate investing, including his preference for commercial properties over anything governed by a Body Corporate and why His memories of growing up in Endeavour Hills in a working class suburb His first Real Estate investment Why he and his family chose to relocate from Victoria to the Gold Coast and the road blocks he faced trying to develop his property in Brighton. What he looks for in a suburb that makes it prime for investing in Buying at Auction His interest and investment in Listing Loop and why it's a game changer (you can check out Listing Loop HERE) Andrew's advice for wanna be investors - take your time and do your research Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. This week on the show our guest is chef and restaurateur George Calombaris, well know for his 10 year stint as a judge on Masterchef. George is now the Culinary Director at Hotel Sorrento We discuss George's early years and memories of his incredibly hard working parents and the work ethic they instilled in him, his move to the Peninsula, adding value to your property and the importance of landscaping (shout out to Oliver Stone Landscaping). We also talk about the housing shortage, the issue that is forcing hospitality businesses to provide accommodation for their staff and ideas to combat the problem. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis from O'Brien Real Estate and producer Jane Nield for a monthly discussion on all things Real Estate. This week on the show our guest is Anastasia Katselas who's career in real estate began back in 1987 and who was the inspiration behind Stav's decision to quit medical school and get into real estate. Anastasia is of course most well know for her role on Gogglebox Australia - you can watch the show via 10Play HERE. We find out just how Anastasia ended up on one of the most successful entertainment shows in the country. Plus Anastasia and Stav share some great insights for anyone hoping to start their Property Developing journey, plus Ana reveals how she's navigated the building process which she's undertaken with her fiancé Gab. Connect with Stav via www.obrienrealestate.com.au HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis and producer Jane Nield for a monthly check in on all things Real Estate. This week we're also joined by Alice Stolz from Domain and Auction coach Phil de Fegely. This week we discuss; Tips for buyers preparing to bid at auction and successful auction day strategies Why it's crucial to have a back up plan when buying a house Bridesmaid Suburbs and the key features to consider like amenities, infrastructure and school zones Property as a long-term play, not a quick sugar hit Reverse Tree Changes and the current shifts in the market Should you buy or sell first if you're upgrading? Should you settle for an unrenovated property if you're struggling to get into the market? You can take a sneak peek inside of Alice Stolz's home in the Design Files feature HERE Read some of Alice's insightful articles HERE Connect with Stav via the O'Brien Real Estate page HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis and producer Jane Nield for a monthly check in on all things Real Estate. This podcast is proudly supported by O'Brien Real Estate - where property advice is on the house. Visit www.obrienrealestate.com.au for a free appraisal or to contact one of their agents. This month our guests are Darren Hutchins and Dean O'Brien - co founders of O'Brien Real Estate who have decades of experience between them. We discuss; The O'Brien Real Estate origin story the current climate for buyers, sellers and renters Where some of the current demand hot spots are in Melbourne and why the current rental crisis and the factors contributing to it why your rental application might be getting knocked back tips for securing a rental and being a successful renter the sales results from Week 7 2023 To ask us a question email podcasts@sen.com.au Get in touch with Stav HERE, Darren HERE and Dean HERE. This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 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. To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 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 This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 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 This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 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 This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 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 This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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 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 This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry. 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. 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. To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email podcasts@sen.com.au This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices