Τα καλύτερα Sydney Australia podcast (2025)

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EP. 1449 VLOGGING YOURSELF FOR 5 YEARS... CRAZY OR COMMITTED? 20:08

2d ago20:08

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Ever wondered what happens behind the curtain of a daily real estate vlog? Join us for an exclusive peek into the machinery that powers our morning broadcasts that have been running consistently for more than five years. From humble beginnings with just a tripod and dining table, we've built an impressive media operation that includes a purpose-bui…

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Live out love in an opposing world (John 15:18-27) 33:08

7d ago33:08

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(Mandarin) Lianbo Zhang - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Lianbo Zhang

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EP. 1448 “Private vs Public: How Northern Beaches schools shift the market” 14:24

3d ago14:24

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The old saying that school choice "doesn't matter until it does" perfectly captures the educational dilemma facing Northern Beaches families today. When that moment arrives, it transforms into one of the most significant factors driving property decisions across the region. School zoning has evolved dramatically over the years, creating rigid geogr…

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EP. 1447 - TIMES ARE HARD! KEEP GOING... 10:49

4d ago10:49

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Has your real estate career hit a rough patch? You're not alone. Our latest deep dive reveals a startling trend: approximately 200 agents have vanished from Sydney's Northern Beaches in just 24 months. This unprecedented shift has transformed the competitive landscape dramatically. We started this conversation after discovering some shocking number…

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EP. 1436 Super Powered Property - What you can Buy in Australia 14:12

6d ago14:12

14:12

Have you ever wondered what to do with your growing superannuation balance? You're not alone. With Australia's super pot now totalling a staggering $4.2 trillion – dwarfing our $2.9 trillion stock market – Australians are increasingly looking beyond traditional investment avenues for their retirement savings. The property market has always been a f…

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Longing for the Wrong King"(1 Samuel 8:1-12:25.) 34:54

8d ago34:54

34:54

Matt White pm - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Matt White pm

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Victory over the dark side (Mark 5:1-20) 31:54

8d ago31:54

31:54

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EP. 1435 - MARK NOVAK GETS OUTFOXED BY KID!!! 19:17

9d ago19:17

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Ever found yourself overthinking something to the point of paralysis? That's exactly the trap we fall into as experienced professionals, and this fascinating conversation reveals why sometimes knowledge becomes our greatest enemy. Our discussion kicks off with a seemingly simple story about a new iPhone launch. When a 21-year-old confidently declar…

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EP. 1434 Naughty Tax Time for Landlords 11:48

9d ago11:48

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Tax time is looming for property investors, and the countdown to June 30th has officially begun. This timely discussion with expert property manager Cleo Ritchie uncovers the essential strategies that savvy landlords are implementing right now to maximise their tax benefits. The conversation dives deep into the critical importance of proper prepara…

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EP. 1433 Price Action Update From the Front Lines 14:18

12d ago14:18

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The true state of the property market often exists in a parallel universe to what's portrayed in mainstream media headlines. While evening news programs continue to peddle doom and gloom narratives about interest rates and market crashes, on-the-ground real estate professionals are witnessing a dramatically different reality. This eye-opening discu…

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NOVAK NEWS: First Home Buyers in 2025 — A New Reality! 12:28

13d ago12:28

12:28

The property landscape for first-home buyers has transformed dramatically, with profound implications for anyone looking to step onto the property ladder in 2025. Gone are the days when purchasing your first home meant being in your mid-twenties with a modest deposit saved over a few years. Today's reality is starkly different. Sydney's first-time …

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EP. 1431 THE BANK OF MUM & DAD IS BOOMING - $150 BILLION CHANGES HANDS EVERY YEAR! 11:38

13d ago11:38

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The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in Australian history is quietly transforming our property landscape. A staggering $3.5 trillion will pass from baby boomers to younger generations by 2050, with 70% of this wealth tied up in real estate. This isn't some distant future scenario—over $150 billion is already changing hands annually, resha…

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EP. 1432 - IS YOUR FIRE ALARM CONNECTED? KEEPING UP WITH COMPLIANCE 13:44

13d ago13:44

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Have you ever assumed your building's fire alarm automatically calls emergency services? You might be dangerously wrong. What started as a routine cleaning of a dusty server cabinet quickly escalated into a full building evacuation and a shocking discovery about fire safety systems. After accidentally triggering our building's alarm with dust, our …

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EP. 1430 What top veteran property investors are doing in today’s market 11:44

13d ago11:44

11:44

Ever wondered what happens to property investors after decades in the game? Our fascinating deep-dive reveals how the strategy and focus of veteran property investors dramatically shifts as they age, creating a blueprint of what your own investment journey might look like over time. The magic number appears to be 40. Around this age, we're seeing a…

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Jesus is the true vine (John 15:1-17) 34:26

14d ago34:26

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(Mandarin) Lianbo Zhang - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Lianbo Zhang

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EP. 1429 - "LAW & ORDER!!! LEARN TO SUE PROPERTY FOLKS LIKE A PRO" 14:31

18d ago14:31

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Ever wondered what really happens when property disputes reach the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal? This episode strips away the myths and misconceptions surrounding NCAT proceedings, revealing a process that's far from the dramatic courtroom scenes portrayed on television. We explore the fundamental terminology and structure of tribunal hear…

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EP. 1428 The beginning of Novak Properties 15:29

16d ago15:29

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Mark Novak didn't plan on launching his own real estate agency—necessity forced his hand after being fired over a property dispute with his boss. Within just two weeks, a 23-year-old Mark had gathered partners and established what would become Novak Properties. That was 2002, and now, 23 years later, the Northern Beaches agency stands as proof that…

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NOVAK NEWS -TAKE AWAYS FROM THE WORLDS LARGEST REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE 15:50

20d ago15:50

15:50

Fresh off an exhilarating two days at the Australian Real Estate Conference (AREC) on the Gold Coast, we're buzzing with insights and inspiration worth sharing. This wasn't just any industry gathering – we're talking about an event that drew 6,000 real estate professionals and featured speakers ranging from the Vice President of the United States t…

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EP. 1427 THE AUSSIE BACKYARD IS DISAPPEARING – HERE'S WHY 9:27

20d ago9:27

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Remember the quintessential Aussie dream? A quarter-acre block with a sprawling backyard for cricket matches and barbecues? That dream is rapidly transforming before our eyes. Drawing from insights shared at Australia's largest real estate conference and data from realestate.com.au, we're exploring the dramatic shrinking of Australian residential b…

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EP. 1426 AREC 2025: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN 5,000 REAL ESTATE AGENTS UNITE? 11:43

21d ago11:43

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Ever wondered what happens when 5,000 of Australia's top real estate professionals descend on the Gold Coast? We're bringing you the inside scoop from AREC 2025, the Southern Hemisphere's largest real estate conference, now celebrating its 27th year. The star-studded speaker lineup featured former US Vice President Kamala Harris, commanding a repor…

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The weight of Gods glory(1 Samuel 4-6) 34:30

21d ago34:30

34:30

Matt White pm - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Matt White pm

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How do you hear(Mark 4:1-20) 30:43

21d ago30:43

30:43

Ange Gratsounas am - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Ange Gratsounas am

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EP. 1425 Salty Tenant Reviews: Revenge or Real Talk? 14:23

25d ago14:23

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Behind every one-star review lies a story—and in property management, that story is rarely as straightforward as it seems. In this eye-opening conversation with property management veteran Cleo Whithear, we peel back the layers on the complex relationship between tenant reviews, agency responses, and what really happens behind the scenes. For prope…

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EP. 1424 Turning your rent from $750 to $1350pw 8:50

26d ago8:50

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Diamonds hiding in plain sight - that's what property investors often miss when looking at strata apartments. This eye-opening discussion reveals how strategic thinking can transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary investments. We dive deep into a remarkable case study from Dee Why's 111 Oaks Avenue, where savvy investors spotted potential other…

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NOVAK NEWS - IS IT A GOOD TIME TO BUY OR SELL UNDERSTANDING THE FOUR PHASES OF THE SYDNEY PROPERTY CYCLE? 24:15

27d ago24:15

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Ever wondered why some property investors always seem to make smart moves while others struggle? The secret lies in understanding property cycles—the fundamental rhythms that dictate real estate markets. Michael Burgio and Stevan Bubalo take listeners on a fascinating journey through the four distinct phases of property cycles: downturn, stabilisat…

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EP. 1423 - WHAT THE HELL IS VIRTUAL FURNITURE?! 11:50

27d ago11:50

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Ever looked at property photos online and fallen in love with the styling, only to discover later that none of that furniture actually exists? Welcome to the fascinating world of virtual furniture – a game-changing tool that's revolutionising real estate marketing across Australia. Our deep dive into virtual staging reveals why empty rooms are a mi…

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EP. 1422 PROPERTY IMPACT WITH RATE CUTS??? 11:44

28d ago11:44

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The property market is poised for change as interest rate cuts loom on the horizon. Drawing on over three decades of Northern Beaches real estate experience, we dive into what tomorrow's anticipated rate reduction really means for property prices, buyer sentiment, and market dynamics in the coming months. Rate cuts present a paradox worth understan…

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Gods word in a dark time(1 Samual 2:12-4:1) 37:26

28d ago37:26

37:26

Matt White pm - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Matt White pm

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Mad, Bad or Lord (Mark 3:20-35) 29:46

28d ago29:46

29:46

Ange Gratsounas am - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Ange Gratsounas am

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Jesus is the only Way (John 14:1-14) 33:25

28d ago33:25

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(Mandarin) Lianbo Zhang - Narwee Baptist ChurchΑπό τον Lianbo Zhang

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EP. 1421 CANT BUY PERFECT , BUY SMART RENT VESTING - RENT or OWN WHERE YOU LIVE? 13:13

1M ago13:13

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Stop waiting for the perfect property and start building wealth now through rentvesting - the strategy that's changing how Australians enter the property market. Rentvesting turns traditional property ownership on its head. While your parents might have laughed at the idea of paying someone else's mortgage instead of your own, today's financial lan…

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EP. 1420 Messy? No - It’s called Lived-In~Chic’ MR LANDLORD 12:53

1M ago12:53

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Ever walked into a property you own after years of tenancy and felt shocked by its condition? That jarring moment when expectation meets reality is at the heart of today's discussion with property management expert Cleo Whithear. Navigating the delicate dance between landlord expectations and tenant realities requires finesse, fairness, and above a…

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EP. 1419 When Stubborn Meets Stubborn, Downsizing Mum and Dad 14:57

1M ago14:57

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The emotional journey of downsizing after decades in the same home presents unique challenges that go far beyond simple real estate transactions. What happens when cherished memories, comfortable routines, and fierce independence collide with the practical realities of aging? Our fascinating conversation with Josh Wapshot reveals the delicate art o…

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NOVAK NEWS - CHANGING TENANCY LAWS: WHAT EVERY INVESTOR, LANDLORD & TENANT NEEDS TO KNOW BY MAY 19 18:59

1M ago18:59

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NSW tenancy laws are getting their biggest overhaul in years, and every landlord, investor, and tenant needs to be prepared. Recorded live from NOVAC HQ, property experts Thomas Sims and Jonathan Vescio break down the crucial changes taking effect from May 19th that will fundamentally reshape rental relationships across the state. The days of "no g…

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EP. 1418 UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE: GATEWAY INTO REAL ESTATE 15:26

1M ago15:26

15:26

The world of real estate isn't just for the middle-aged professional anymore. This eye-opening conversation with property management trainer Nathan Pansini shatters preconceptions about who can thrive in this dynamic industry and when they can start. Did you know a quarter of Sydney real estate agents are between 25-34 years old? Yet many newcomers…

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EP. 1417 - AUSTRALIA’S FITTEST POSTCODES: WHERE PROPERTY MEETS PEAK PERFORMANCE 9:47

1M ago9:47

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What makes certain Australian postcodes magnets for both active lifestyles and property investment? The surprising answer lies at the intersection of community infrastructure, natural assets, and local government priorities. We dive into Australia's fittest postcodes, revealing an unexpected leader - the ACT boasts an impressive 73% sport participa…

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EP. 1416 THE BIGGEST MISTAKE WHEN NEGOTIATING A COMMERCIAL LEASE! 13:51

1M ago13:51

13:51

Negotiating commercial leases is a high-stakes game where seemingly small details can snowball into massive financial consequences. This episode peels back the curtain on the critical elements that make or break lease agreements for both landlords and tenants. We start by tackling the fundamental question of who pays for lease preparation - reveali…

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EP. 1415 AI replacing property managers 11:37

1M ago11:37

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping industries worldwide, and property management is no exception. Expert property manager Cleo Whithear takes us through the practical realities of implementing AI tools like ChatGPT in a bustling Northern Beaches real estate agency. Far from the dystopian future where Tesla robots malfunctio…