Andrew and I talk about commercial leases, commercial property, rights, responsibilities and the challenges faced during the pandemic.
Sara and I chat all about brand, marketing and real estate. We'll be diving in to what a brand is, why marketing campaigns are so important in real estate and some exciting and innovative things that people are doing in the real estate space.
Emma and I discuss the real estate recruitment industry, in particular Buxton Pratt. What is the recruitment industry like and what to look for in a new candidate. This is a wonderful insight into Emma's career. We even touch on American reality real estate TV!
After a prolonged lockdown due to Covid-19 the Compton Green team have now been actively conducting private inspections, listing and selling real estate. Gerard Hannan is one of our senior leadership team member, Gerard talks about why some properties have attracted more interest than others. Dee Gibson, 23 years in real estate in the inner west, Dee is surprised how busy the real estate market is during the pandemic.
Adam, a local in the inner west of Melbourne has been valuing real estate for almost 2 decades. Adam talks us all through the process of valuation and the challenges during these Covid times. We talk about what valuers look our for, what makes a home stand out with value and what can negatively impact a valuation.
Hayley is a leader in property management in Australia. Hayley and I talk about the up coming changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. These huge changes where due this year however due to Covid, the state government have delayed the the changes but they are coming! what do you need to know?
Tonya and I have known each other for a couple of decades. What brought us together then was auctioneer. Now, Tonya's commitment to the industry has extended from selling to coaching and now an advocate. Where should people buy [in the inner east] what to look out for and how Tonya can best assist.. The perfect introduction in to buying onto one of Melbournes more affluent suburbs.
Jarryd and I discuss the current home loan market within the middle of the pandemic. We chat about great interest rates available, first home buyers enjoying the market and what challenges are ahead.
Owen Wilson is the CEO of realestate.com.au/ REA Group. We talk about the growth of the business, we look back on the challenges and have conversation on what the future may look like. I ask Owen about his leadership during Covid and his challenge when he joined as the leader ahead of the Banking Royal Commission. We also chat about REA's approach to private landlords.
Michael Sanz joins us talking all things property management. Michael is an industry leader at Inspired Growth Training. Michael answers the question, What should a landlord look out for and what should they look for in a property manager. What is the future of our industry. We also talk about home made salami!
This weeks episode is on the future of real estate. What is happening in the tech space of selling houses, what does the future hold and what role do tech companies play in make the property transaction easier.
13 years ago my family welcomed into our home our first work FIABCI student from the Netherlands. Titia worked at Compton Green while living with our family for 3 months. 7 Years on we did it again with Vivi from Berlin. Our family loved the experience and the cultural exchange. The team at Compton Green embraced the new friendships and to this day our friendships continued, In fact Vivi really never left!!
Lisa Garner Architectural Graduate at Feildwork, Lauren Garner Designer at Kerstin Thompson Architects. Both Lisa and Lauren, sisters, have traveled around the world studding and practising design and architecture. In 2018 Lisa and Lauren entered an international competition for Urban Sastanability with AECOM. Making the finalist list they traveled to America, LA to do a 10 minute finalist presentation. Clearly their international studies payed off, winning [joint winners with one other] firs...
Andy Reid is a Melbourne based auctioneer, runs a marketing company and in recent times have taken the position of industry and life commentator. Andy gives his insights into COVID challenges, mental health issues and the dealing with what ever life throws at him.I share my my story, its not always smooth sailing!
Jess Densley is a Real Estate Coach impacting businesses throughout Australia and New Zealand. Jess give us insights into leadership and challenges with in the industry during this Covid time. This weeks story features Elizabeth Hurley, Shane Warne and me!
Brian Haynes is a local Williamstown historian, he knows the Willy history like few others. A wealth of historical information Brian give us insights into the first land sale in Williamstown, tells us more about some of Williamstown's more famous monuments and we talk about some of our more famous residents over the years. Our local expert Dee Gibson from Compton Green briefs us on what has sold and what's coming up for sale in our beach side suburb.
Russell is an author 101 Conveyancing Answers and know as one of Melbourne most prominent property Lawyers. Russell and I speak about Vendor Statements, section 32 of the sale of land act and section 12 on material defects. We touch on what's important in a contract of sale and what buyers should look out for.
Earlier this year many parts of Australia where impacted by bush fires, these fires impacted our communities, properties and businesses. This episode focuses on two areas of impact [Kangaroo Island and Batemans Bay] and how our guests were impacted and how they responded. A truly deep and important conversation about how these communities have had the double hit with fires and now Covid. My story, our family holiday on K.I. when we got evacuated and the generosity that followed.
Cr. Gates, Mayor of Hobsons Bay City Council talks about the change to Hobsons Bay waste recycling process and the new 4 bins which is now used by the 39,000 households with in the municipality. Cathy Royal from Compton Green gives us some insides into property management in the inner west and I share my chicken story and how my girls made change to how we manage food waste.
Matthew Griffin is the membership service manager at the REIV, Matthew has also been the training manager as well as an integral part of the process for traineeships. We also have a visit from Steele Sexton, one of the team at Compton Green. Steele started his career 14 years ago with the firm as a trainee. My story this week is how I got in the Real Estate "Managers Wanted".