Buy Your Side Podcast
Previously the co-host of the popular Sydney Property Insider podcast, Michelle continues to provide quality independant advice to buyers, with her very own
Buy Your Side podcast.
Michelle’s aim is for you to make better property buying decisions by providing tips and strategies to help you navigate the property market with confidence.
Listen via the episodes below or find us on iTunes, Spotify and the BYS website

Ep.38 Starting 2019 off with a bang in the Sydney property market
Michelle and I talk through what to do to be ready for the February and March months when the market heats back up.

Ep.37 The Sydney property climate in late 2018
This week we take a look at the property climate in late 2018, and Michelle shares a couple of anecdotes from her past 3 months.

Ep.36 Suburb Spotlight on Potts Point
We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport

Ep.35 Tax deductions and negative gearing with Jared Pearson
We are thrilled to have Jared Pearson, a partner at Mitchell & Partners, with us this week for an introduction to the world of tax deductions and negative gearing.

Ep.34 All about rentvesting
Welcome to another episode, and this week we are introducing you to the world of rentvesting, a fairly new phenomenon in Australia.

Ep.33 The Balmain & Rozelle markets in 2018 with Adrian Oddi
We talk about the Balmain and Rozelle markets in 2018, the changes in marketing and campaigns to sell your property in today’s climate, and some anecdotes along the way.

Ep.32 How your interest rates are set
This week we’re focussing on the RBA and its role in affecting the interest rate you pay on your home loans. We touch on inflation bands, the cash rate, how it's changed, and what the RBA focuses on.

Ep.31 The rise of women in property
We take a look at the rise of women in real estate and the property market. Emerging trends, pay gaps, and how to give you that extra boost for your search.

Ep.30 Suburb Spotlight on Balmain
We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport.

Ep.29 What the fear of overpaying is all about
Michelle gives a brief history lesson on the change from the fear of missing out (FOMO) a few years ago to the complete pendulum swing to where we are today.

Ep.28 Suburb Spotlight on Paddington
We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport

Ep.27 Property Styling with Natalie Fryer
We talk about the value that a styled property can bring when looking to sell, some quick things you can do to increase the desirability of your home for inspection, and things to look for when viewing inspections.

Ep.26 Building and Pest Inspections with Steve Koelewijn of Aus Inspect
Steve shares his views on the industry, what’s important to take in to consideration when looking to purchase, and how to keep your property in great shape.

Ep.25 The Nightingale Project with Lola Digby-Diercks
Nightingale Housing is leading a housing revolution in our major cities by constructing multi-residential buildings that are financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable.

Ep.24 Housing affordability and borrowing power
Michelle shares some survey results and contrasts the way Sydney is tackling the issue to the way Singapore has looked to provide solutions to their own problems.

Ep.23 Suburb Spotlight on Naremburn
We discuss the history of the suburb, the demographics, upcoming development work, as well as the day-to-day specifics like local cafes, schools and transport

Ep.22 Property inspection hacks
Michelle takes us through her property inspection tips and tricks, giving you time-saving hacks to zoom in on the right property for you, and freeing up your Saturdays to see, well, other properties.

Ep.21 Property development and renovating for profit
We discuss Neal’s background both in getting property ready for sale, as well as his development work for investors in today’s market.

Ep.20 What does a mortgage broker do?
Now that over half of all loans are written with the help of brokers, what is it that they do that’s different from walking in to a bank directly.

Ep.19 Property help for your kids with Ray Jaramis
Ray guides us through the world of parental help. How parents can give their kids a head-start in the property market, where they could get unstuck, and tips and tricks to make it a smooth transaction for everyone involved.