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The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
NOVAK PROPERTIES CREW and PROPERTY LEGENDS in the industry share their experiences and knowledge. Hacks and tips to make you a smarter property GURU :) Learn with exclusive content, advice, insider info and HOT real estate industry PRO SECRETS. For sale, for lease, residential, commercial, buying off the plan, finance, mortgages, interest rates, first home buyer, investments - all topics covered. The untold real estate info you've been waiting for.
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- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1512 THE FIRST HOME BUYER THAT LAUGHED ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK!
🎉 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…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1511 The secret tenant screening program that agents use
🗝️ Tenant screening — what REALLY gets you approvedIt’s not just about who offers the most rent. Great PMs are matchmakers: right tenant, right home, low risk…
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EP. 1510 Attention All INVESTORS! Multi Use, Multi Income and Maximum Potential
🚀 Unpacking a unicorn on the Northern Beaches: residential + retail + office + warehouse… all in one purchase.📍 DY/Collaroy border (near 21 Grams)📐 ~650sqm | 3…
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EP. 1509 - #4 IN THE NATION!
🎉 #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…
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NOVAK NEWS - BREAKING DOWN THE NEW ENTRY-LEVEL PRICES ON SYDNEY'S NORTHERN BEACHES
💥 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…
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EP. 1508 - DUMB THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR SUPERANNUATION
💰 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…
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EP. 1507 DO SMART HOMES MAKE MONEY IN REAL ESTATE?
🏠⚡️ 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:•…
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EP. 1506 – FIRST HOME BUYERS USING THEIR SUPERANNUATION AS A DEPOSIT TO BUY!!! WHAT WHAT!? 😲🏠 Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. 💥
🏠💥 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:Salary-sacrifice…
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EP. 1505 REAL ESTATE ROOKIE ROAD TRIP
🚐 Real Estate Rookie Road TripThinking about jumping into real estate? Here’s what it really looks like with us:• Team road trip + hands-on training• Start in…
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NOVAK NEWS - BIGGEST SHAKE-UP FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS IN YEARS! OCT 1ST BRINGS LOWER BARRIERS AND HIGHER CHANCES
🚨 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…
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EP. 1504 - NEW UNITS HITTING DEE WHY HARD
🏙️ 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…
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EP. 1503 The Appliance Trap Every Landlord Should Avoid
⚡ Appliance traps landlords fall into ⚡Dishwashers. Ovens. Washing machines. Exhaust fans.Do you repair… or replace? 🤔Here’s the truth ⬇️✔️ Call-out + repair =…
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EP. 1502 Navigating Challenging Driveways in Property Transactions
🚗💡 Does a steep driveway or battle-axe block hurt your property value?We just sold a home in Arthur Street — a stunning property with ocean views 🌊… but a…
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EP. 1501 - WHERE DID ALL THE PRICE GUIDES GO?
🤔 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”…
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EP. 1500 - DEVELOPERS GETTING THEIR HANDS ON YOUR DEPOSIT WHEN BUYING OFF THE PLAN? TRUE OR FALSE?
💰 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…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1499 Childhood Memories on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
🌊 Northern Beaches glory ✨From horse rides through Maccas drive-thru 🐎🍟 to nights at Jet Club with sticky floors & $1 drinks 🍹… from swimming lessons in…
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EP. 1498 THE AGE OF AI, You Wouldn't Believe What We Use It For
🤯 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…
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EP. 1497 UNLOCKING PROPERTY GROWTH: WHERE THE NEXT GAINS ARE HIDDEN
🏡💡 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…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
NOVAK NEWS - IS IT TIME TO SPRING ONTO THE MARKET?
🌸 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)…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1496 CAN YOU REALLY AFFORD A PROPERTY ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES FOR $63 PER WEEK?
💡 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…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1495 “Tenant vs Landlord: Who Gets the Parking Permits?”
🎟️ Council parking permits – who gets them? Landlord or tenant? 🤔Every August, it's sticker season on the Northern Beaches. With council rates come beach…
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EP. 1494 Interest Rates come down, equals Bad news?
📉 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…
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EP. 1493 GROW YOUR WEALTH: HOW BUYING PROPERTY IN AN SMSF COULD SUPERCHARGE YOUR FUTURE
💡 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%…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
NOVAK NEWS - WARRINGAH TAKES THE CROWN: THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN NSW
Join us, while we dive into why Warringah is the best place to live in NSW.🏡 Warringah = #1 in NSWFrom the family-friendly streets of Frenchs Forest to the…
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EP. 1492 THE 50sqm SOLUTION: RETHINKING SPACE TO SOLVE AUSTRALIA'S HOUSING SHORTAGE
🏙️ Small is smart.Super funds and savvy investors are quietly snapping up under-50m² apartments — and they’re performing brilliantly.✅ Lower entry price✅…
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EP. 1491 Australia’s $4.2T giant – what’s next for your future?
💰 $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…
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EP. 1490 Wayne Hughes: 22 Years of Calm in Business Chaos and brilliance
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…
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EP. 1489 1 Year Fresh Into My Real Estate Career at Novak, Now What?
From Zero to 50+ Deals in 12 Months – Meet Josh WapshottEver wondered what it’s like starting out in real estate?Josh Wapshot jumped into the industry just…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
NOVAK NEWS - A MINI AUSSIE DREAM FOR $1 !!
🏠 $1 Dream Home Plans – NSW Gov’s New Housing InitiativeThe NSW Government is rolling out a Housing Pattern Book with 8 architect-designed plans you can buy…
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EP. 1485 AI IS COMING... SHOULD THE PORTALS BE WORRIED?
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…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1484 RENOVATING? GET YOUR DOCS RIGHT OR RISK WEEKS WITHOUT RENT!
🏠 NSW Landlords & Investors: Big Changes You Need to Know!If you're planning major renovations and need vacant possession, new tenancy laws now require:✔️…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1483 Different Real Estate Agents for Different Property Types – Explained! 🏠🏢
Not all agents are created equal 👀 In this episode, Mark Novak and Michael Burgio dive into why choosing the right agent for your specific property…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1482 Through NCAT’s doors—what’s next for tenants & landlords?
Walking into NCAT as a tenant or landlord? It’s not court, but it feels like one. From security checks to awkward blue lounge standoffs, we’re taking you on a…
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EP. 1481 Supply is the Killer to Capital Growth
In this conversation, Mark Novak and Josh discuss how excessive property supply can severely hinder capital growth, the key factor that increases the value of…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1480 FROM EXPIRED TO DESIRED.... RESURRECTING DEAD LISTINGS WITH A SMART STRATEGY
In this episode, Lisa and Billy delve into how to successfully revive expired property listings that have languished unsold with other agents. They highlight…
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NOVAK NEWS - REAL ESTATE RED FLAGS
In this energetic and unfiltered edition of Novak News, Mark and Lisa Novak tackle the theme of real estate red flags, boldly calling out the “BS” they…
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EP. 1478 - DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FAVOURITE SCHOOL TEACHER??
In this episode of Morning Minutes, Michael Burgio and Mark Novak use the analogy of school teachers to highlight how not all real estate agents are the…
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EP. 1479 FIRST HOME BUYER ASSET PROTECTION
In this episode, Mark Novak and Billy Drury explore asset protection strategies for parents helping their children enter the property market, especially…
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EP. 1477 ARE RENTS REALLY STILL ON RISE????
In this live update from the Northern Beaches, Mark Novak and property manager Cleo discuss the current state of the rental market, highlighting that despite…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1475: MULTI MILLION DOLLAR MAYBES... INSIDE THE MIND OF A MAKE BELIEVE BUYER 💰
In this episode, Lisa and Billy discuss the curious and occasionally concerning phenomenon of "make-believe buyers"—individuals who present themselves as…
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EP. 1476 Purchased For $295,000 in 1993 - SOLD $2,260,000 2025 - Tale of The Sale
In this episode, Mark Novak and Josh Wapshott break down the sale of 20 Carter Road, Brookvale—a small freehold property originally purchased in 1993 for…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
NOVAK NEWS: SELL SMART - LOW-COST WAYS TO MAXIMISE YOUR SALE PRICE 💰
In this episode of Real Talk Weekly, Thomas Sims and Jonathan Vescio from Novak Properties dive into low-cost strategies to maximise your property sale price…
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EP. 1473 State Government Green lights Bigger Builds: Councils Losing Control
In this Morning Minute episode, Michael Burgio and Mark Novak discuss major changes to development planning laws across NSW—specifically how the state…
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EP. 1474 - DAD TALKS TO DAUGHTER ABOUT A GLIDE PATH???
In this episode, Mark Novak and Billy Drury discuss the concept of the “glide path”—a metaphor for gradually settling into major life transitions, especially…
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EP. 1472 “I AM 4 AND MY MUMS A PROPERTY MANAGER”
In this candid and engaging conversation, Cleo—a property manager with 17 years of experience—shares her insights into the demanding yet rewarding world of…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1471 When Stubborn Meets Stubborn, Downsizing Mum and Dad
The emotional journey of downsizing after decades in the same home presents unique challenges that go far beyond simple real estate transactions. What happens…
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EP. 1470 FLOOR PLAN HACKS: TIPS & TRICKS TO MAXIMISE SPACE & FUNCTIONALITY
In this candid and motivating conversation, the hosts address the common reaction people have when they see others succeed in real estate—“Must be nice”—and…
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NOVAK NEWS - Inside The Numbers, What's Really Happening In The Northern Beaches Property Market
In this energetic and relatable conversation, the hosts reflect on the common sentiment of seeing others succeed in property investment and thinking, “Must be…
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EP. 1464 - Part 2: My Property Is a Development Site – Now I Want to Sell. What Do I Do?
In this conversation, Michael Burgio from Novak Properties outlines how to select the right agent to sell a development site. He explains that not all real…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1469 TURNING 10K INTO 100K WITH PROPERTY. HERE'S AN EXAMPLE...
In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the idea behind the phrase “must be nice” — the envy or curiosity sparked when others seem to succeed in…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1468 - KNOW THY NEIGHBOUR: INSIGHTS FROM EXPERT PROPERTY MANAGERS!
The conversation centers around the dynamics of neighbor relationships in rental properties, highlighting both the challenges and the positives. The speakers…
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EP. 1464: Is My Property a Development Site?
In this detailed discussion, Michael Burgio addresses a growing trend of homeowners inquiring whether their property qualifies as a development site under…
- The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak Properties
EP. 1465 - THE $0 MARKETING STRATEGY THAT REVOLUTIONISED THE INDUSTRY
The conversation introduces the Z Marketing Strategy—a zero-dollar marketing approach designed to eliminate upfront advertising costs for property sellers…
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EP.1463 - KEY DIFFERENCES IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
In this detailed discussion from Morning Minutes, Michael Burgio and Josh Wapshott delve into the core differences between residential and commercial property…
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EP. 1462 TALE OF THE SALE: 19 COUTTS CRESCENT, COLLAROY - SOLD!
A stunning example of European craftsmanship has changed hands in one of Collaroy's most sought-after streets. The recent $3.3 million sale of 19 Coutts…
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NOVAK NEWS - NORTHERN BEACHES MID-YEAR PROPERTY MARKET RECAP & WHAT'S AHEAD
The property market landscape across Sydney's Northern Beaches has undergone significant shifts in the first half of 2025, presenting both challenges and…
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EP. 1460 – TENDER vs EOI (Expression of Interest)
The mysterious world of high-end property selling tactics revealed! Ever wondered what those "Expression of Interest" or "Tender" labels really mean when…
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EP. 1457 42 Years in the same home, now what? Tale of the Sale
Helping someone move from a home they've lived in for 42 years isn't just another property transaction—it's navigating a profound life transition filled with…
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EP.1456 YOUR 2025 NSW FIRST HOME GUIDE - DEADLINES, GRANTS & MUST-KNOWS
Ready to take the leap into property ownership in 2025? The rules are changing, and they might just work in your favour. This candid discussion cuts through…