It’s simply not true that every property makes money. In fact, in the last quarter of 2024, 5.2% of sellers sold for less than they paid, and in one segment, a staggering 36.7% sold at a loss. In this episode, we unpack the data from the latest CoreLogic Pain and Gain Report and walk you through which types of properties are proving to be the riskiest, especially for first home buyers.

What if you could just buy a place in a hot market, hold it for a bit, then sell and use the profit to buy your dream home? Sounds like a clever hack, right? We hear this idea thrown around a lot, and honestly, we get the appeal. But in this episode, we pull back the curtain on why that seemingly genius strategy might not be as smart, or as simple, as it looks.

Have you ever stopped to think about what actually happens to the property market when a big weather event hits? In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that’s becoming more and more relevant, especially after ex-Cyclone Alfred swept through parts of Queensland and northern New South Wales. We’re talking about the real impacts of natural weather events – floods, bushfires, cyclones, and extreme heat – on lending, insurance, and property values.

Could you really lose nearly $100,000 over a missed bank transfer? Yep—you absolutely can. And in this episode, we unpack a real-life story that proves just how easily that kind of disaster can happen. A Queensland buyer lost his entire $98,000 deposit simply because he didn’t meet a deadline—and the worst part is, it was completely avoidable.

Figuring out how to choose the right lawyer or conveyancer for your property purchase can be confusing, especially when there’s so much at stake. In this episode, we sit down with George Sourris from Empire Legal in Brisbane to help break it all down for you.