Melbourne Property Podcast™

Published: 27 April 2026
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky break down the hidden negotiation tactics buyers need to understand when purchasing property in Melbourne.

They share practical strategies used in real negotiations, drawing on their background in high pressure diplomatic environments and experience working with buyers in competitive markets. The episode focuses on how to level the playing field when dealing with skilled selling agents.

Sky and Lindsay unpack key techniques including understanding vendor motivation, preparing with comparable data, creating urgency, and structuring win win outcomes to secure better results.

If you are buying property in Melbourne and want to improve your negotiation strategy, avoid overpaying, and increase your chances of securing the right property, this episode provides clear, actionable insights.

Episode highlights include:
• How to understand and leverage vendor motivation
• The importance of preparation and using comparable sales data
• Why being likeable and confident and building rapport improves negotiation outcomes
• How to create urgency and structure stronger offers
• Auction strategies to control pace and avoid overpaying

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Published: 20 April 2026

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky are joined by property developer Michael Tiemens to break down small scale property development in Melbourne.

They explore how everyday investors can approach 1 into 2 subdivision projects, from site acquisition through to completion. Michael shares common mistakes first time developers make, where deals typically go wrong, and how investors can better manage risk and expectations when entering the development space. We discuss feasibility, site selection and the key factors that determine whether a development project stacks up.

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Published: 13 April 2026
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky break down one of the most common questions from buyers and investors: houses vs units in Melbourne.

They compare the performance of houses and units using current data, long term trends and a real world case study to highlight the differences in capital growth and investment outcomes. The episode explores why land value plays a critical role in property performance and how this impacts different asset types.

Sky and Lindsay also unpack when buying a unit can make sense, what to look for in higher quality unit investments, and the key risks buyers should be aware of, including oversupply and ongoing owner corporation costs.

If you are deciding between a house or unit in Melbourne, or want to understand which asset class delivers stronger long term results, this episode provides clear, data backed insights.

Episode highlights include:
• The key differences between houses and units in Melbourne
• Historical performance and capital growth comparison over 10 years
• A real case study comparing a CBD apartment and suburban house
• When buying a unit can make sense for buyers and investors
• Key risks including oversupply, body corporate fees and asset selection

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Published: 3 April 2026

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky deliver the March Melbourne market update, breaking down the latest property trends, policy changes and economic factors impacting buyers.

They cover key Victorian government proposals, including changes to building and pest inspections, plans for designated activity centres, and updates to dependent person's unit (DPU) rules, along with what these could mean for buyers and supply.

The episode also explores broader economic and global influences shaping the Melbourne property market, including rising interest rates, inflation pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and proposed tax changes affecting investors.

If you are looking to understand how current policy, economic conditions and supply constraints are influencing Melbourne property in 2026, this episode provides clear, data backed insights.

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Published: 30 March 2026

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky analyse Melbourne’s most in demand owner occupier suburbs using current data and buyer behaviour insights.

They identify key pockets across the North East, East and South East where demand is strongest, driven by low supply, high owner occupier ratios, strong school zones and lifestyle appeal. The episode breaks down eight standout suburbs and explains what is attracting buyers to these locations in 2026.

If you are looking to buy in Melbourne, understand where owner occupier demand is concentrated, or identify suburbs with strong long term fundamentals, this episode delivers clear, data backed insights.

Episode highlights include:
• The methodology behind identifying high demand owner occupier suburbs
• Why demand is concentrated in Melbourne’s North East, East and South East
• Key insights across eight in demand suburbs
• The impact of low supply and tight vacancy rates on competition
• What buyer behaviour in 2026 reveals about future growth areas

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